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Blue has never been formally given a title…but he has unquestionably claimed one. Around here, Blue is King of the Pasture . Our eldest Angora goat with magnificent horns and a magnificently mischievous personality to match, Blue carries himself with confidence, curiosity, and plenty of mischief. Blue - King of the Pasture The Escape Specialist Blue holds a distinction unmatched by any other resident: He is the only one who consistently escapes the pasture. In the beginning, we rushed out...

When my daughter and son-in-law saw a farm listing an alpaca named Sandy Cheeks , they didn’t hesitate. They knew I would be thrilled. I’ve always had a soft spot for bottle-raising alpacas - the fragile ones, the ones who need round-the-clock care, the ones who quietly rewrite your schedule and your sleep. They also knew something else. Bottle-raising camelids is not for the inexperienced. It’s not simply “feeding a baby.” It’s a delicate balance of nutrition, immunity, gut health, and...

Jack Frost ("Frosty") is our newest little arrival at Serendipity Sanctuary — a tiny Nigerian Dwarf goat who has already stolen our hearts. He was born just a few days ago on a farm not far from the sanctuary, during one of the coldest nights of the year. His mom rejected him, and by morning he was nearly frozen, with frostbite on his ears. The farm family worked quickly to resuscitate him and gave him the vital colostrum he needed to survive. Normally, he would have stayed in their home and...