Bing Crowsby - a fitting subject for my first video test on my new phone.
I like to offer new experiences whenever I can with Koza. Today was his first tractor ride and he did great!
I feel strongly that goats are under utilized in our country. They are growing in popularity as more realize the benefits they have. For me, not having to use chemicals in my pasture to control noxious weeds but instead save money by turning those weeds into food is a huge benefit. And it's amazing how they eat it - I can't even touch it without thick leather gloves!
Part 3 - you don't have to always embrace the seasons but for myself at least, recognizing them can be helpful!
Part 2 of my morning farm ramblings...sorry for the wind, but... Iowa.
Some ramblings from this morning.... part 1 because I'm talking too much ๐ ๐คฃ
The bucks have always been my favorite on the farm. And I've felt like I've done them a disservice the last few years while trying to figure out the best pasture options that keep them far enough away from the does. This summer has been a huge sigh of relief as the electronet has worked perfectly to get them into areas that aren't normally set up for goats. It's good for them and the pastures!
He was 1.66 lbs at birth and at 1 week weighed 2.8 lbs! Praying he continues this path.
These ladies have the feed routine down.. 2 weeks until kidding!
I use animal crackers to lure Luna out of the milk room and some days she just refuses to jump off the stand. This is the face of her trying real hard to stretch that neck for another treat without actually jumping off the stand ๐ ๐คฃ This goat ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
Goats munching on hay is an instant dopamine fix. ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฟ