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The Relaxed Farming Dairy Goats: All about us
All about us
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Name: Curds Breed: Anglo-Nubian cross DoB: approx 2007
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Why I am part of the Relaxed Smallholding? They rescued me back in 2009 along with a friend called Whey! We were living in a field with no shelter and the RSPCA weren't happy.

Things I love: Giving kisses; brambles; mealtimes; carrots; having babies (I do make a great mum).

Things I hate: The rain (we all do) but I am quite skinny and feel the cold a LOT when I get wet.

I am very good at: Being a mum (have I mentioned that?); stripping trees of their leaves and bark (when I get a chance...).

I am very bad at: Well, I sometimes push Pickle around at mealtimes...

My Family: I have no memory of my mum and dad (sad...) but I have had lots of fabulous kids: Sandy and Pebbles (2015), Cheddar and Gorge (2013 - and both still living here); Chalky (2012); Parsley and Sage (2011); Wizard and Goblin (2010).
Name: Pickle Breed: Anglo Nubian cross DoB: 9th May 2011
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Why I am part of the Relaxed Smallholding? I was the only female kid born on the smallholding in 2011. They wanted to keep a female so they kept me (though am I sure I would have been chosen anyway...).

Things I love: Leaning against the fences and having a good scratch; jumping into the hay racks (though not when I am pregnant...).

Things I hate: Curds stealing my food (but she does get told off); very windy, wet days.

I am very good at: Sneaking into the barn and finding food; jumping (I once leapt a 130cm gate from a standing start (my boyfriend was t'other side).

I am very bad at: If I am in a cross mood, I don't hide it very well...

My Family: My mum was Whey, She was a terrible mother and I had to be given milk from a bottle. My dad was Rennett and I get my good looks from him. My kids are Stone (2015), Rowan and Willow (2014) and Butter and Marg (2013).
Name: Cheddar Breed: Anglo-Nubian cross DoB: 27th May 2012
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Why I am part of the Relaxed Smallholding? I am one of Curd's daughters: after they sold Pickle's mum (Whey), they wanted to keep a girl when Curds next had kids. Curds then had TWO girls (having only ever had boys before) and how could they possibly choose between us??

Things I love: A quiet day eating grass or hay; spending time with my sister Gorge; carrots; being given a head scratch.

Things I hate: Too much noise.

I am very good at: Relaxing and being very chilled; I think I am also quite a good mum...

I am very bad at: If I am hungry I can actually make quite a racket...

My Family: See above... My dad was Badger. He was (so we are told) a VERY handsome Anglo-Nubian boy! My twin sister Gorge looks very like him. My kids are Flip and Flop (2015) and Bramble and Berry (2014).
Name: Gorge Breed: Anglo-Nubian cross DoB: 27th May 2012
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Why I am part of the Relaxed Smallholding? Read the answer under my sister Cheddar. Our mum is a fabulous milker (she gives gallons so they can make their cheese) and they were hoping she would pass on her 'fab' milking genes to her daughters... she has!!

Things I love: Spending time with my sister Cheddar; carrots; having a cuddle; keeping out of trouble.

Things I hate: Too much noise.

I am very good at: Looking pretty and posing for photographs; being bossy to my sister Cheddar (but in a 'nice' way...).

I am very bad at: Not sure I am bad at anything....

My Family: See under Cheddar. I have my dad's good looks and I am affectionate like my mum. My sister and I get on really well. My kids are Splash and Wave (2015), Hips and Haws (2014).