Born April 12, 1997, Miss Fluff Puff is a long-time resident of the Swan View Ranch. Come to think of it, she’s outlived all of the goats here!
They know it. We heard them whispering between snorts as they ate the other night. Seems the anti-aging craze hasn’t missed the barnyard. The goats, cows, horses, and even the chickens wanted to know—what’s the secret?
Miss Fluff Puff told us that there’s no silver bullet. A long life lived in good health is the result of much wisdom gained over the years. She was happy to share her secrets, however. After all, she would love to see the goats all live longer, happier lives.
Here they are—Miss Fluff Puff’s top 10 secrets to longevity. We thought they may be applicable to just about anyone hoping to extend their happy years on this planet.
- Get lots of rest. Take naps if you need to. The body needs rest to recover, repair, and recharge.
- Drink lots of water. Forget the sodas, lattes, and other sugar-laden beverages. Nothing cleanses the body like water, and if you’re drinking enough, you’ll never have stomach or kidney troubles.
- Spend just a small amount of time in the sunshine on hot days—not so much that you get burned, but enough to get your body producing the vitamin D you need. And enough to remind yourself that life is bright!
- Eat a fresh rabbit every week—not only is the protein good for you, you’ll get lots of exercise securing your meal.
- Stay away from potentially harmful foods like MICE—you never know where they’ve been.
- Be wary of strangers—keep a safe distance until you get to know them better. Trust only those whom you see regularly and who take time out of their busy schedules to care about how you’re doing.
- On most evenings, stay home where it’s warm and safe. The hills are full of loud-mouthed coyotes just waiting to gang up on you.
- Relax! Most of the things you worry about never come to pass. Take a nice bath, curl up on a soft surface, and purr.
- Find your purpose in life and stick with it, no matter the difficulties. Anyone can do something good once or twice. The great ones are those who commit themselves to daily service—rain, snow, or shine.
- Time spent in your loved one’s lap is irreplaceable—never allow this time to pass you by, and be sure to express your gratefulness.
