Ever since I got into goats, actually before when I was just drooling, I always had a thing for Wattles! For those who DONT know what wattles are, they are little flabs of skin on a goats neck, usually 2 and the same size. Well they have always been an obsession to me! I think they are almost cuter than the goat!
Anyway, I have had TONS of trouble finding them here, because even though people own goats with wattles, doesnt mean the goat and her babies are going to be nice. I was feeling hopeless....:(
Then this march, I was looking on my goat group emails, theres not much that I respond too, but it was the friday market and everyone was advertising goats for sale everywhere! Its fun to see how other people market and talk about whos for sale, also gives me a chance to drool and wish I was rich so I could buy each nice goat LOL
Well, There was 1 email I saw that for some reason I felt I needed to read, weird since I barely read them, well when I clicked on it, it was a farm in Ohio so I thought why even bother? Then I saw 1 pic and....WATTLES! So I read on and sure enough this breeder had a wattle buck and had alot of his kids for sale who indeed had wattles! Oh and this buck wasnt just ANY BUCK, He was a Buttin Heads goat! The breeder of Buttin Heads was a GREAT breeder and unfortunately passed away so these lines were important to have! Not only was this boy amazing with his bloodlines, he was also a FINISHED CHAMPION in one registry! OK I was hooked! I looked at his girls and beautiful!
So I emailed the breeder and BEGGED her to see if she knew any transportation coming here, I couldnt afford shipping! Well she emailed me back and said she really wanted me to have a doe from her so she said she would work with me.
After all this.....I now am the PROUD owner of 2 lovely wattle does! These girls were flown in from Ohio last week and are doing great! They are 5 months old and are very dairy and colorful! One is a cute little chammy, and the other is a very flashy buckskin! They will most likely be bred this fall...
Well I thought the story would be nice! It was hard keeping it a secret, but in the end im SO grateful! If anyone would like this breeders contact info, let me know!
Thanks SOOOO MUCH Colleen, you have no idea how much this means to me
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Havent been on in a while!
So, Im really sad I havent been on in forever! My original plan was to be able to go on as much as possible and write here all the time, of course that hasnt happened!
Havent had internet here in a couple months, so finally I am able to update!
Yesterday was Lotus's 1 year Birthday, she is doing so well and looks very nice!
All the goats seem to be doing well, we had a bad kidding year, but im trying to forget about that and focus on this years breedings! Im pretty excited about the pairings this fall, going to be some great pairs and we should have nice kids, if all goes well!
Well, hopefully I will update again soon :)
Havent had internet here in a couple months, so finally I am able to update!
Yesterday was Lotus's 1 year Birthday, she is doing so well and looks very nice!
All the goats seem to be doing well, we had a bad kidding year, but im trying to forget about that and focus on this years breedings! Im pretty excited about the pairings this fall, going to be some great pairs and we should have nice kids, if all goes well!
Well, hopefully I will update again soon :)
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASPER!!! :)
YEP thats right, today is Jaspers FIRST birthday! I cant believe it has been a year, he still seems like my baby boy, and sure does act like it!
Well, its a pretty interesting story on how I ended up getting this AMAZING buck, so I thought I would share it :)
In february of 2010, I went with my friend to go to Castle Rock farm, one of the best nigi farms in California, she was picking out her buck and told me that I should try and get one.
The end of February there were some babies, and a buck for sale, he was really cute, and polled, I thought, why not?? So I bought him. Well unfortunately it wasnt meant to be, he passed away when he was only a few weeks old, I was really sad, but knew that because this farm is so popular I really needed to go back and get another one before it was too late.
Well I went into the baby area, I was all alone, everyone else was getting some bottles ready, I saw this really cute little gold baby, I really wanted to hold it, so I put my hands out to hold her and all of a sudden this BIG buckskin boy jumped into my hands and demanded love, so since he was pretty cute I sat down and held him. He looked at me and BIT me! I was so mad, but as soon as that happened I fell in love, I knew it was meant to be, he fell asleep in my lap and I knew he was mine. It was like it was meant to be because when everyone came in they said he was the one for sale, I was so happy!
I got to take him home and bottle feed him, he was at my friends house but I would go over and feed him. I decided to call him Jasper, and it totally fits him! NO!! I didnt name him Jasper from twilight!! Jasper is also a Gemstone, and it fit into his theme!
Im so happy I have Jasper, he has turned out to be an amazing boy, at first he had the BIGGEST ears ive ever seen, I wanted to call him dumbo LOL but now hes grown into a very handsome boy, and so far his kids have been super dairy and very pretty!
I think Jasper is definently one of my favorite goats, and he sometimes gets more love than my girls, dont judge me! I dont care if he smells LOL
Well, heres a pic of him when he was a baby, dont make fun of his ears!! lol
Here he is now!! I love him :)
Well, its a pretty interesting story on how I ended up getting this AMAZING buck, so I thought I would share it :)
In february of 2010, I went with my friend to go to Castle Rock farm, one of the best nigi farms in California, she was picking out her buck and told me that I should try and get one.
The end of February there were some babies, and a buck for sale, he was really cute, and polled, I thought, why not?? So I bought him. Well unfortunately it wasnt meant to be, he passed away when he was only a few weeks old, I was really sad, but knew that because this farm is so popular I really needed to go back and get another one before it was too late.
Well I went into the baby area, I was all alone, everyone else was getting some bottles ready, I saw this really cute little gold baby, I really wanted to hold it, so I put my hands out to hold her and all of a sudden this BIG buckskin boy jumped into my hands and demanded love, so since he was pretty cute I sat down and held him. He looked at me and BIT me! I was so mad, but as soon as that happened I fell in love, I knew it was meant to be, he fell asleep in my lap and I knew he was mine. It was like it was meant to be because when everyone came in they said he was the one for sale, I was so happy!
I got to take him home and bottle feed him, he was at my friends house but I would go over and feed him. I decided to call him Jasper, and it totally fits him! NO!! I didnt name him Jasper from twilight!! Jasper is also a Gemstone, and it fit into his theme!
Im so happy I have Jasper, he has turned out to be an amazing boy, at first he had the BIGGEST ears ive ever seen, I wanted to call him dumbo LOL but now hes grown into a very handsome boy, and so far his kids have been super dairy and very pretty!
I think Jasper is definently one of my favorite goats, and he sometimes gets more love than my girls, dont judge me! I dont care if he smells LOL
Well, heres a pic of him when he was a baby, dont make fun of his ears!! lol
Here he is now!! I love him :)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Jenny kidded!! Saturday, 26, 2011
Jenny kidded saturday with triplets! 2 boys and one BIG girl! All are very healthy and doing great!
Heres the doeling with beautiful blue eyes! Shes reserved, her name is Marigold
The family together!
Heres the doeling with beautiful blue eyes! Shes reserved, her name is Marigold
Heres the blue eyed buckling, he looks JUST like momma!
Heres the black boy, brown eyes, hes not the flashiest but hes the SWEETEST :)
Friday, February 25, 2011
Baby Goat FEVER!!!
Ive been waiting.....and waiting.....and waiting....and waiting...and well....you get the idea!
Baby goat season is the best! Because you get to see all the immature Juniors become first time mommys, the bond is amazing. Plus who doesnt love cute little fluffy baby goats to play with? Those little cuties ALWAYS make me laugh.
Well, Jenny is supossed to be kidding soon....Im hoping she hurrys! Id very much like to have baby goats to play with.
Now that the goats are at the new place, I feel WAY better, less stress, because a GREAT AMAZING WONDERFUL friend has been watching them and checking on them. I trust her with my life, and my goats lives. They are safe, and I know everyone is getting pretty excited about having some baby goats.
I finally decided its time for me to have my own disbudder and try to do this on my own, people should take bets to see if I can actually do it HA! I also got a bunch of goat stuff, im pretty excited to try it all out, I doubt my goats will be though, some if it wont be fun for them! But im finally starting to do things on my own, and I like it. I HATE relying on people, not because I dont trust them but because I feel weird asking favors and expecting people to do things for me, so im slowly doing everything, and it feels good!
The weather is starting to get bad, SO maybe Jenny will kid soon? Ya....dont hold your breath.
Of course she is my Jenny, and I love her to death, I just PRAY she will be ok with kidding and raise her kids to be healthy little mini jennys!
Thats me and my BIG FAT PREGNANT GIRL JENNY!! She loves me :)
Baby goat season is the best! Because you get to see all the immature Juniors become first time mommys, the bond is amazing. Plus who doesnt love cute little fluffy baby goats to play with? Those little cuties ALWAYS make me laugh.
Well, Jenny is supossed to be kidding soon....Im hoping she hurrys! Id very much like to have baby goats to play with.
Now that the goats are at the new place, I feel WAY better, less stress, because a GREAT AMAZING WONDERFUL friend has been watching them and checking on them. I trust her with my life, and my goats lives. They are safe, and I know everyone is getting pretty excited about having some baby goats.
I finally decided its time for me to have my own disbudder and try to do this on my own, people should take bets to see if I can actually do it HA! I also got a bunch of goat stuff, im pretty excited to try it all out, I doubt my goats will be though, some if it wont be fun for them! But im finally starting to do things on my own, and I like it. I HATE relying on people, not because I dont trust them but because I feel weird asking favors and expecting people to do things for me, so im slowly doing everything, and it feels good!
The weather is starting to get bad, SO maybe Jenny will kid soon? Ya....dont hold your breath.
Of course she is my Jenny, and I love her to death, I just PRAY she will be ok with kidding and raise her kids to be healthy little mini jennys!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
We...are....MOVING :D
I decided its time to announce, since its happening tomorrow! We are moving to a new location, Oroville, cali!
The goats will have an awesome place to be, and im sooooo excited! I will still be coming to Elk Grove alot, visiting family and friends, so it is possible for me to bring goats with me, incase any of my old customers still want to buy goats from me
Thanks to everyone who bought goats from me, I love you guys, you have helped me so much, and I cherish all of you :)
On a side note, all the girls are getting very chubby, and Jenny is still holding out on those babies, hoping soon though!
The goats will have an awesome place to be, and im sooooo excited! I will still be coming to Elk Grove alot, visiting family and friends, so it is possible for me to bring goats with me, incase any of my old customers still want to buy goats from me
Thanks to everyone who bought goats from me, I love you guys, you have helped me so much, and I cherish all of you :)
On a side note, all the girls are getting very chubby, and Jenny is still holding out on those babies, hoping soon though!
Monday, February 7, 2011
BABIES SOON :)
My baby girl Jenny seems to be getting very close to Kidding! Her udder has just been filling up everyday! And everyone is telling me she will kid soon, IM SO NERVOUS!
Jenny was my very first goat, so shes super special, I love her, my FAVORITE goat, and shes the ONE goat that is guarenteed a permanant spot on my farm!
Well shes not registered, but her kids should be nice family milkers and great pets! And she has blue eyes! So those are possible!
I have NO reservations on any of my girls yet, if you are interested please let me know, you will get first pic of any kid! How awesome is that??
Anyway heres Jenny
Jenny was my very first goat, so shes super special, I love her, my FAVORITE goat, and shes the ONE goat that is guarenteed a permanant spot on my farm!
Well shes not registered, but her kids should be nice family milkers and great pets! And she has blue eyes! So those are possible!
I have NO reservations on any of my girls yet, if you are interested please let me know, you will get first pic of any kid! How awesome is that??
Anyway heres Jenny
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