The Goats
The 3 original goats of Oak Rock are what started the Rankins on their farm animal rescue journey. Lizzie, Pickles and Bingo have been living in the hills in Morgan Territory - unfenced and free to wander - for at least 6+ years. Over the years, they have enjoyed a life of foraging, fending for themselves, and living off of treats from hikers passing by. However, now that they have a stable home, with a safe, fenced (in progress) pasture and regularly timed feedings, it is important to their health that people passing by DO NOT FEED THEM. Goats - while they love eating a lot of everything - are sensitive to different foods and will eat so much food that they can become sick and can die of eating too much. For their safety and health, we ask hikers passing by to NOT FEED THEM. You are welcome, however, to say hi and wave to them!
Bingo
Bingo is an adult neutered male (wether) who is one of the original goats at Oak Rock Animal Preserve. Bingo took many months to warm up to us when we arrived, since he'd been living on his own for so long. After overcoming his fears of humans, he became very sweet and loves to stick his head through the fence for treats. He is incredibly attached to his herd, and whenever Lizzie has accupuncture, he calls to her and tries to get involved in the actions.
Pickles
Pickles is an adult wether. Similar to Bingo, because he has been living on his own without much human contact, he is still getting used to being around humans. Pickles will take food from our hand and let us pet his head. He is also the lookout for the herd, and will bark when he sees things that concern him (dogs, our tortoise). After a lot of work, Pickles accepts treats from our hands and loves to hang out with us unless Bingo bullies him away. Pickles is still gaining confidence with us but is getting friendlier and friendlier.
Lizzie
Lizzie is an adult female (doe), and is the opposite of shy. She will pose for selfies with you, as long as you feed her something. She will bump you out of the way with her wide girth in order to get to her food, so you can't turn your back on her! She loves to be around the Rankin sisters (because they feed her treats) and will let them brush her. Unfortunately, Lizzie began to have trouble walking and receives daily medications and acupuncture from Dr. Rankin every other week. During her acupuncture sessions, the boys panic and run around the fence to see her.