Two boys, about 7 and 8, went to untie the goats in the field and bring them to the shed, an evening routine. This time, only 2 of the 6 goats went in easily. Two others headed towards the shed and veered at the last minute running through the shrub fence into the neighbor's yard and cooking area, helping themselves to the water in the pots and some of the maize, etc lying around. One of the boys caught up with them, but couldn't catch hold of the trailing rope. The goats dashed off towards the field again. Meanwhile the other boy had chased the billy goat and a young through the kitchen area of the compound and back towards the shed. The baby when inside and the boy was quick to tie it in. However the black billy trotted smartly out past the laundry line into the scrub brush behind the clinic.
This merry chase must have lasted over 15 minutes, with all the goats finally in the shed and tied off. Lots of exercise for boys and goats and much laughter for the rest of us.
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