Jeffers, and goat wrestling

These are on sale at Jeffers, and I bought some for next Christmas.



Also, at Jeffers, got some halters for the goats

Clara doesn't seem to mind hers

June wasn't so sure

Every afternoon, Mike likes to wrestle with Nougat, "Nougie" LOVES attention.

When a Little Farm I Keep

Weather-wise, this is the nicest weekend we've had since October.

Remember that I forced goats on Mike? How does it appear that Mike is taking it?

Nougat on his spool in the bamboo.

Neighbors, Teesa and Sam, stopped by.

Sam really likes Franklin and Franklin really likes Sam.

Franklin and some of the gang.

We got some gravel down on top of the muck.

I like for our critter lot to be a pleasant spot to hang out.

A good hangout for everybody.

MilkDud on his barrel.

I copied this poem from Jama's blog, it's so nice,
http://prosperinegoathill.blogspot.com/
thank you Jama for posting it.

When a Little Farm I Keep

By Katharine Hinkson (1861-1931)

When a little farm I keep,
I shall tend my kine and sheep,
And my pretty lambs shall fold
In deep pastures starred with gold.

On green carpets they shall tread,

Gold and purple be their bed,
Honey clover make their food

In a watered solitude.

Garden places I shall tend,
For a welcome to a friend,
Make for him a roomy seat
By the box and privet sweet.

And my kitchen garden shall
Grow me fruits on tree and wall,
Give me blossoms in the spring
And an autumn gathering.

An old dial and a cote
Where the pigeons fly and float,
And a well so green and dim
Where the little fishes swim.

Hives of honey I shall own,
Bees with drowsy monotone
Toil all day to bring me home
Heather honey at the gloam.

Twixt the mountains and the sea
There my little farm will be.
In a heart-remembered spot
I shall have my happy lot.

In a heart-remembered place,

Where the mountains lift their face,
I shall tend my sheep and kine,
And a thankful heart be mine.

When a little farm I keep,
I shall sleep the happiest sleep,
To my simple meals invite

Thanksgiving and appetite.

In the heart-remembered place

I shall wear a shining face,
And my quiet nights be praise,
And a prayer my innocent days

Gettin' out with the Goats

Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats. We have three does and two bucks.

MilkDud

SweetPea. I kiss those lips every chance I get.

SweetPea rear view

Mike and SweetPea

Mike and MilkDud, working with Dud trying to tame him down.

A lady with cattle, gave this cotton to Mike, says her cattle likes eating cotton, our goats turned their noses up to it though.

Early, Cuckoo Marans Rooster likes to have his picture taken.

Nougat and Clara went on a date. Dud didn't like being left out.

Nougat, SweetPea, June, and Clara

The batchelor pad -Nougat in the house and Dud outside.

Nougat and MilkDud

Nougat, Clara and Franklin

Nougat and Clara

Nougat and Clara

Nougat and Clara

Clara and Nougat. Nougat visited Clara's condo.

Friday 11.14.08 High on a hill with a lonely goatherd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaD9Ozdthg8
high on a hill with a lonely goatherd, please watch



Last night, we baked so more bread. In the yellow bowl with the rolls is warm olive oil, melted butter, and shredded parmesan cheese. oh my. Think I'll make some chili tonight.

Mike has been cutting branches in an effort to keep our Cuckoo Marans from sleeping in the tree at night, we want 'em to get in their house especially with winter coming. According to the weather man, winter is going to be here tomorrow. Mostly cloudy; Temps falling from AM highs; AM showers (early thunder possible); Twilight & nighttime snow showers (west) or flurries (east); NW wind 10-20 mph with PM gusts to 35 mph, NW 15-25 mph at night with gusts to 45 mph

SweetPea Chubby Wilcox

SweetPea LOVES for Mike to scratch her chest. She wiggles her little lips and sticks her tongue out when he does it and he has to hold his tongue - maybe she is imitating him.