Old Dallas Mountain Farms - Nigerian Dwarf Goats

GOAT GOLD & WEIRDNESS WEDNESDAY!

Welcome to all our new friends!
Every Wednesday, we share a little goat fact (the Gold)
and one very questionable science fact (the Weirdness)
straight from the “why does nature do this?” department.

Today’s chaos features an exceptional display of hay-related greed.

GOAT GOLD:
Goats don’t just eat hay, they strategize for hay.
They jostle, angle, squeeze, and occasionally perform acrobatics
to secure the prime eating spot.

And this morning, Lulu skipped the negotiations entirely
and simply climbed inside the feeder like she was returning to her throne.
A bold move.
An icon.
A goat who knows exactly what she’s owed.

WEIRDNESS (the really weird version):
There is a fungus called Massospora that infects cicadas…
and causes their back ends to fall off.
Completely.
Gone. Vanished.
Just a chalky, fungal plug where their butt should be.

But here’s the worst part:
The fungus then pumps them full of chemicals
that make them hyperactive and overly friendly,
so they start enthusiastically trying to mate,
even though they no longer have the necessary equipment.

They spread the fungus by flirting themselves to death.
Literally.

Lulu heard this story and said:
“Imagine being that desperate for attention.”

Pictured:
Lulu in the middle of the feeder,
Ollie in his winter coat supervising,
and the yearlings forming a disgruntled audience
wondering how one goat stole the entire breakfast buffet. 🐐🍽️🫏

Sunday Sweetness

Tonya stepped outside this morning and found the yearlings packed onto their sun deck, all lined up like little goat greeters.
Lil Bit and Bambalina, as usual, were front and center,
giving Tonya the classic, “Well? What wonderful thing do you have for us today?” look.

Bright eyes, perked ears, and enough curiosity to power the whole barn…these girls know how to make a Sunday feel special.

Here’s to slow mornings, soft sunshine,
and a pasture full of impatient little cuties.

Happy Sunday from the farm!

GOAT GOLD & WEIRDNESS WEDNESDAY!

For all our new friends joining us, welcome to Goat Gold & Weirdness Wednesday, a weekly tradition we started to entertain friends and family and share a little glimpse into the chaos, charm, and curiosity of farm life.

Some weeks it’s wholesome.
Some weeks it’s educational.
Some weeks it’s… questionable.

And today?
Bella has chosen peace, lying in the middle of the pasture, eyes closed, smiling like a goat who knows she’s the moment.
Enjoy this tranquility now…
because the Weirdness is coming.

GOAT GOLD:
Goats can tell when a human is lying.
Seriously.
Studies show they learn which people mislead them…
and then refuse to trust those people again.

They don’t forget.
They don’t forgive.
And they absolutely keep receipts.

Bella knows exactly who brings the treats
and who says “I’ll be right back with snacks”
then never returns.
(She remembers. Forever.)

WEIRDNESS:
There’s a real condition called Black Hairy Tongue,
and yes, it looks exactly as horrifying as it sounds.
When the tiny bumps on your tongue grow too long,
they trap bacteria, stain weird colors,
and make your tongue look like it’s growing shag carpet.

It’s harmless.
But it’s definitely the wrong kind of “fuzzy feeling.”
Bella says:
“I lay in fields. I do not lay in whatever that is.”

Pictured:
MOON STATION SS Bella
Queen of naps.
Guru of sunshine.
Smiling softly while the rest of us try to forget
that hairy tongues are a thing that exists.

Sunday Snuggles
To all our new friends, you picked a good day to join the herd!

There’s nothing quite like a barn full of sleepy kids all piled up together. It's the goat version of the classic puppy pile.
Warm straw, tiny snores, and more cuteness than one photo should legally contain.

No filters. No drama.
Just peace, contentment, and the sound of happy little hooves dreaming big.

Grab your coffee and enjoy the snuggles.

🐐 GOAT GOLD & WEIRDNESS WEDNESDAY! 🌟

It’s Wednesday, but somehow it feels like Monday had a sequel.
"Hissy Fit" gets it.
The face says “I’m here,” but the eyes say “I’d rather not be.”

GOAT GOLD:
Goats don’t need caffeine to stay alert. Their horizontal pupils give them a panoramic view of almost everything around them.
It’s like living in permanent “wide awake” mode.
Hissy Fit would trade that superpower for a nap and a cookie.

WEIRDNESS:
In 2019, scientists taught rats to drive tiny cars for treats.
Yes, you read that right.
They built little acrylic vehicles and taught the rats to steer with their paws and apparently, the rats enjoyed it.
Meanwhile, Hissy is still trying to figure out how to put her coffee order in online.

Pictured:
ODM FARMS Hissy Fit, midweek mood personified.
She’s awake, technically.
She’s ready, allegedly.
And she’s counting down the hours ‘til snack o’clock.

🐐 GOAT GOLD & WEIRDNESS WEDNESDAY! 🌟

Breeding season has come to an end, and MOON STATION Bad Intentions (aka Baddie) is smiling like a man who just finished a very successful… project. 😎🐐

GOAT GOLD:
Goats can remember faces, human or goat, for years.
So if Baddie looks especially proud of himself right now,
it’s because he knows exactly who he impressed this season
and probably plans to brag about it until spring. 🏆💋

WEIRDNESS:
In 18th-century England, wealthy folks kept pineapples as rental décor.
They’d borrow one for a dinner party just to show off their status,
then return it before it spoiled. 🍍💅
Baddie relates. He also spent the last few weeks being admired,
adored,
and just a little too expensive to keep on display full-time.

Pictured:
MOON STATION Bad Intentions (aka Baddie)
grinning like a legend in retirement.
No stress. No drama.
Just a man, a smile, and way too much confidence for a Wednesday. 😏🐐