I think the buck finally figured out what he was supposed to do. Kallie, my best milker, looks like she is pregnant - YEAH!!! She didn't get bred last year which really hurt. Also, it looks like her daughter, Ida, is also pregnant. I can't tell if Cirrius or Kelsey are bred. I am pretty sure Haley, our nubian doe, isn't. So we might be having baby goats next month. I love when the babies are born. Yes, it makes my life very hectic, but they are so much fun. Anyone interested in bottle feeding a baby goat and learning how to milk a goat, just drop us a line.
This weekend, I also ordered my seeds for my gardens. Makes me yearn for Spring! I ordered a lot of herb seeds - basil, chives, cilantro, lavender - and several peppers - jalapenos, poblanos, bell peppers, paprika. I have a gro light set up in our garage and also a small greenhouse. This year I am also growing garlic and asparagus.
I really miss my farmer's market. I have met the nicest people at those markets. If you haven't taken the time to get to know the farmers, you should! A great bunch of people. And, I miss all my customers that I have gotten to know over the years. Several of them still buy eggs from us during the winter.
Check back for news of baby goats!
About Me
- the_goat_lady
- They call me the Goat Lady and it is a title I wear proudly! And I am married to the Egg Man (because he delivers our eggs to our customers). We live in a small town along the Ohio River outside of Cincinnati where we raise a small herd of dairy goats, chickens, ducks and turkeys. If you want to send me a private email, my email address is OHGoats@aol.com.
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I keep goats also! We have just 2 does. Both due to kid in May. I kept goats for many years, then not for 14, and now I'm back to it. It's lovely. This will be our second kidding time on our place here.
What type of goats do you raise? I just love when the baby goats come. They are just too cute.
I have 2 American Alpines. :-)
Alpines make the best milk! If you need any help with making cheese, etc. Let me know. Also if you get any bucks, I might be interested.
Thank you. I have taught myself to make a very nice cheddar from the goat milk. What kind of cheeses do you make? Oh, and of course, I do Ricotta. Do you know how to make mozzarella? That is what I want to learn next. I rent a buck each year. The owner brings him here and when I think everyone is bred, then she comes and gets him. I wish I could keep my own buck(s) but it just would not be practical for us. And yes, my girls give wonderful sweet milk! If you would like to see how I make cheddar, take a peek at my blog on this page: http://simplyhomemaking60.blogspot.com/2010/01/making-cheese-in-my-sleep.html
I also have some information about kefir on the blog, if you are interested. I hope all goes well with kidding at your farm!
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