Hello, friends! Today, let’s take a little journey back in time to hear about one of our most magnificent goats: Proximo! When Proximo first arrived at Rainbow Road Farm, all the way from Hippie Dippie Mini Nubian Farms, he was just a tiny baby buckling with a lot of big feelings and an even bigger appetite for adventure.

Back then, the only goat friends he had were Abby and her baby, Bumper. Proximo really wanted to be close to Abby and even tried to drink her goat milk, but Abby had to save it for little Bumper. So, we gave Proximo his very own baby bottle to make sure he got all the milk he needed to grow big and strong. So thence-forth he was known as a bottle baby.

Growing Up on the Farm

And guess what? He did just that! With every baby bottle, Proximo grew taller, fluffier, and more confident. Before long, he was bounding through the green pastures and leaping over fence posts like a true champion. His favorite time of day was always morning feeding. The baby buckling would greet us with happy bleats and a playful hop or two, just to make sure we noticed him first!

Now Proximo is one of the most handsome goats on the farm, with a big fluffy mane and a beautiful spotted coat that makes him stand out in the herd. He’s even a proud goat dad to many of the little goats you see hopping around drinking their mamas goat milk on Rainbow Road Farm today.

Proximo’s Life Today

These days, Proximo, who is no longer a baby buckling but a full grown buck, spends most of his time exploring the fields, napping in the sunshine, and showing off his fancy horns. During mating season, he struts his stuff to impress the lady goats—head held high, tail wagging, and full of confidence. It’s his way of saying, “Look how magnificent I am!”

If you visit our Goat Page, you can find out which baby goats are part of Proximo’s growing family. You might even recognize some of his adorable spots or fluffy mane in their coats! While none of his offspring were bottle babies, there’s always a chance any kids that are born will need that special way of delivering them goat milk because as with any living being, “fed is best”.

The Gentle Leader of the Herd

Anyway, after a long day of showing off, Proximo loves to relax under his favorite shady spot. That’s usually where you’ll find him, lazily chewing cud and watching over the little ones as they bounce and play nearby. Even though he’s strong and proud, Proximo has a gentle side—especially when the younger goats need guidance or comfort.

He’s become a true leader on the farm, always the first to greet new goats and show them around. His calm, friendly nature helps everyone feel right at home.

A Lesson from Proximo

It’s amazing to think how much love and personality can come from one little bottle baby buckling. Proximo’s story reminds us that every animal has its own journey—and with care, patience, and kindness, they all grow into something truly special.

We’re so proud of how far Proximo has come, from his baby bottle days to being one of the most beloved goats at Rainbow Road Farm. Next time you visit, be sure to give him a wave—he’ll probably bleat back to say hello!