The biggest problem with keeping goats is that they view fences as challenges rather than barriers. It doesn’t matter if there’s plenty of brush and grass within the paddock; the presence of a fence makes whatever grows on the opposite side more attractive in a goat’s mind. I was hoping that since Hercules was the only goat, and the other animals were happy inside, he would mostly stay inside, but NOPE; he apparently wants me visible at all times, and if I’m not he will immediately get out and find me. And when I’m inside, that means he comes up on the porch and looks in the French door. On Saturday, he kept doing it so much I decided to wait until after dark before putting him in, but that didn’t work either; within an hour he was back on the front porch. Then I left him there all night, hoping it would dissuade him; he was still there Sunday morning. I would assume this is due to his training as a pack goat, to keep the leader in sight; if that’s the case perhaps the behavior will slowly attenuate as he becomes used to Sunset. If not…well, I’ll just have to cross that fence when I get to it.
Archive for October 7th, 2025
Diary #797
Posted in Diary, tagged animals, Sunset on October 7, 2025| 1 Comment »
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