11/01/2026
Goodness! Time flies!
What have we been doing?
Spending quiet time with my lovelies, planning for a new year, and sharing the joys (work) of showing with a senior student.
If you dread packing for a vacation, then prepping for a goat show sends that dread into hyperdrive!
It all begins with genetic planning a year or many generations ahead, then carefully (and with much prayer) manage the new life into existence, then maintain growth.
Now that I can admire them in the field, will they handle, be groomed, and behave long enough to be judged against other farm's ideals? Will our program pass muster? Will my students have fun while also working harder than they've worked before?
We had a blast at the last show of the season.
Most of the goats behaved, while one decided that today was the day to use up all her angst in a big push to make the most of being seen! 🤣
We didn't win any ribbons, but we managed to be in the champion line up more than once across the multiple breeds we exhibited. Considering the pedigrees in the competition, I'm more than happy with our "homegrown" placings on our junior herd.
Now that the weather is cooler, I get to enjoy the farm a great deal more than I did during the summer. I believe that breeding is coming to a close, with the last couple does coming into season this week. It will then be time to prep for winter gestations, more farm cleaning, stall prep, then a new show season to look forward to!
Have a great day!
