Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Goat Mafia vs. Doug: A Barnyard Standoff

Life on our little farm is never boring, especially when you have a gang of mischievous goats who think they run the place. Meet the "Goat Mafia"—Dot and her two kids, Sparky and Bad Ann. They strut around with an air of entitlement, inspecting everything, causing trouble, and generally making sure we all know who’s in charge.

But there’s one member of the farm they still haven’t quite figured out: Doug, our Maremma Livestock Guardian Dog. Doug is a gentle giant, fiercely protective of his herd, yet sweet as can be with us. He takes his job seriously—watching over the goats and keeping them safe. But lately, he’s had another job added to his list: defending his dinner.

For the past few days, Bad Ann—true to her name—has been sneaking over at mealtime, trying to steal a taste of Doug’s food. Of course, I don’t allow that. But tonight, she upped her game. Instead of coming alone, she brought backup—the whole Goat Mafia!

I turned around to see the three of them marching in formation, straight toward Doug’s food bowl. It was a full-on heist attempt! Poor Doug just doubled down, eating faster!  I had to step in, holding back the pushy little gangsters so Doug could eat in peace.

Farm life sure keeps you on your toes, and with this crew, there’s never a dull moment! 

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