It was a much anticipated visit. News about mom and kids settling down in the neighbourhood created quite a stir. Ionia is beautiful and her kids have insatiable energy. Welcome the lovely Nigerian Dwarf Goat family of East Lexington, Massachusetts.

A lovely family

All images ©Carmen Mandel

During an afternoon visit to the LexFarm Goat Yard, we were introduced to the family members. Ionia, the beautiful goat doe, is mom to three of the four frolicking kids. Her pretty doe kids are Sapphire, Naya and Ella. The handsome young buck is Jasper, born to another doe in the herd where Ionia comes from. 

We heard interesting facts about the goats, the yard activities and the idea behind this initiative. The herd shares a habitat of tiered ramps and round logs for their climbing needs, set against the peaceful scenery of Arlington Lake.

The lovely goat family let the visitors pet them and feed them delicious dry twigs and leaves. Ionia and the kids grazed, jumped, skipped and played with contagious energy. 

Every now and then, a mischievous somersault made us all laugh. Their luscious coats are of individual patterns; their curiosity, endless!. Bright kind eyes glance sweetly.

It was a wonderful time in a pastoral environment, enjoying the company of these beautiful residents while goose flocks flew by under the setting sun.

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