Just in case I didn't have enough to take care of around here...
These 2 arrived here at their new home yesterday evening. They are Saanen goats, both females, and are a few months old. They haven't been around people too much so they are a bit skiddish, but we spent a good amount of time with them this afternoon and they are coming around.
I've wanted goats for a couple years now. I wanted ones to milk but wasn't sure when the best time to take on that responsibility would be. But over the past couple years my flower garden, as well as a spot in the front yard, has been taken over. With poison ivy.
All summer Paul wanted to spray it but I wouldn't let him go near it with chemicals. It was too close to my vegetable garden...and well, I just don't like chemicals. He did try a vinegar and salt mixture which did kill back some of it, but wasn't terribly effective. Paul can't go near poison ivy without breaking out terribly. I've pulled it bare handed before, but I assume one of these days I will get it....
My suggestion to cure the poison ivy problem? Goats.
So meet Bertie....
She's the more shy around people of the 2. Loves to eat. Seems to be the protector by the way she stomps and lowers her horns at the dogs when they get too close to the fence.
My suggestion to cure the poison ivy problem? Goats.
So meet Bertie....
She's the more shy around people of the 2. Loves to eat. Seems to be the protector by the way she stomps and lowers her horns at the dogs when they get too close to the fence.
I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see them.
ReplyDeleteThey are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteWow you have some great things going on lately. I always love reading and visiting your blog. :) Oh my goodness goats.:) They are beautiful. I love how white they are just so pretty. I hope they do all your weeding for you well, most of it. :) I don't know how you do all that you do, homeschooling, the great teaching, activities, the rabbits, chickens, kids, goats, and baby on the way. Your a Super Mom in my book. :)
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Sheila
Oh they are SO cute! Don would flip if I wanted goats. But I had them growing up and love them. Sigh... what a great addition to your little homestead. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Val