When we started researching the type of fencing needed for our Nigerian Dwarf and Miniature Silky Fainting Goats, we were CONFUSED! Much of the advice we found was intended for livestock fencing, or at best, for larger breed goats. Although a lot of the information was useful, we found it just wouldn’t work for containing our LITTLE goats, and keeping them […]
Archives for September 2015
Using a Herbal Dewormer for Your Goats
Internal parasites (worms) are a common problem in goats, and can lead to other serious health issues. To keep your goats in good health, they will need to be on a regular deworming schedule. As this is such an important aspect of goat health care, there is a TON of information out there about various deworming […]
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building Your Goat Barn
We built the cutest little goat barn (see our post, Building the Goat Barn). However, CUTE does not necessarily translate to STURDY! Although most elements in our barn design are standing up well to our bouncy little goats, there were a few things that JUST DIDN’T WORK OUT. Every day we are learning a little more about what […]
Really BIG Chicken Eggs
In the last month, our chickens have laid three really BIG eggs. There were two that came within days of each other, and the third was laid just this week. Our fresh eggs are usually stored for a few weeks before we eat them, so the first couple of BIG eggs were out in the garage […]
Front Yard Landscaping Ideas for your Acreage
Tackling your front yard landscaping can be a daunting task, especially when faced with a large property or acreage. Where do you start? If you are fortunate enough to have some hardscaping (driveway, sidewalk, pathways) already in place, it gets A LITTLE easier, but it still takes time to design something appealing that ties into the style […]