09/14/2023
Hard Goodbyes, Sweet Hello’s
The goats enjoyed a full summer with us, and we’re recently re-homed with a family member. Two things led to that choice, one hard to admit, one easier to make.
1- Gosh I loved my goats. So dang much. Goats were our first dream for livestock. Was it FOR me? No. Did it serve me? Bigger no.
2- We’ve been battling a dog killing our animals. More on that later. He started showing too much interest in the goats. Picking up dead birds and waterfowl through tears in the morning? I can do it. Having to either pick up or put down a goat from a dog injury? Couldn’t do it.
Blanche and Phoenix were lovingly taken in by a family member and join their herd.
We welcomed my “farm hand”, the super smart, super sweet, exceptionally hyper Millie. A Border Collie. We spent the summer learning that chickens are friends, not food. Hard lesson for Millie there. She’s growing every day, mentally and physically. She’s a good girl. Truly.
We also announced the new and most important addition to the homestead - Oliver Tyler! Our 6th son will be joining us in November 🤍
