Gordon's Haywire Ranch

14/03/2025

Glimmer got in on the twin fun. She's not going to let the goats be the only ones having fun with multiples 😍

09/03/2025

The babies have been coming fast. Twins, triplets and cuteness everywhere. Still some fat bellies out there and we are playing the waiting game! 🐐 🐐 🐐

21/02/2025

From the littlest to the biggest. The two biggest ones were double yolkers! Hens are on double duty laying eggs around here. Someone told them spring is in the air. 🐣
🥚 🪺 🍳 🥚

06/02/2025

Worth their weight in gold!

05/02/2025

This little guy was lucky and made his appearance last week before the -36 weather we now have! He did manage to scoot under the fence away from his first time momma. He's an adventurous one much to her dismay.
Now he's lounging in a well stocked fluffy bed of straw in our calf shelter.
Happy calving everyone...hope it's as fruitful and easy as it gets.

26/08/2024

A few of the 2024 calves. I am loving the looks of these babies. 🤩 Even little Gordon our highland babe is growing!

13/08/2024

Harvested the Garlic today! Couldn't do it all without my helpers.
Garlic is essential for us and the goats too. A garlic clove a few times a month helps them with their parasite resistance.

13/08/2024

Haying had its ups and downs this year, but we are finally done! We are grateful for what we got, considering some didn't get much. We feel blessed. Scarlett even helped me alot this season. What a great way to grow up!

28/06/2024

This guy is for sale! Polled, blue eyed, proven breeder and friendly. Registered too! Pic of his babies for reference!

09/06/2024

Good day for a walk! Highland love ❤️

19/05/2024

06/05/2024

Oh Greta, She definitely adhered to the rules of Doe Code this week. Waiting till the minute we left the farm to pop out this little darling. He's a handsome boy and a super cute addition to our funny farm.

06/05/2024

If I've ever mentioned Doe Code. This is a good explanation of goats and kidding.🐐🐐❤️. This may also apply to Greta the cow.

For those wondering what is:
(Found on web years ago, author unknown)

The doe's secret code of honor is as old as goats themselves and is the species best kept secret. No doe shall ever kid before its time. (Its time being determined by the following factors):

1- No kid shall be born until total chaos has been reached by all involved. Your owner's house must be a wreck, their family hungry and desperate for clean clothes, and their social life nonexistent.

2- "Midwives" must reach the babbling fool status before you kid out. Bloodshot eyes, tangled hair and the inability to form a sentence mean the time is getting close.

3- For every bell, beeper, camera or whistle they attach to you, kidding must be delayed by at least one day for each item. If they use an audio monitor, one good yell per hour will keep things interesting.

4- If you hear the words, "She's nowhere near ready. She'll be fine while we're away for the weekend," Wait until they load the car, then begin pushing!

5- Owner stress must be at an all time high! If you are in the care of someone else, ten to fifteen phone calls a day is a sign you're getting close.

6- When you hear the words "I can't take it anymore!" wait at least three more days.

7 -You must keep this waiting game interesting. False alarms are mandatory! Little teasers such as looking at your stomach, pushing your food around in the bucket and then walking away from it, and nesting, are always good for a rise. Be creative and find new things to do to keep the adrenaline pumping in those who wait.

8- The honor of all goats is now in your hands. Use this time to avenge all of your barn mates. Think about your friend who had to wear that silly costume in front of those people. Hang onto that baby for another day. OH, they made him do tricks too! Three more days seems fair. Late feedings, the dreaded diet, bad haircuts, those awful wormings can also be avenged at this time.

9- If you have fulfilled all of the above and are still not sure when to have the kids, listen to the weather forecast on the radio that has been so generously provided by those who wait. Severe storm warning is what you're waiting for. In the heart of the storm jump into action! The power could go out and you could have the last laugh. You have a good chance of those who wait missing the whole thing while searching for a flashlight that works!

10- Make the most of your interrupted nights. Beg for food each time someone comes into the barn to check you. Your barn mates will love you as the extra goodies fall their way too.

Remember, this code of honor was designed to remind man of how truly special goats are. Do your best to reward those who wait with a beautiful doeling to carry on the Doe Code of Honor for the next generation of those who wait.

30/04/2024

Anyone I know coming from Chetwynd to Taylor area that could haul me 3 standard size goats before the weekend? 😊

27/04/2024

Where there are goats.... there is Goat Milk Soap! Support local and an amazing artisan. Not me but using our farm fresh milk!

11/04/2024

I love this time of year. Babies everywhere.

06/04/2024

One fat baby for Marla, and a cesarean. Poor girl went through alot for this little guy. But she still loves him and so do we.