Sometimes, care on the farm looks less like sunshine and more like quiet vigilance.
Tessa underwent an emergency cesarean section after losing her babies, Jess and Tori. She was expertly cared for by Dr. Martin at Temecula Valley Vet. During the procedure, part of her uterus had to be removed after it was found to be damaged. It was a serious surgery, the kind that reminds you how fragile even the strongest animals can be.
Since then, Tessa has been in recovery. She spent many days on antibiotics, pain relief, and steroids, and remains under close watch while her stitches heal. She moves on her own now, steady but careful, as if her body is still remembering what it went through.
Recovery hasn’t been instant. There are moments when you can see the discomfort in her steps. But healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress.
And then, one day, she started acting like herself again.
That small shift mattered more than anything clinical. It meant her energy was returning. It meant she was no longer just surviving.
Not all changes on the farm are loud. Some happen quietly, in the space between two animals who used to be inseparable.
Tessa and Cutestyr were always together. They slept side by side, moved as a pair, and seemed to understand each other in that steady, familiar way goats sometimes do. But after the babies arrived, something shifted.
It started small. Buttercup wandered over and tried to latch onto Tessa. Tessa moved her away with a firm nudge, followed by a quick headbutt. Cutestyr didn’t take kindly to that. She stepped in, and before long, the two of them were clashing, not playfully, but with intention. Headbutts landed harder. Space grew between them.
Now, instead of standing together, they keep their distance. Where there was once closeness, there is now tension. Tessa moves a little more on her own. Cutestyr stays close to her babies.
On a farm, relationships shift with seasons, births, and loss. Not everything can be explained in simple terms. Sometimes, it’s enough just to notice that something once shared is now… different.
They don’t tell you that when goats decide to have babies, they do it all at once.
At Rainbow Road Farm, what started as “a few expected deliveries” quickly turned into a full-blown goatsplosion. Piper welcomed Mace and Stacey. Cutestyr followed with Buttercup, Dally, and Oreo. Cutie, with a little help from Farmer Tabby, brought Halo and Clementine into the world. Seven tiny lives, all within a whirlwind of straw, hooves, and barely controlled chaos.
Farmer Eli took on the role of official baby coordinator, making sure everyone found the right mama. Farmer Tumbleweed Scout gently cleaned birth goo off newborns like it was sacred work. And everywhere you turned, there were soft little baas echoing through the farm.
Not every moment was easy. Tessa lost her babies, Jess and Tori, and that kind of quiet grief settles deep. Stacey gave us a scare too, needing a rushed trip to Dr. Martin after a frightening accident. Halo came into the world small and uncertain, and we held our breath longer than we’d like to admit.
But somehow, through all of it, life kept pushing forward.
Now the fields are filled with bouncing legs, tiny voices, and a brand new generation of Rainbow Road kids. We’re still waiting to see what bundles of bouncy joy Sweetheart brings. Hopefully, soon, we’ll have more to report.
Hello, farm friends! Gather around for a fun new tale about two of our newest and tiniest goat arrivals: Tessa and Cutestyr! These two adorable new Nigerian Dwarf goats have just joined us from a petting zoo, and they’ve been on quite the little adventure. Although these dwarves spent their last few weeks with thousands of kids petting them, their prior home and steward was at Snow Pony Rides & Farms where they enjoyed time with many wonderful petting zoo animals.
It took a bit of time for the dwarves to arrive because they had to finish their duties at the local petting zoo—making children laugh, posing for selfies, and spreading joy to everyone who met them. Once their time there came to an end, Tessa and Cutestyr hopped onto the trailer and made their way to their forever home here at Rainbow Road Farm!
First Steps into Their New Home
When they first stepped out into the corral, the new dwarf goats eyes went wide with curiosity. The warm sunshine, and the gentle bleats of the other goats made them stop and take it all in. Tessa, with her little heart-shaped spot on her nose, was the first to start exploring. Cutestyr, true to her name, followed close behind, her tiny hooves clicking against the ground as she sniffed every inch of the area.
We kept a close watch on them for the first few days to make sure they were settling in comfortably. At first, they stayed close together—like two peas in a pod—but before long, they were racing around the corral, leaping over hay bales, and introducing themselves to the rest of the herd.
Meeting the Other Goats
One of the first goats to greet them was Proximo, our farm’s proud and fluffy herd leader. He gave them a gentle nudge as if to say, “Welcome, little ones. You’re part of the family now.” Piper and Sweetheart were curious too, sniffing and bleating softly to make the newcomers feel at home.
Tessa and Cutestyr quickly learned that Rainbow Road Farm is a happy, busy place where there’s always something going on—feeding time, playtime, and of course, visitors who love to say hello. They’ve even found a favorite napping spot under the shade, where they like to rest after their morning adventures.
Playtime and Personalities
Of the two new Nigerian Dwarf goats, Tessa is the brave explorer—she loves climbing on top of anything she can find, whether it’s a hay bale, a feeding trough, or even the barn steps! She’s curious about everything and often leads the way when the pair goes on little “expeditions.”
Cutestyr, on the other hand, is gentle and a little shy, but she’s the cuddliest of the two Nigerian Dwarves you’ll ever meet. She loves back scratches and will nuzzle your hand for attention. When the two of them start playing together, it’s pure joy—tiny hops, silly spins, and happy bleats that can make anyone smile.
Learning the Farm Routine
Every morning, Tessa and Cutestyr join the rest of the goats for breakfast. They’ve learned to line up politely (well, almost politely) when the grain buckets come out. After a good meal, it’s time for exploring the pastures, climbing the playground structures, and practicing their little goat jumps.
In the evenings, the new Nigerian Dwarf goats like to curl up together in the cozy goat corral, where they listen to the crickets chirping and the soft rustle of hay. Life on the farm has turned out to be everything they dreamed of—and more!
What’s Next for Tessa and Cutestyr, our First Nigerian Dwarves
As they grow, we can’t wait to see how their personalities blossom even more. Maybe Tessa will become a matriarch of the Nigerian Dwarf goats, or perhaps Cutestyr will raise a family of her own someday. One thing’s for sure—they’ve already captured everyone’s hearts at Rainbow Road Farm.
We’ll be sharing more updates about these two Nigerian Dwarves on our Goat Page, where you can follow their journey, see new photos, and learn fun facts about the new Dwarf goats.
A Happy Ending (and a New Beginning!)
Tessa and Cutestyr remind us that every new beginning can be exciting, even if it’s a little scary at first. With kindness, patience, and friendship, every animal finds its place in the herd—and every day becomes an adventure worth sharing.
So next time you visit Rainbow Road Farm, keep an eye out for two tiny Nigerian Dwarf goats bouncing around together. That’s Tessa and Cutestyr—our newest little stars!
