Here are some pictures and a video of my little sister riding BJ the Oberhasli buck, aka: the “racegoat.” Now that the breeding season, and the accompanying buck smell is over (at least for the Oberhaslis) BJ makes for a … Continue reading
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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
Well, the breeding season is just about over and its time to start thinking about the kidding season. Last year we had quite a few people on the waiting list; thankfully very few had to be disappointed. This year we … 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
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