Goat Fever

I posted not too long ago that we were interested in getting more goats.  There really is a market for goats in our area.  Our financial situation is in the process of changing and we want to make sure we are good stewards of what God has given to us!  Patrick and I were looking for ways to supplement our income.  So, we are trying our hand at goat farming.  Fun!  Surprised?

As we told Josh about our ideas, he soon came on board.  One thing about him, he loves to research things out and look from many angles.  He found that the Boer goats bring in a good bit of money.  He scoured craigslist and waited patiently and found an adorable boer goat buckling to start his little herd.  He named him Bubba :o)

We introduced him to Jenna and Paddington.  Jenna is definitely the oldest and bossiest goat.  Poor Bubba.  He's been headbutted quite a few times.  But, the crazy guy just keeps going right back to her.  I think he's in love. :o)  He is so soft!!  Not wiry like our other goats.

Then, we found a couple of goats we were interested in on Craigslist, too! (anyone else love looking on craigslist?)  We found a Boer/Nubian Nanny that had just delivered a buckling 3 weeks prior.  Her baby boy is 1/4 Nubian and 3/4 Boer.  When we arrived on the farm where they were for sale, we saw tons of goats!  It was fun to pick the brains of the owners about how they do with their goats and things they do to make a profit.  Very interesting!  The nanny goat was a little skittish and didn't want to have too much interaction.  We weren't too crazy about that.  We want goats that our children won't be afraid of and can play and take care of them.  But, when we saw her little buckling baby, we were sold!  He's so adorable!
Introducing, Charlotte and Corduroy!

At first, they hid in any place they could find.  I told the kids to be patient, but keep trying.

We all tried to give them attention!

By day two, they acclimated to us very well.  We were amazed!  Charlotte is very sweet and calm and is such a good goat Momma!  Corduroy is bouncy, energetic, but loves us too!  yay!

Our little farm is growing, and we are enjoying it so much!!