Every wonder how your dairy goat breeds stacks up against the others? Here is a quick overview of the average weight produced per lactation, milk fat content, and protein content. Source: How does your Dairy Goat Breed stack up against … Continue reading
Although the majority of the pasture still needs to grow more before the goats are out full time, one paddock was growing faster than the others, and another had several large weeds that needed to be removed. Therefore, the goats got … Continue reading
Spring is almost here! The birds are singing, everything is starting to turn green, and more goat kids are on the way! Although it is raining now, and yesterday it got chilly again, it is supposed to warm up and … Continue reading
It’s been busy here on the farm, so here’s an update for the last month: On the 4th of January, Charlotte had two healthy kids. Bucklings of course. LOL. The pigs have been in a paddock in the woods, cleared … Continue reading
This is a very informative video from the American Dairy Goat Association, the University of Calfornia Davis Department of Animal Science, and the UC Davis Department of Veterinary Medicine about body condition scoring in dairy goats. Body Condition Scoring (BCS) is … Continue reading
As I said in my earlier post on this subject (Homemade Herbal Dewormer Part 1), I am currently trying out a homemade herbal wormer recipe. The herbs arrived on Monday the 1st, and I mixed up the dewormer that afternoon. … Continue reading
Recently, the prices of both Hoegger’s and Molly’s Herbals dewormers went up. Because they are getting so expensive, I have done some research and have found some recipes for homemade herbal wormer. Check back soon for updates! This is the recipe … Continue reading
As of this morning (11:30 A.M.), Liberty Homestead Farm is now home to our second Oberhasli doe, Ivy Patch CA Zanado from Ivy Patch Farm in Snow Camp, NC. Zanado is an ADGA registered 2 year old doe who has won 4 … Continue reading
