Seems like fall started a bit early this year – either that or I’m very behind in my work! We still have a few kids left – probably in the 60-80lb range, perfect for processing. The new feed is working great, we’re seeing more muscle definition and the goats are fending better on mostly grass & hay now. Their coats have great shine. We’ve added a couple of new dairy goats to the herd – two registered French Alpines. Lovely ladies with great temperament. It’s a pleasure to milk them. I’ve tried my hand at making mozzarella cheese from the goats milk and was initially successful, but have had trouble balancing the acidity since the first try. I was able to make a delectable ricotta from the leftover whey. I’ve also been experimenting with making soaps with our goat milk. The results have been wonderful. Love the soap and don’t think I’ll buy hand soap again. The new laying chickens are finally busily producing and the eggs are the talk of the family. We’ll probably have to get some more chickens. We’ve added beehives this year and the bees are thriving. It’ll soon be time to add the honey supers on top of the brood chambers – raw honey for us!!!
A Few Kids Still Available
September 2, 2009 by sixgoatygoats
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I am looking for 2 wethers that are ready to go. I would like them just for eating weeds in the pasture. And my entertainment of course.
I have 3 soon-to-be wethered bucklings that need a home. 2 are twin brothers, the other is their uncle, lol. They’re just now old enough to wean. They’ve all been handled a lot and are friendly. They are Alpine X Boer. I can get some pictures for you or you’re welcome to come visit. The boys are all going to be wethered as soon as I get to the farm store for the the tetanus anti-toxin.