June 20, 2011

  • Update on the Goats

    Hope and Dahlia are doing very well. It's hard to believe it's only been 3 weeks since we got them. We've all adjusted very well to the daily routine of milking and caring for them.  They have quite the personalities that always keep us laughing.

    Hope is a feisty thing with a very stubborn streak.  She knows what she wants and she attempts to do it.  She is definitely the herd leader and tries to be the leader at all times. She's figuring out that she isn't always in charge.  She love attention, especially if Dahlia is getting some and makes sure to push her way in to make sure she isn't being left out.  She also doesn't stand still very long, so it is hard to get a good picture of her.
     

    Dahlia is very sweet and calm.  She is very good natured and loves everyone. I'm really interested to see how she does on the milk stand and if her calm disposition holds true for milking as well.  She is a little Houdini and will get out of just about anything she wants to get out of. She's been out roaming around more than Hope.  We've found her out several times now.  There is a chance she may be pregnant which would mean babies the end of August and another milker.  We are really hoping this is the case.
      

    So 3 weeks in and we're still loving the goats.  We're getting around a quart a day which is great and everyone loves the milk.  We're hoping to make cheese and yogurt this weekend.