When we were adopted by Yaks in October of 2003, we
become completely and unabashedly addicted to Yaks. They're beautiful, intelligent, and absolutely
fascinating,
Within these pages you can get a glimpse into
a Yak lover's world. We hope that you'll
enjoy yourself, and that you'll invite your friends and neighbors to visit
here,
too, for as long as this website remains online.
The Yaks got on well with the Pygmy Goats, Pete the Donkey,
Huey the Gander and Hildegard the Goose. They all shared the pastures, creek, and water
troughs without any major trauma or upset.
Even the indoor Critters who could only see the Yaks through
window glass became mesmerized by them. They spent endless hours
Yak-watching from the windowsills.
Yaks are great fun. Here are a few shots of them going about their
daily business.
Click a photo to see a larger view.
Mouse-over a photo to see its
caption.
Like clockwork, the Yaks showed up in our front yard at
dawn and dusk. It was mealtime, of course. Yaks require no
special fencing and one third less acreage than cattle. They thrive
under virtually any weather conditions and are disease resistant.
Crossbreeding Yaks with cattle produces fertile female and sterile male
offspring, but why would anyone want to dilute those gorgeous genes?!!?
They are very quiet, but do communicate verbally in a guttural, low
pitched Yak language. We call it "Uumphing". They are mild
mannered, friendly Critters who enjoy being petted and groomed. Our
last remaining Yaks, Beatrice, Babbette, and Delilah, have all been
adopted. We're now officially Yakless and desolate.
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Click a photo to see a larger view.
Mouse-over a photo to see its
caption.
Beatrice and Babbette, sisters, have found a permanent
home with Delilah (see below).
Delilah is a delightful darling! Our only bottle-fed
baby, and Petey's adopted daughter, she's been adopted by a truly good
human!
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around!
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