We both love and hate the winters here. We get A LOT of snow. And with that comes a lot of plowing and shovelling and maintenance. Not to mention the cold. The animals usually do ok, but it can be really tough on them too. We lost one of our chickens recently due to a […]
Rolly’s Animals
A lot can happen when you least expect it. In the past month, our lives have totally changed with the addition of 4 BIG goats, a pot bellied pig, and a silkie rooster! There is certainly a lot to this story, but for now I wanted to share some pictures of these wonderful animals. They were raised by […]
Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
I’m a little later than I would have liked posting this recipe, but it has given us time to try these out. Let me tell you – they turned out FANTASTIC! If you enjoy a few jalapeño slices on tacos or nachos, and have been using the “store-bought” variety, you will be amazed at the […]
Introducing the New Goats to the Herd
It’s been just over a month since we got the new goats, and we finally brought the new doelings in to meet the “herd”. Following good herd management practices, we have kept the new doelings separated from the rest of the goats (just to make sure everyone was healthy). They have all been doing great, so […]
First Snow for the Goats
It’s been getting colder and colder lately (even dropping down to -10°C the other night), and we had our first snow of the season last week. Not a lot of snow, less than an inch, but enough of that white stuff to cover the ground. And, it was the first time that our little girls […]
Low Carb Pumpkin Muffins
It has taken a few test runs to figure out this recipe – thanks to the fun of using Coconut Flour! The healthy benefits of coconut flour makes it very appealing (especially to those of us who are watching our carbohydrates): it is gluten-free, extremely high in fiber, and low in digestible carbs. However, if you […]
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
If you grow your own pumpkins (or even have some left over from Halloween), then it can be difficult to figure out what to do with them. However, it is well worth the little bit of effort to utilize those pumpkins, as they are full of vitamins, nutrients, and anti-oxidants, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin […]
Pork and Cabbage Soup
Looking for a delicious way to use cabbage? How about a quick and easy Pork and Cabbage Soup? This soup not only TASTES GREAT, but it is simple to make, low in calories, fat, sodium, and carbohydrates, and good for you! Plus, it has the added bonus of incorporating those wonderful Oven-Roasted Tomatoes (if you happen to […]
Our New Nigerian Dwarf Goats
I am so excited about our new Nigerian Dwarf Goats, and family members, that I just had to write a quick post to introduce them (even before I get all their details set up on the website). On our recent search for bucklings, I came across some absolutely adorable doelings (sisters). I know, they were not what we were […]
Autumn Trees at GottaGoat Farm
I love autumn, even though it can be so short-lived here. However, for that brief time that it lasts, we are so fortunate to be surrounded by such beauty. We usually get our first hard frosts in September (where it drops to -5° C, or lower). After that, the trees follow suit, and start to display […]