Flaga and Skvala

Since the day that our goat kids were born was so epically windy, I (Sarah) suggested we name them for the wind.  Mickey determined that they are both females.  So, after much research and deliberation, we settled on Flaga and Skvala, which are both Norse words related to wind.  Skvala can also mean "loud cry", so we thought it suited the louder of the two kids (formerly "Li'l Brown").

They are now much steadier on their feet, and don't sleep quite as much as they did at first.

They are both very curious and love to explore!

They have made themselves right at home in the shed.

  

Every once in awhile, they try to gum some hay or pine, and Mickey saw Flaga "chewing her cud", although their diet is almost certainly still all milk.

Avelanna continues to be a very dedicated mother.

Yesterday we all ventured out into the yard.

Avelanna got to eat some real-live plants out of the ground! and Flaga and Skvala had a blast investigating the yard.

They were rather curious about the camera.

So far Skvala seems a bit bolder than Flaga.

 We thought they might get tired, but we got tired long before they did!

Everything was new and exciting!

They loved wandering, and wandered far enough to worry Avelanna a couple of times.

 They seem to get along very well.

So far, they don't pose a threat to our evergreens.  Not for long though!

They are learning to play together.

They are one-quarter Alpine and three-quarters Oberhasli.

We finally managed to rein them in for the afternoon. 

Wagging tail means successful nursing!

For more goat cuteness, there is a playlist of additional goat videos at http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHiW716dL-7yrVleIiQNG-a31ORDWNNaT&feature=view_all

Enjoy! :)

And of course there's always a visit to see them live and in person! :)