Meet Barnyard MVP: Macy the dairy goat

Written by Ellie Riddle-Powers

How long has your family lived in the community? What do you like most about living here?

Oakdale has been a great community to grow up in because there are so many opportunities to learn about and get involved with animals, and agriculture! 

What's your animal(s) name, age, sex, and breed / type? 
Macy is a three year old experimental dairy goat with a make up of 50% Alpine and 50% Lamancha. She was bred to an Alpine goat in fall of 2023 and gave birth to two beautiful dairy goats Bambi and Flower in the spring of 2024.

When and how did your animal come to join your family?
I fell in love with dairy goats on my Grandma Lori’s farm when I was two years old. Growing up she always has baby goats around which was so much fun. In 2023, I joined Sierra 4H club so I could do my first dairy goat project where I was able to bred my first goat Macy and raise my two beautiful kids Bambi and Flower. 

Is there a story behind your animal's name? How did you and your family come up with it?
I named the kids after characters from the childhood movie Bambi. Flower has the coloring of the skunk from the movie Bambi and Bambi looks like the deer herself just like her mom Macy.

What's the one trait or behavior that makes your animal stand out from the rest?
One trait that makes my goat stand out is how cute they are when they trot around and play together. They are the sweetest goats ever. 

Does your animal have any unique talents or tricks?
Macy is a milking machine. She won the title of Sr. Grand Champion in her division at the fair this past summer. Bambi won Jr. Grand Champion in her class as well with her sister Flower coming in second place.

 Does your animal have any favorite toys or treats?
Macy’s favorite treat is a horse biscuit.  

Tell us about your favorite memory with your animal:
My favorite memory with Macy was when she gave birth to her babies unassisted and was an incredible mother from the second they were born.

 Who are your animal's favorite playmates in the pasture?
My goats love to chase the birds in the pasture.

Are there any local events or competition you and your animal travel to?
I took all three of my goats to show them at the county fair, where all three of them won awards including Macys Sr. Grand Champion award!