Category Archives: Kidding

Splat, Part 2.

Posted on April 18, 2017 by The Goat Cheese Lady

We decided we should just let him go, and for a minute I agreed. But then my heart took over. I couldn’t do it.  Knowing mama was right there with her udder full, nursing her other two boys, I just couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Remember Chester?

Posted on March 10, 2016 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Remember Chester?  Our Thanksgiving Turkey?  Well, he had a stay of execution.  Mostly because he wasn’t from the grocery store and a certain upper echelon patriarchal family member requested a turkey injected with butter and wrapped in cellophane be prepared for … Continue reading →

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Babies and Milk and Cheese Everywhere!

Posted on April 30, 2015 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Spring on the farm is the beginning of life after the rest and revitalization that is winter.  In March, we bought a dozen new baby chicks to become our new egg laying flock and 12 goat kids were born…8 bucklings, 4 doelings, all healthy … Continue reading →

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What to do After You Move.

Posted on February 4, 2015 by The Goat Cheese Lady

We moved into our new digs three weeks ago.  It is due to that fact that I can now speak as an expert on a few things to do after you move.  OK, maybe not exactly an expert, but I’ll share … Continue reading →

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Hello Fall! – uncut

Posted on October 1, 2014 by The Goat Cheese Lady

I look out at the leaves changing color on the trees, and give thanks that fall is here and winter is coming.  It’s the beginning of the farm’s down time.  I used to resist the first freeze of the fall, hating to see the … Continue reading →

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We’re The Nearing The End Of The Milk

Posted on September 24, 2014 by The Goat Cheese Lady

It’s about that time of year again, although about a month ahead of schedule, that the does stop producing milk until they kid again in the spring.  I’m anticipating that we’ll have jars of the white liquid in our refrigerator … Continue reading →

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The Broncos and Breeding – uncut

Posted on September 16, 2014 by The Goat Cheese Lady

September brings two things, Broncos season and Breeding season.  For either form of entertainment, you can sit on the sidelines and watch.  Both are rather action packed. Around the time Broncos season kicks up, Lucy, Canela, Snowflake and MaryAnn are … Continue reading →

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On A Hay Bale Under The Moonlight…

Posted on June 12, 2014 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Remember my favorite store?  It’s Eve’s Revolution.  Locally owned, cute clothes, nice people. About a month ago, I used the last of a gift card from my parents to buy a cream-colored dress off the sale rack.  When I paid … Continue reading →

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And Two More Makes Five!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Goat Cheese Lady

We checked on Sally last night around 9 pm when we did chores.  Her udder was full and she’d been by herself a lot of the day, no signs of mucousy discharge.  Birth did not seem imminent.  We watched a … Continue reading →

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Lucy’s Turn!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by The Goat Cheese Lady

Three Days Ago: Goats don’t plan their births for the most convenient times.  OK.  You’re right, they don’t plan them at all.  So, whoever is in charge of the whole “when should I get down to business and get these … Continue reading →

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