You've seen the cute baby goat photos all over the internet and think you might like to have a couple of your own, but what do you need to know before raising your own goats? These are the basic necessities for raising goats: 1.) Good fencing 2.) Adequate shelter 3.) Good quality hay/browse and fresh water 4.) A high-quality mineral supplement Goat Fencing: On our farm, we use both goat and sheep fencing and no-climb horse fencing - both 4ft tall. Whatever you choose, I highly recommend woven wire fencing, with either a 2x4 or 4x4 opening. The welded wire fencing, while cheaper, doesn't hold up as well in the long run. We raise Nigerian Dwarf goats and we've found the ... Read more
About our Cold-Processed Soap
I started making cold-processed soap several years ago when I was looking for a way to use up some of our extra goat milk. After watching several YouTube videos, I jumped right in and ordered all the supplies I would need and got to work making my first batch. As with anything new that you try, there are always learning curves. My first bars of soap were definitely not pretty! I continued on and tried many different recipes and used many different oils until I started perfecting my method and formulas. Another thing that motivated me to learn the art of soap-making is my very sensitive skin. I found many commercial soaps and body washes to be full of chemicals and very harsh often ... Read more
Biscuit Cinnamon Roll Recipe
These quick rolls are a family favorite. They are great for those mornings when you really want cinnamon rolls, but don't have time to wait on a yeast dough to rise. First, gather your ingredients. You'll need flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cold butter and half-and-half to start. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Once mixed, add your chunks of cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until it's well combined, but be careful not to over mix. Add your half-and-half to the flour and mix together until combined. At this point you're ready to roll out the dough. On a floured surface, roll out the ... Read more
