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George

William, sunbathing

George and William are about one to two years old. They are the first Boer goats we have had at Buttercups, a breed traditionally used for meat. I don't know their full history, but we received them from a rescue centre that was forced to close down. It is obvious they were well loved, and we're lucky to have them - pretty much everyone who meets them falls instantly in love with their charms!

They're very friendly and seem keen on human company - they frequently run across the field to greet people, and they followed me around the stables as I cleaned out last weekend (or perhaps they were supervising to check I did a good job?).

As you can see, William has a deformed jaw (probably a birth defect), but the vet is keeping a close eye on him and he gets extra special treatment at feed time to ensure he eats well.

Arrival - July 2010

Lottie arrived in July from Norfolk. She seems to be settling in well and is an extremely beautiful, sleek-coated lady. She kind of knows her name and will answer to anything that sounds reasonably to Lottie (such as Dotty), running enthusiastically towards the greeter. She loves people and follows her favourite volunteers around the yard whilst they work.

Herbie is a very cheeky little goat and, as you can see, has a quite challenging way of looking at you. He loves to keep close to the Buttercups entrance, so he can greet the volunteers as they come and go.

He also enjoys a head wrestle, although this might have to stop as he definitely misbehaved at the June open day as a result!

He's quite fussy about his treats - neither cabbage nor lettuce is good enough. Herbie prefers 'bad' things like bread - not good for the waistline!

I know I shouldn't have favourites, but Herbie is rather irresistible.

Charlie arrived in May as his owners needed to find him a new home. We let him out with the others as soon as he arrived and he spent a lovely afternoon excitedly exploring. He's another very friendly goat who seems to like human company. He has rather an eye for the girls and has been trying to chat up the ladies - I don't know if his technique is working or not.

He has become great friends with Herbie, and the two have decided to join forces. Goats often form close friendships. Ours either have their own stable at night or, if they like, share for companionship. Both Herbie and Charlie decided on their own that they'd prefer to share a bachelor pad.