Oreo and his brother, Geronimo were bought when they were kids to be companions to a lonely horse. Sadly the horse did not take to them at all. The family tried caring for the goats over the years, but worried that they needed more attention. Finally the people decided to rehome them, and we were asked to take them to ensure that they remained in safe hands. We had the room and welcomed them in with open arms.

Though they were loved, there are things that we were excited to do for them now that they are at The Gentle Barn. Oreo had a previous injury that deemed him blind in one eye. That eye needs cleaning and Puremedy Healing Salve to soothe the skin around it. His lips are chapped and Puremedy is healing the skin beneath his nose as well. We are helping Oreo gain weight by giving him plenty of fresh organic hay, and installing a heater in their room and thick straw bedding so they did not lose calories trying to stay warm. We are trimming his toenails making him more comfortable and helping him with his mobility. And because Oreo is so large, he has a compromised back end and we are starting him on CBD, adequan, and acupuncture to keep him mobile and comfortable.

Before coming to The Gentle Barn, Oreo and his brother had never met anyone other than horses and people. It will take a while for them to acclimate not only to us humans and our routines, but to the other animals and feel completely safe in the barnyard. We are starting with them bonding to our other goats, Bria and Tina. Then we will gently introduce them to our sheep and llamas, first through a fence and then outside together. Getting used to the pigs will probably take the longest, and we will do it slowly and easily so they feel no pressure or fear. We are excited to have them and looking forward to when they are acclimated and fully enjoying their happily ever after.