Oberhasli Goats!

As of August 18th, Liberty Homestead Farm has acquired 2 Oberhasli goats. “Sunnymaples Ruby Red Naomi,” a 5 year old doe, and “The Shadilyn Bejeweld” a 2 year old buck. In early November we will be picking up a 2 year old … Continue reading

Dehorning with Elastrator Bands

Well, out of my 10-goat doe herd, I had two goats who had horns. had horns. The first was my first goat, Rebekah, who already had horns when she was bought. The second was Pippi, a doe acquired during a … Continue reading

How to give goats a Copper Bolus

Because many areas of the country are copper deficient, goats often need supplemental copper. Jeffer’s carries Copasure copper boluses, large pills filled with copper oxide wire particles. Copasure kills barber-pole worms, strengthens hooves, and gives the goats’ coats a beautiful, … Continue reading

2014 ADGA Youth Photo Contest

This is my entry for the 2014 ADGA Youth Photo Contest. I chose it because of the way the blue eyes, blue shirt, and blue shoes coordinate. The theme for the contest is “kids and kids.” … Continue reading

Cheesemaking

Here is some fresh French-style Chevre cheese that I have made! It is used just like cream cheese in most recipes. … Continue reading

Goat Show Update/Photos

Here are some pictures of me on Friday and Saturday, June 13-14 at the ADGA sanctioned dairy goat show in Shelby, NC.   … Continue reading

Breed Switch!

Liberty Homestead Farm has made the decision to lower our Nigerian Dwarf herd numbers and focus on the Oberhasli goat breed. We hope to be acquiring some Oberhaslis in the near future. Check back soon for details! Here are ADGA … Continue reading

Going to my first Goat Show!

I am planning to (hopefully) exhibit a few of my goats in the Small Animal Producers & Piedmont Dairy Goat Association ADGA Sanctioned Dairy Goat Show in Shelby, NC at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds! This show is scheduled for June 13-14. Here … Continue reading