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2

Drawing Battle Lines

Clover, enjoying her peace, her serenity, her vanquishing of that silly milking business.

She has so many dreams! The babies are growing up. It’s Clover time! Time to think of herself. Time to pick up those hobbies she gave up when the children came along. Time to improve herself, maybe take up French. Or Italian? Maybe flute lessons and ballroom dancing and pastry classes…. The world is her salt lick!

Of course, there’s still family time, play time. Time to feel like a kid herself!

And time to relax. Perhaps schedule a nice seaweed spa massage and a hoof manicure…..

But… Hark! Is that the wind, blowing back in another direction?

Oh yeah. Yeah, baby!!!

Take that, little missy! TRY TO SIT DOWN WITH YOUR LEG TIED UP IN THE AIR. GO AHEAD, I DARE YOU.

Uh, hold on. I didn’t mean that.

I’m not daring you!

Stop thinking!

STOP THINKING!!!!

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Posted by Suzanne McMinn on October 2, 2008  

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  1. 10-2
    6:18
    am

    Way to persevere!

    :flying:

    wkf - Reply to this comment Reply
  2. 10-2
    6:29
    am

    Too cute! Hang in there!!!

    angiecmt - Reply to this comment Reply
  3. 10-2
    7:03
    am

    Clover sure ain’t camera shy, is she? I just love those pictures.
    Good luck with the hobbled up goat milking adventure! She sure looks like she’s determined.

    Becky - Reply to this comment Reply
  4. 10-2
    7:07
    am

    Clover is thinking of a way out of that milking business. She is thinking there must be a way to get my foot loose so I can sit down on that silly lady. lol. Love the pictures.

    Diane - Reply to this comment Reply
  5. 10-2
    7:21
    am

    That is one thinking goat! I’m probably enjoying your adventures in milking a bit more than you are :mrgreen:

    Kacey - Reply to this comment Reply
  6. 10-2
    7:50
    am

    Love the pictures!!!! I cant quit laughing – leg in the air- made my morning.

    jane - Reply to this comment Reply
  7. 10-2
    7:54
    am

    Clever!!! think back 10 years ago….did you ever think the majority of your day would be spent trying to out smart a dwarf goat??? boy do things ever change huh?

    I hope it worked for you!

    Tresh in ok

    tswickey - Reply to this comment Reply
  8. 10-2
    8:08
    am

    You are very resourceful! but then again so is Clover-She and the babies are such beautiful little creatures! I”m enjoying your adventures in milking.

    hayseed - Reply to this comment Reply
  9. 10-2
    8:36
    am

    Love the photos and Clover looks like she is thinking really hard about her next move. Thanks for starting my day with a huge smile.

    Shari C - Reply to this comment Reply
  10. 10-2
    8:36
    am

    Clover is such a smart cookie!She loves a challenge.

    IowaDeb - Reply to this comment Reply
  11. 10-2
    9:23
    am

    So cute. :)

    Crystal B. - Reply to this comment Reply
  12. 10-2
    9:34
    am

    Hmmmm…. I don’t know who I should root for anymore. That face on clover seems to say a lot. Keep trying. And I read something about when hens are ready to lay but you may not want to check all of it out. This is what one book said – a week or two before a pullet is laying her wattles and comb begin to enlarge and to turn bright red.(That was the easy part) Her pubic bones spread apart until you can fit three fingers between them, her abdomen becomes softer and her vent becomes more moist. I hope this doesn’t get censored. Not sure you are friends enough with the chickens to check this out. Blessings.

    Abiga/karen - Reply to this comment Reply
  13. 10-2
    9:34
    am

    They really like to climb on things. way too cute.

    Pamela-ATL. - Reply to this comment Reply
  14. 10-2
    9:38
    am

    Seriously, don’t let PETA see those photos of Clover hobbled up like that. They’ll be all over you like a bad suit. And forget your cheese made from goat’s milk…..have you seen their letter to Ben and Jerry’s??? EEWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

    - Suzanne, the Farmer’s Wife

    Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife - Reply to this comment Reply
  15. 10-2
    9:40
    am

    Milking Wars and all…it’s clear you have happy goats. And that’s got to count for something. I’m always for happy animals. :heart:

    Suzette - Reply to this comment Reply
  16. 10-2
    10:10
    am

    Are all goats this difficult to milk, lol?

    Jill S. - Reply to this comment Reply
  17. 10-2
    11:06
    am

    Clover rules!

    Jodie - Reply to this comment Reply
  18. 10-2
    11:16
    am

    Too funny! I had a thought though, do you think that maybe the more uncomfortable you make Clover when you try to milk her the more determined she is not to be milked? That maybe it brings bad thoughts? I know it’s a dilemma since she is so determined to persevere herself…just a thought! Has any of the “experts” there given you a time frame on how long it takes to get one used to being milked?

    I think she is holding out for more cookies!

    TeresaH - Reply to this comment Reply
  19. 10-2
    1:02
    pm

    Didn’t you start out doing that to her leg? or something similar lol. Still think you just have to start thinking about those story books!!

    catslady - Reply to this comment Reply
  20. 10-2
    1:34
    pm

    That is one stubborn goat.

    Which makes sense, I guess. Being that that’s one of the defining traits of the species.

    Robin G. - Reply to this comment Reply
  21. 10-2
    1:47
    pm

    Yep, you’ve cured me of my goat desires. No goats for me. LOL

    Christine - Reply to this comment Reply
  22. 10-2
    2:01
    pm

    I LOVE the goats…they are so adorable..I just with I could hug them and play with them! :sheepjump: :mrgreen:

    Donna - Reply to this comment Reply
  23. 10-2
    2:37
    pm

    Go, Suzanne, go!

    Amy Addison - Reply to this comment Reply
  24. 10-2
    3:00
    pm

    :rotfl: Clover looks as if she’s thinking of a few nasty goat cuss words…. and … ah…. she still has a touch of that stubborn look on her face :wall:

    J CopperCreekers - Reply to this comment Reply
  25. 10-2
    3:36
    pm

    That was too funny! Thanks for the laugh!

    Maureen - Reply to this comment Reply
  26. 10-2
    3:48
    pm

    Your struggle with Clover is too funny!

    Estella - Reply to this comment Reply
  27. 10-2
    4:07
    pm

    She does have that “planning” look, doesn’t she? *G* Watch out!

    Brandy - Reply to this comment Reply
  28. 10-2
    4:40
    pm

    Oh no! Suzanne, don’t taunt Clover or she will come up with a new strategy. :sheepjump:

    Susan - Reply to this comment Reply
  29. 10-2
    5:42
    pm

    I’m wondering how much cheese you are going to have to make to pay for all you’ve gone through to purchase the goats, and all the equipment for milking and then all the time you’ve spent.

    That better be some good cheese. Could you mail some out to your readers? I’m sure we would all love to sample it for you and give you our opinions.

    Shirley - Reply to this comment Reply
  30. 10-2
    7:11
    pm

    I’m beginning to understand the saying, “stubborn as a goat.”

    Mustang Sally - Reply to this comment Reply
  31. 10-2
    8:59
    pm

    We once had a pygmy goat named Riah who looked just like Clover, and she never, ever had any intention of letting us milk her, no way, no how! But hey, don’t let that discourage you, Suzanne. That expression on Clover’s face tells me she’s thinking “That lady has been so nice to me, with the cookies and all, I’m going to let her have all the milk she wants, no more trouble, I promise!”

    Imogene Birdette - Reply to this comment Reply
  32. 10-4
    12:17
    pm

    oh my

    sunnid755 - Reply to this comment Reply

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