So sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted!!! I have been VERY busy these last few months…who came up with the idea of theĀ “lazy days of summer”??? Warning! Long Catchup Post! š Anyway, here’s a rundown on what … Continue reading
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Dixie, at 17 months old, is nearly ready to start guarding the goats (and chickens) full time without supervision. She is allowed to be loose while I am home to watch her, but still must be tied if I will … Continue reading
Now that the days are getting warmer and the does are coming into milk, it is time for baths and haircuts! Naomi seems to enjoy getting wet much better than the others, who are drying off waiting for haircuts in … Continue reading
Although the majority of the pasture still needs to grow more before the goats are out full time,Ā 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
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Spring has come on the farm! Even though the Spring equinox is not until Friday, the warm weather has caused everything to start growing/blooming. The sun is shining, theĀ nectarine tree is blooming, the grass in the … 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
Farm Update… Josie kidded on the 8th with doeling/buckling twins, Shelby kidded on the 14th with twins as well: 1 doelingĀ andĀ 1 buckling. Last night, (February 16th-17th) we had an ice storm, making everything sparkly and white in the morning. (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