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A Newborn Goat Kid No Bigger Than a Loaf of Bread Found the Perfect Pillow

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Curled up on a jute doormat, a newborn goat kid no bigger than a loaf of bread has found the perfect pillow. The little one, white with brown spots and long floppy ears, sleeps deeply with eyes closed and legs tucked under, nestled snugly between the front paws of a big silver tabby. The cat lies behind her like a protective wall, bold black stripes swirling over his silver coat, his golden eyes calm and watchful. In the background, a pair of slippers and shoes sit by the wall, a potted plant soaks up the light, and a tote bag hangs by the door.

Baby goats, called kids, are born ready to stand and nurse within a short time, and the first milk they drink, called colostrum, is vital because it gives them early protection against disease. Kids that cannot nurse from their mother sometimes need to be bottle-raised, which means frequent feedings around the clock at first, careful warmth, and close attention to their health. Bottle babies often bond strongly with people and other animals in the home. Anyone raising a young kid should work closely with a livestock vet on feeding amounts, vaccines, and when the kid can rejoin a goat herd.

For this tiny sleeper, the world right now is warm fur, a soft mat, and a gentle giant keeping watch. It is hard to imagine a safer place to dream.

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