Field Trip at Calico Acres Farm

Well a little field trip anyhow. My friend Kember and her 2 year old son wnted to come and see our goats and maybe even get to milk a goat. Kember's friend and helper Elena wanted to milk a goat too so we set up a Mini-Field Day for yesterday. Baeden pettted the goats and had a blast . He was a bit hesitant about that milking thing and backed off from the opportunity but that didn't stop Kember or Elena! Rose was very helpful, stood very nicely still in her milk stand and Isaac and I (mostly Isaac ) taught the ladies how to feel for "the right spot" to squeeze and how to let the teat flow and how to let it re-fill. My photos are from my phone camera, and not very good at all. I know Kember and Elena took some which I hope are better meomentos of the day than are mine. On the way to the milking barn, we saw an unusual sight on the fence post of the buck goats' pen. A rather large spider was carrying a VERY large cricket on its back, I am guessing she was  en route to a web. Again, my photos are not good and the reason is two-fold. First : phone camera again with slow shutter speed and Second: Ribs is so friendly and affectionate! He kept trying to lick my hand as I steadied it on the post of his pen. His licking and prodding bumped my hand every time I centered on a "good shot" and I got Rib's assistant-type shots instead. We all got a great laugh from the experience anyhow!

Kember and Rose

Kember Rose and  Baeden

Elena and Rose

Elena excited at milking  successfully!

The spider and the cricket

Fascinating to watch, but I guess ya had to be there!!