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 […]
Building the Goat Barn
There are a LOT of designs out there for both small and large barns – some are VERY elaborate (and VERY expensive); while others, although simple and functional, are not very attractive. This made it somewhat challenging to come up with a design that we could be happy with – we wanted a functional barn that looked good, […]
Designing a Vegetable Garden
One of the first tasks we had to take on (even before tackling any landscaping), was starting the garden. I have to admit, one of my weaknesses is freshly dug potatoes (of course with a generous dollop of butter and garden chives). So, once the ground had thawed, we set off to till up a patch […]