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Article: New kid on the block.
- Article from:
- Lurgan Mail (Portadown, Northern Ireland)
- Article date:
- April 18, 2007
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VISITORS to Tannaghmore Animal Farm thought staff were kidding around when they said there was a real live show to be watched.
But for the African pigmy goat in one of the outdoor enclosures, nature was taking its course and audience or not, she was going to give birth. About 60 people watched from beyond the enclosure as out popped a tiny baby goat from what is the smallest breed of goat in the world.
Animal husbandry park ranger Colin Donaghy took over the role of proud father as the real 'Billy Goat's Gruff' looked on with disinterest. "We've been working towards this for a year now," said Colin. "A lot of effort has gone into this project and we're ...