Hello Dear Blog,

Hello Dear Blog,

It has been a quiet several months with the goats.  But it isn't staying that way for long.  Spring is here and Charlotte's "due date" is fast approaching!  Let me recap what all has happened since I last posted (I hope to share more in detail about each of these items soon, so stay tuned!):

• In November/December, all of the goats were bred.  It was quite convenient, they were bred in the buck owner's driveway!

• In early January, Elly May miscarried her kid.  So sad!

• In mid-January, I dried off Charlotte.  She wasn't producing very much at the end (less than a quart jar).  I was reluctant to dry her off because I love milking! 

• I changed the goats over to a coastal hay/beet pulp diet.  The cost of alfalfa was becoming quite outrageous!

• The goats have a new "hoop hut" ready for kidding time!

• I learned to give "sub-q" CD/T shots to the goats!  They also received their yearly selenium supplements.

Overall, I have really enjoyed this season with the goats.  They have required minimal care at this season, a nice break from the rigors of caring for goat kids, milking and trying to find ways to use all of the milk...

I am very excited about all that the next season holds as well.  The goat pen holds the promise of new life!

Edna: Sweet

Charlotte: Savoring her Supper

Elly May: Silly!

(I snapped this photo as she was rolling around in the dirt, apparently itching herself!)