500 mile trip

After feeding, haying and hauling everyone a warm drink of water, Alex and I loaded up and made a 500 mile round trip to pick up Tuxedo, a former Grand Champion buck that was no longer needed for his services. Don't know where I will put him as I am packed with goats, especially bucks. But, I feel like every animal that is born here is my responsibility, til death do us part. I will probably be going back to pick up the does as the owner has had a very bad year. The cold weather has brought outside chores and washing to a halt. I am just not prepared for below freezing temps, most of my time is spent hauling warm water and hay, have to keep those goats eating and drinking in cold weather, to prevent any stomach troubles. Alex is great help, never complains about the weather or any job I ask her to do, and is good company on a long drive, it would have been miserable making the trip alone. Today will be spent finding Tux a spot where he will settle down and behave with the other bucks, not a good time to bring a buck in rut into the flock, as they will have to establish dominance and bang on every post and building.