Tag: Homesteading & Self-Reliance


  • Ouch.

    Ouch.

    Our little ladies had to get disbudded last night – and although it might sound naughty, and you could technically say it is a horny matter, it’s quite traumatic, really. Goats with  horns are dangerous to themselves and others, so it is normal practice to remove the horn buds when they are young to prevent…

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  • Great Success!

    I couldn’t wait to share the news – all three girls gobbled down a 20 ounce bottle each, even our fussy gal. She was very interested in the other two eating and anxiously awaited her turn.  She sat in my lap, sort of awkwardly, but she wanted to be there, and it was obvious that…

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  • In Brief…

    In Brief…

    Just a quick post tonight as I wait for the little ladies bottles to warm up. They are doing well, and everyone is eating better today, even our LaMancha/Saanen cross (name still TBD)! She finally latched onto the bottle this afternoon. I spoke with the breeder today and he suggested some Pepto Bismol, which really…

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