Preparing for Goat Kids
That time is fast approaching. Baby goat time! If you read this post, this post, or this post, you will know that we had a bit of a fiasco breeding our two does last Fall. And alas it seems only Phoebe...
View ArticleOur First Baby
The wonderful thing about homesteading is that right when you are in the depths of despair something beautiful happens. Right when I was throwing a pity party because I couldn’t live on a real farm,...
View ArticleWhat I Have Learned From A Goat That Does Not Want To Be Milked
My first experience milking a goat was a good one. I was at a friend’s farm, and she let me try my hand at milking two of her does. It took me awhile to get the hang of it, but once I found my rhythm I...
View Article5 Tips For Getting A Goat To Stand To Be Milked
I have something to report: The goat is standing on the milk stand!!!! Sorry that deserved way more exclamation points than just one or two. And since I’m so excited over it I’m going to repeat: the...
View ArticleIs My Goat In Labor? {How To Tell…Or Not}
When is my goat going to pop?! I send this question up the heavens multiple times a day when Phoebe starts nearing her due date. Phoebe has this thing where she likes to make me think today is the day!...
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