Autumn 2019 Breeding
Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats Autumn 2019 Breeding for Spring 2020 Kids Bucks and does were placed together on 10/3/19 and separated on 10/30/19.Potential kidding dates 2/25/20 thru end of March. Pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound on 12/15/19. Rocket (brown eyes, horned) BJ (brown eyes, horned) – expecting 3+ estimated due 3/9/20 Spice (brown eyes, horned) – …
Dividing Focus
Just in case you’ve missed it, I have divided the “farm” activities from the the “soap” stuff. All the soap related stuff is now found at Mossy’s Milk Soapery while the farm activities remain here. And, as always, the ways and means to do both the farm and soap is dependent upon Water-Tech Ent., Inc. …
Unpasteurized Milk
The dairy industry in the United States has attempted to go to great lengths to “make sure” the milk you drink is safe. In the process of doing this, they – the dairy industry – in cooperation with federal agencies – USDA, FDA, EPA, etc – have restricted your freedom to choose. You have the …
Establishing a sales policy…
I’ve known for some time that I would need to establish a sales policy. I’ve been working on it for over a year. Certain social media sites don’t allow you to sell animals via their platform. This amazes me but I won’t get on that soapbox. So, I updated the policy and have published it …
Kids and Calves 2017 – so far…
Well, I missed the dates for the cows. Rona went first on March 5th and delivered a small little man. Followed four days later by Greer who delivered a big little man. Both of these babies are Benny’s offspring. The goats started delivering kids on the 13th. Red went first with three beautiful doelings sired …
Commercial Dairy and Meat
I love being able to grow or produce a portion of my own food. For instance there are four jars of milk currently residing in my fridge. They represent the last 4 days of milk from my Nigerian Dairy goats. I use this for drinking and cooking as well as making yogurt, cheese, ice cream, …
Goat Math – It. Is. Real.
You may have heard of Common Core Math and how today’s parents can’t help their children learn it due to its convoluted methodology. Well, I know of something that is more amazing and incredible than Common Core Math. Goat Math. Goat math is what happens when you just want a few goats (3 or 4) …
Buck, Buck, Buck
It’s been a bucky type of year for us so far. Most of the babies born on the farm have been boys. While we love these guys, they don’t produce milk very well. So, that means we have several available for sale. This year’s main squeeze, Dancer, is available. He’s triple registered and quite a …