Devonviolet Acres

[farmerjan]

They are growing so fast. It cracks me up how goats/kids HAVE to climb on stuff....Seen several halfway up a tree that a friend has in the field where they have their meat goat kids....it leans over some and they are way up on the limbs....
Cute Pictures

 

[Baymule]

What cuties. I know just watching their zest for life makes you smile. Happiness is goat kids!

 

[Devonviolet]

Thanks, @farmerjan.

Yes, they are growing fast! I'm amazed at how quickly they were trying to climb. When they were just 4 days old, they were already trying to climb on stacked cinder blocks.

Today, they are 8 days old and they were jumping up on a stump taller than the cinder blocks, going up and over logs, as well as running along the logs.

At one point, I snapped a picture & Faith (who was on a log) jumped up in the air, kicking up her heels. She must have been two feet off the ground. Now, why couldn't she have done that when I snapped the shot???

 

[Wehner Homestead]

They are SO photogenic!

 

[Bruce]

Now, why couldn't she have done that when I snapped the shot???

She knows you will pay a lot of attention to her antics waiting for another chance at that shot, she's a drama queen

 

[Devonviolet]

She knows you will pay a lot of attention to her antics waiting for another chance at that shot, she's a drama queen

You know? I think you may be right, Bruce. Of the two, Faith is the one that tries everything first. "Little Miss Independence". Aways doing something funny to get our attention.

Last night they were both being cute. Usually they curl up together, in a corner. But, they laid down near the wire, that allows light and air into their stall. I think they were watching DH & I, as we finished up for the night.

It was so cute, I just HAD to get a photo of it.

 

[Mike CHS]

That is an awesome picture

 

[Wehner Homestead]

 

[Mini Horses]

Devonviolet -- question for you (may have asked before but don't remember and lots of posting to read thru to find out!)

Do you run your milk thru your separator cold or room temp or just milked? Do you find any difference in results when cold or warm?

YES!!! I am milking and ready to use the separator I don't even need the cream just want to do this because I have waited so long to be able to. You know the excitement!

I'm going to make some quick cheese spread this week, also. Just because I can! Haven't milked in several months but, now have does in milk. Sharing with the kids for now -- however, mine are full size does that produce a LOT. Actually have to milk out as kids can't drink enough and I want to keep them milking after weaning, so production needs to stay up from start.

 

[Bruce]

Goat butter!