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
Now that the breeding season is winding down and the kidding season is starting, our bucks (“the boys”) are getting more friendly with each other. Here are some pictures I took last week of the“tres amigos” (three friends): … 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 it turns out, my entry into the 2014 ADGA Youth Photo Contest was the winner of my age group!!! My picture was one of 24 entries from youth from 11 states! The theme for this year’s contest was “kids … Continue reading
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
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
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
