The Kidding Doe Our homestead has almost finished with kidding season and we are waiting on bated breath for our last doe to kid. So, how can we tell when she’s in labor? That is one of our frequently asked questions when someone new to goats is waiting on their doe. So how do you …
The Lively Homestead Originally written and published February 13, 2017 I know it has been two, nearly three weeks since my last post. I am sorry about that. Life on the homestead got very busy. Two weeks ago, these lovelies came along and have kept us very busy! We have 8 goats, a lamb, and …
Goat Kids – The Sorrowful Side One of the hardest things that you will have to face living the homesteading lifestyle is losing an animal. As homesteaders, we strive very hard to give our animals happy, healthy lives, and gentle deaths when it’s their time to go. Unfortunately, even with veterinary care, sometimes, you have …