Todays Projects were “for the birds”

Bi-level Roost Bars for Chicken Coop When our chicks grow, they will need roost bars! I built them some today. We will put the roosts up on a “Droppings board” in the coop before the chicks move in. The “droppings board” or “Poop boards” will be at a comfortable height for us to clean up… Continue reading Todays Projects were “for the birds”

Our Small Goat Herd Grew again!

Juniper's 2021 kids

Jolene Had Twins too! This afternoon Jolene gave birth to two gorgeous kids. A coloured buckling and a white doeling. It was a smooth birth, and TGP Jolene is an excellent mother. We now have 6 goats: our two original NZ Kiko does, TGP Juniper and TGP Jolene Two White purebread kiko Doelings A white… Continue reading Our Small Goat Herd Grew again!

Our First Kids!

Juniper had Twins! One Doeling and one Buckling We will have to think of names for them soon. More babies to come… Now we wait for Jolene to have hers! Will Jolene’s kids be all white as well? or will they get some colour from their sire?

Today’s Project – A Creep Gate

What’s a creep gate? A creep gate provides a physical barrier that only allows smaller animals access. This allows smaller animals to enter and feed on precious and expensive minerals and feed while keeping adults out. How did I make it? I used some rough cut lumber and some metal tubes and threw it together…… Continue reading Today’s Project – A Creep Gate

Good bye, Blu. RIP

Horrible accident Today was a hard day. We had to say good bye to our wonderful puppy, Blu. He was in a horrible accident with a truck and succumbed to his injuries.. We can take some comfort in knowing that he did not suffer, it was quick. Such a good boy He was a good… Continue reading Good bye, Blu. RIP

Signs of a Healthy Goat

Look at that smile :)

How can you tell if your goat is healthy?  We all want our animals to be healthy and happy. These are all signs of a Happy and Healthy Goat: Normal Temperature – 102 to 104 F.  You will need a rectal thermometer to check your goats temperature. A fever would be a sign of infection.… Continue reading Signs of a Healthy Goat

Our First Goats

Look at that smile :)

We bought Two New Zealand Kiko Does (almost) I know… I am not ready for goats yet! Believe me, I heard it. I don’t have fences or a shelter… But… I have a shelter ordered, as well as some freestanding fence panels. I will be ready soon… Because the ground is frozen solid, we can’t… Continue reading Our First Goats