Goud Ole Farm

05/22/2026

🐦 Ended up with 12 babies this round. Not as many as I was hoping for but we going to get the incubator cleaned up and ready to go for round two! 🐦

05/19/2026

🐦 Hopefully we have babies in a few days!

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

The new baby chicks growing fast and were finally moved to a new pen! Dane named this one Egg! 😂 He said because he is white and oval shaped!❤️

05/13/2026

Hubbie has been working hard on making big upgrades to some of our pens! It is crazy the things you can build with left overs 😂! The new batch of quail are happy happy!

04/27/2026

Excited to get so new supplies to try out before next season!

04/24/2026

Spotted this little guy in my rose while doing my morning chores. 🐸 🌹

04/20/2026

I will reward you with five minutes of uninterrupted eye 👁️ 👁️ contact…

04/17/2026

😂 Don’t know why I think this is funny!!! I just need to smell you…

04/17/2026

🐣We have a bunch a new chicks on the farm‼️

04/16/2026

Thought this was neat

Goat Size Matters – Choose Smart for Your Farm 🐐

Not all goats are created equal. The size of a goat plays a big role in how well it fits your farming system — whether you're running a backyard setup or managing a large-scale ranch.

Here’s a clearer breakdown to guide your decisions:

🔹 Large Breeds (Above 80kg)
Breeds like Boer and Nubian are heavyweights. They’re excellent for meat and milk production but require ample land, good feeding, and proper management to thrive.
🔹 Medium Breeds (55–70kg)
Alpine and Saanen goats are top dairy performers, producing up to 900 liters of milk per year. However, they need controlled feeding, good housing, and shade to maintain productivity.
🔹 Hardy Survivors (30–45kg)
The Mexican Creole goat is built for survival. With strong semi-desert genetics, it can withstand harsh environments where many imported breeds struggle.
🔹 Small but Mighty (15–25kg)
The Nigerian Dwarf may be small in size, but it produces rich milk with up to 6% fat — often higher quality than larger breeds.
🔹 Compact & Urban-Friendly (20–30kg)
Pygmy goats are ideal for small spaces and urban farming. They’re docile, easy to manage, and don’t require much room.
🔹 Special Care Breeds

Angora goats need regular shearing (twice a year). Without it, their thick hair can cause serious heat stress, especially in hot climates.

💡 Bottom Line:
Big goats give you volume. Small goats give you quality.
Your land, climate, and management capacity will determine what works best for you.

Choose wisely, farm smarter.

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