Jessica Micallef
Life at Edgar’s Mission is twice as nice for rescue goat Morticia, following the birth of her twin baby goats.
Morticia gave birth to the twins – Mozzarella and Goulash – on April 30.
Edgar’s Mission founder and director Pam Ahern said the birth was a “beautiful Mother’s Day story”.
“It’s [the birth] lifted everyone’s spirits,” she said.
Morticia arrived at Edgar’s Mission earlier this year with fellow goat Gomez.
She was about six weeks pregnant when she arrived at the Lancefield animal sanctuary.
“Her and the other goat were in a pound,” Ms Ahern said.
“Sadly, the fate of farm animals in pounds is not very nice. So the pound rang us and asked if we wanted them.
“We had her scanned and we did know she was having twins so we were very excited.”
Ms Ahern said Morticia had “no trouble giving birth” to her twin babies.
“She’s a really good mum, she’s cleaned them up well,” she said.
“They are happy and healthy little bubs.
“When they are born they are little babies but the more time you spend with them, their personality really comes out.
“The little boy (Goulash) is really cheeky. He jumps on mum and gives her a really hard time and the girl (Mozzarella) is really quiet and gentle.
“To see the different personalities is really quite touching.
“They are so friendly, the both of them.”
