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Goat Rodeo!

  • Post author:Jordan

The wind storm blowing through this morning has its first casualty: the fence containing the goats down on 40th St below I-5.

Or perhaps it was opportunistic goats: the wind blew leaves against the fence, the goats stood up against the fence to eat them off and ka-plump!, the fence tumbled down.

As of this writing, a cordon of volunteers, some with dogs (and at least one with a viking helmet) are lined up to ensure the goats don’t run amok in the neighborhood while the goat lady and city workers erect a temporary fence as a stopgap.

goat-fence

If you’re confused about why there are goats there to begin with, read Get Your Goat.

(Thanks for the tip, Becca!)

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. Ffej November 2, 2013

    Kudos to the volunteer goat wranglers — particularly in these high winds!

  2. Mimi November 2, 2013

    Hope none of the Goats were hurt. I watched them, and thought they were cute. The place looks much better now. Thanks Goats psWhat do we pay them an hour?????

  3. Jon Berkedal November 2, 2013

    Having gotten a taste of pumpkin, they probably knocked down the fence looking for more!!!!!

  4. Curt November 2, 2013

    We have a natural herding dog. Maybe this is the perfect time to test her skills.

  5. Hayden McCabe November 3, 2013

    I feel as if I missed an opportunity to arrive at this situation with a large bag of shredded carrots, which I could pour out into my extended left palm and spray forth with the motions of my right hand while exclaiming “I make it rain, I make it rain on dem goats.”

  6. Mike T November 4, 2013

    Haha, I’ve been seeing these goats while riding on the BGT. Looks like today was their last day eating the weeds or whatever. Funny story!

  7. Tammy Dunakin November 15, 2013

    Hey all

    I just wanted to give you all a shout out for the awesome help you gave to me and my goats the day the goat fence blew down! I was shocked and so touched by all of you who came out to help.. It was a very stressful situation for me as you can imagine. Not one goat escaped and I cannot tell you what a miracle that was.

    You have a great neighborhood and the goats, my two dogs Pearl and Rye and I cant wait to do it again hopefully next year. If you were happy with the project please send you compliments to SDOT Karen Sweeney to let them know just how much you loved that they used goats to do this difficult job. [email protected] and please visit my website as it is really fun to look at http://www.rentaruminant.com

    Thanks again and Wollyhood ROCKS!!

    Tammy Dunakin Owner & Chief Goat Wrangler
    Rent-A-Ruminant LLC

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