There is a lovely piebald deer that frequents the farm. I always do a double take when I see her, thinking a goat got out of the pasture. 😁🦌🐐

Two more kids born within 5 minutes of each other! Both bucklings. 🙄 Tallula gave me exactly what I asked, but he was supposed to be a she! 😄 Both were textbook births and everyone is doing well so I can’t really complain. 💙🐐🐐💙 #kiddingseason #farmlife #nigeriandwarfgoats

Update: Andi gave birth to a huge single buck kid yesterday evening. This little dude is already causing trouble. His head was curved back so I had to use the kid puller. It took almost an hour to get him in position and out into the world. They are both doing well! 🎉🐐💙 #kiddingseason #farmlife

Andi is kicking off kidding season! I hope they arrive before the temperature drops this evening. These babies are Red Bull’s first kids. Super excited! 💚🐐💚
#kiddingseason #nigeriandwarfgoats #homesteading #farmlife

It was a beautiful morning here on the farm. 💙❄️🌤️ #clouds #farmlife

Our LGDs get a treat when I go to feed the alpacas. They wait for me every day! 😆🐾💜
#livestockguardiandogs #farmlife #homesteading

That is awesome! We had screech owls in our big silver maple one year. The babies were so adorable. 🦉

Kimchi! One of my favorite ferments to make. 🧡
#homesteading #fermenting #homemade #lactofermentaion

Beautiful! Barred owl?

Yes, they are a wonderful breed. These are the first I’ve had. I wanted some for a while too and found the perfect opportunity. They should start laying soon. I hope to hatch some in spring and add more to the flock. 💜

New chickens on the homestead. Bielefelders! So happy to have a rooster again. He is gorgeous!🐓💙
#chickens #homesteading #farmlife

Winter oyster mushrooms! Yay! #mushrooms #forage #fungi

These are all does. One is polled, the others are disbudded. I milk them and make soap, lotion, cheese, etc. We also process a few wethers for meat each year. We have about 18 does and 4 bucks with our next batch of kids due in a month. They are so much fun! 💗

Everyone is enjoying the warmer temperatures and sunshine. The goat babies are almost two months old and are so happy to be outside! 💜🐐🌞 #nigeriandwarfgoats #goats #farmlife #goatbabies

Feta made from my fresh goat’s milk. Yum!
#homesteading #nigeriandwarfgoats #cheese #homemade

Yay! We are finally getting a break from the frigid, snowy weather. It’s gonna be muddy but I’ll take it! 🌤️❣️
#farmlife #homesteading #sunshine

I love the double yolkers. Bonus! 🥚

They are gorgeous! My male LGD is a maremma/kangal cross. He’s worth his weight in gold! 💙

They are beautiful! 💜🦙

I call this piece “Winter on the Farm” ❄️🥶❄️
#farmlife #homesteading #iykyk #winter

Our young buck, Red Bull, is experiencing winter for the first time. He is not a fan! 💙🐐❄️
#farmlife #homesteading #nigeriandwarfgoats #winter

It was finally warm enough for a winter hike. Good for the soul! 💙❄️💙
#hike #winter #farmlife

Wesley and Buttercup are all grown up. Can’t wait for goslings in the spring! 🐥❣️

Dulce says Good Morning! ❣️🦙🌞
#alpaca #farmlife

Koda Bear keeping an eye on things. He’s such a good boy! 🤍🐾
#livestockguardiandog #farmlife

Meyer lemon from our tree!🍋💛🌞

Spoiled boy

Winter prep chores are in full effect. One of my many “helpers.” #goatsarenosey