A Day in the Life -- Meet the Residents of Niiralan Tila
Inari
Inari is the self made boss of this farm and our mama goat. She came to us with her daughter, Lumi. She isn’t afraid in showing who the boss is to her pack but can still show patience to others. When first going to meet her we were surprised how friendly she was, walking right up to us wanting attention. She of course made sure to show who was boss by turning her upper lip at us but made no threats to us as we approached her.
One of the smarter residents here at farm, you can be sure to always see the wheels turning in her head when you look into deep into her eyes, always planning the next move. You may think she is under control and follows the rules but do not let your guard down. When she thinks no one is looking she is quick to leave her pasture to graze on her own, on her own terms, however she wants. She may respect the rules day to day but she likes to remind us once in a while she is her own person.
Inari is milked twice a day, in morning and evening, and on her good days gives close to 2 liters per time. Her milk is used to make toffee here at the farm and bread once in a while, otherwise is given to our pigs so it does not go to waste. Inari is also very friendly and patient to allow guests of the farm to try milking as well if they are interested.
Some of Inari’s
favorite things is to be scratched behind and in between her horns, you can see
her doing this on her own using branches and tree trunks, or else the farmers
do it for her as well. Inari also loves to eat dandelions and banana peels. She
can never get enough of them, and if you give her some she will forever be your
friend.
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