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A ruddy Abyssinian cat on a blanket and a young speckled grey and white goat rest by a rain-streaked window, looking out. 8 / 21

The Rain Wouldn't Stop, So an Abyssinian and a Goat Kid Settled In to Watch

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Rain streams down the window in thin silver lines, blurring the green garden outside, and two friends have settled in to watch it. A ruddy Abyssinian lounges on a soft cream blanket along the sill, paws crossed and large ears tilted forward, her golden eyes fixed on the drops sliding down the glass. Right beside her, a young goat with a white coat speckled in grey and black rests her chin on the window ledge, ears flopped to the side, looking out with the same quiet patience. A plaid cushion, a basket, and a bit of straw complete the cozy rainy-day nook.

Goats and rain are not a great match, and most goats will go out of their way to stay dry. Unlike sheep, whose wool contains natural oils that help shed water, goats have coats that soak through more easily, and a wet, chilled goat is more vulnerable to illness. That is why a dry, draft-free shelter is one of the basic requirements for keeping goats. A three-sided shed facing away from prevailing winds, raised bedding, and good drainage around the pen all help. Many keepers notice their goats crowding into the barn the moment the first raindrops fall, often with a few loud complaints.

These two have clearly found the best seats in the house for weathering the storm. Warm, dry, and side by side, they look happy to let the rain take its time.

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