By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
DOVETON’S most famous goat has given birth to a successor.
Myuna Farm’s Tinkerbelle the goat, whose inspiring survival story touched the hearts and minds of the Casey community a year and a half ago, gave birth to a healthy female kid earlier this month.
“I’m sure many of those who followed Tinkerbelle’s story would be excited to hear that she is doing so well and has now welcomed a new kid of her own, fathered by a purebred Mellan goat named Galahad,” Casey Mayor Mick Morland said.
“The difference in the size and health of Tinkerbelle and her daughter when they were born is incredible.
“Both mother and daughter are doing extremely well and Tinkerbelle’s natural mothering skills have been remarkable, with the baby already up walking, feeding and playing.
“Tinkerbelle’s daughter will live at Myuna Farm until she is ready to be weaned at about five to six months old, at which time Myuna Farm will endeavour to find a loving family to provide her with a new home.”
Tinkerbelle was born as a triplet in November 2013 but while her siblings were healthy and strong she was the runt of the three.
Tinkerbelle was born tiny, was unable to stand and did not even have the strength to drink.
The committed members of staff at Myuna Farm, particularly farm officer Deb Andrews, took Tinkerbelle under their wings to ensure her survival and she went from strength to strength.
From day one, Ms Andrews took Tinkerbelle home every night and bottle-fed her every two hours, around the clock, using her mother’s milk.
In those early days, Tinkerbelle went everywhere with Ms Andrews including out to the market in a bag and visiting friends for dinner in the evenings.
Visit Myuna Farm at 182 Kidds Road, Doveton, between 10am and 4pm daily, to meet Tinkerbelle and her new bub.
For more information, visit www.casey.vic.gov.au/myunafarm or follow Myuna Farm on Facebook.
