The Goat Business

 Everyone who is in the business of raising goats knows you have to eventually sell some.  You can't keep them all.  They would eventually eat you out of house and home.  I have a serious problem of getting attached, which is why we never sold any of last year's kids (even the wethers).  I finally came to terms with the fact that I would have to say goodbye to a bunch of the kids I'd raised.  I'm pleased to report that this was a good year for goat sales.  See below for the list of goats who have gone to their new homes.  Sorry for using old pictures.  I've been too busy to take pictures and although I probably have some on my phone I don't have time to upload and edit them right now.

Champ, a wether out of Garnet from last year.  

 Taz, a wether out of Topaz from last year.

 Dottie, who we determined is too old to breed and is now enjoying her retirement home.

 Both of Topaz's bucklings from this year.

 Both of Garnet's bucklings from this year (we are keeping their triplet sister).

Both of LeeAnn's kids from this year, the buckling and doeling.

The doeling (in the second and third picture) has a conformation fault that meant she couldn't be bred, but she's a sweetheart who is making a great pet.

The last one we still have for sale is Amethyst's wether Peter.

 We have someone who is interested in him, but if they back out I won't be disappointed.  I'm very attached to him and want to keep him SO bad!!

It's hard to let them go, but it's a big part of the business.  Who knows?  Maybe we will see them in a local show?  :D

I'll update on everyone that we still have soon.  Wait until you see the bottle kids.  They are getting so big and are absolutely gorgeous!!

21 Day No TV Challenge - Complete

I  don't have a ton of time, so I have to make this quick, but I did want to update you guys on the challenge I was doing.  I completed the challenge and actually continued it longer than the 21 days because after that long of a break I just didn't have any interest in watching TV anymore.  I finally caved and started watching TV again when I got an ear infection and was laying around in bed being miserable.  I'm still watching after getting better, but I'm definitely limiting how much time I spend watching it.  I would call the challenge a success and it was definitely a great experience if you are considering doing it yourself.

I'll try to give you guys an update on the farm as soon as I can.  A lot has been happening, but I've been too busy to post about any of it.  I hope you all are doing well!!