Saturday, March 23, 2013

Today is a dreary day out with all the talk of snow. But then I look at all the kids on the ground and they just make me smile knowing that spring is coming. And with spring comes Goat shows. I look forward to the coming show season to see if our girls have improved.
We have 4 Fort Knox's boys on the ground right now. Unfortunately for three of them they will be banded. I just will not sell bucks unless I would use them. And heaven forbid I do not need anymore bucks. I have to say when looking for replacements I look at bucks before does.
I am going to have a number of girls for sale this year as backyard milkers. Udders are not what I consider good. And I am still learning what I think is good.It will be hard for me to sell a few of these as they really are pets even thought they have a job. They have personalities and that is what will make me sad.
I wish you all a blessed weekend and please stay safe.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Spring will arrive in a few days , but it is still cold and windy here in Kansas. We are watching a little green up in the pasture but we are going to need a lot more moisture to have hay this year.
We have been having a few kids and I have to say the buck ratio is high. I sure hope the older does will give me some doe kids.  We had a very special birthday yesterday as Promiseland Fort Knox turned 10. He is still working and I am hoping the older girls are all bred. He lived with them for 4 months so I hope he managed to settle more of them. I do look out the window and see some girls with less than a girly figure so that excites me. I have a lot of fun when delivery time comes around as I am excited to unwrap the package. 
Going to have some for sale this year and may have some of the older girls for sale also. If you know of a doe you like check in and see if she has kidded yet.
 This picture is of Maudie watching the first Fort Knox kid to arrive. Well he is here but would of been a pretty doe. But not to be.