The goats have proven to be a wonderful addition to our homestead. I'm afraid Wayne may not agree, though! He has "help" any time he tries to work outside. Most of the time it's just a challenge, but sometimes it can be a little too much. Like this day when he was working on a riding mower, and Miracle decided to have a taste.
You last heard that I was buying Perle and "Jasper." A lot has changed since then. The breeder had named "Jasper" Bill after Buffalo Bill because he looked like a baby bison when he was born. I'd known him for almost two months before he came home, and I never could remember Jasper quickly enough and called him Bill at least half the time. I gave in and he is Bill. Getting a good picture of him is like trying to capture a wild animal in the jungle!
Perle is the original dairy goat I selected to bring home. She has proven to be a real sweetheart, and a joy to milk twice a day. (She does have ornery moments from time to time, but who doesn't?!) I am very pleased with her. So much so that I may not branch out into the Nubians like I originally planned. 
Pete (as in, Peter Pan) was a sweet surprise. I was there while Pete's mother was in labor, and also next day, but not at his actual birth. Michele (my breeder) gave him to me, which was such a blessing because I didn't really get to enjoy Bill's "bottle baby" phase. Pete is truly my baby!
Miracle is our most recent addition to our herd. She's quite a mess! She is very sweet, loving, and attached to people. I'm not sure she even thinks she's a goat.
She's also into EVERYTHING!!! -including my flower pot. LOL!
Miracle has a precocious udder. She is only six months old, and her udder is nearly as big as Perle's.
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Does a 'precocious udder' mean she'll produce more, or earlier? I've never heard the term!
Thank you for your comment on my blog. I replied to you there.
Your goats look great! I long for a dairy cow (but not really, as I already can't manage what I must!), and goats might be a good step in that direction, but Hubby has a specific distaste for the species, so we have none...
EJ, A precocious udder means she is already producing milk, and she hasn't even been pregnant yet. She had a full stream of milk the very first time I checked her. I didn't even have to "prime" her or anything. I was SO excited! Typically, girls with precocious udders are excellent producers.
I am not milking her because I want her to put that energy into growth instead of milk production. I will have her bred in the fall and once she kids, then I will start milking her. :-)
Hi Michelle,
Thanks so much for the comment today on my blog! I responded to you there! I really enjoyed the pictures of your goats!! I have thought about goats for our homestead, but my husband says that is the one animal he would rather not get! LOL . . . maybe he could relate to your husband!! Thanks again! Have a blessed day!
Hi Megan Jenelle,
Thanks for stopping by! I like the goats very much. They are like dogs, but better because they produce milk. :D My darling husband will like them much better once they are in the pasture full time. They currently graze each afternoon in the yard, consuming whatever looks tasty, whether that be my lilac, apple tree, or the wiring on the truck. LOL!
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