If you have ever wondered what it is like to own a goat, then look no further—one woman has given TikTok a glimpse into ownership of the animal.
A video of 1-month-old Pete quickly went viral on TikTok, amassing more than 13.4 million views and over 2.4 million likes.
The clip, shared by owner April Brown (@slaughterhousehair), shows Pete attempting, and failing, to jump onto the kitchen counter. Brown’s dramatic reaction—shouting, “Oh hell no!”—likely contributed to the video’s popularity.
But that doesn’t stop Pete. He attempts to make the jump a few more times, unlike his siblings, who are also in the shot. Later in the clip, Brown bottle-feeds Pete and lifts him—and another goat—onto her hips, similar to how you would carry a baby.
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While these well-loved farm animals have access to the house, it is important to remember that goats require at least a quarter of an acre of space to roam and graze, according to The Animal Welfare Foundation.
Goats also need somewhere warm and dry to sleep. Unlike sheep, they don’t have a waterproof coat, as they don’t produce lanolin—a wax secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool-bearing animals.
The London-based charity has provided the following goat-keeping tips:
- Goats are social animals and must be kept in pairs or more.
- They need dry, well-ventilated housing as they dislike getting wet.
- Goats explore by nibbling and chewing—keep electric cables and other fixtures out of reach.
- Some plants (e.g., rhododendron, pieris, yew) are toxic and must be fenced off.
- Fencing must be strong—goats will try to reach beyond it.
- Gates and doors must be secured with goat-proof catches.
- Goats enjoy climbing—enrich their space with logs, tires, or benches.
- Have a vet assess the setup before bringing goats home.
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TikTok Reacts
So far, the April 1 video has received over 18,500 comments—many from users who couldn’t help but laugh at Brown’s reaction.
“That’s why baby goats are called kids,” said one user. Another agreed: “I always wondered why they’re called ‘kids’ and then I see stuff like this and cackle.”
“Pete woke up and he (definitely) chose violence,” posted a third user, while a fourth added: “I love how the other two goats are kind of just hanging out, and Petey is just the problem child.”
“Not you holding him like a toddler on your hip,” wrote a fifth.
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