goat Archives

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… September 11th

Given that it is breeding season it’s time for another goat breeding fact! Goats generally have 21 day cycles, although this can vary depending on breed and the individual goat. They are in heat for 24-36 hours with only about… Keep Reading

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… September 4th

It’s September! Which means the girls will start going into heat and it will soon be breeding season! I can’t believe it’s already this time of year! So going with this theme the next several week’s facts will be about… Keep Reading

Posted on August 31, 2015July 31, 2020 by Crystal

2016 Kid Reservations

It’s that time of year again! Breeding season will be starting very soon. Now is the time to make a reservation for a 2016 kid. We work on a first come first served bases. If you have a specific breeding… Keep Reading

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… August 28th

Have you ever wondered what farms do with all of the manure that their animals produce? Here on The Freckled Farm we use it for our compost and garden. Both goat and llama fecal matter has little to no odor… Keep Reading

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… August 21st

There is a growing trend of people using goats to clear land of brush and keep landscape from becoming overgrown. There are farmers who actually do this as a business… renting out their goats to people who need land cleared.… Keep Reading

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… August 14th

Goats have a life expectancy that is similar to a large dog. Most breeds of goat live between 10-12 years, although under excellent care some goats can live up to 15 years!… Keep Reading

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… August 7th

Did you know that goats burp? An adult goat can carry four to five gallons of plant matter in it’s rumen. The rumen breaks down the plants and acts as a fermentation vat. Gasses are created because of the fermentation… Keep Reading

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Crystal

Beating the Summer Heat

I love the heat! I’m comfortable even on the hottest days of the year… The cold is what I have trouble with (if you were following us last winter you are well aware of this!). The animals however don’t deal… Keep Reading

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday… July 3rd

Goat’s ears come in all shapes and sizes. Some stand straight up, like in the case of Alpines. Some are so small it looks like they have no ears at all, like in the case of Lamanchas. Nubians have large… Keep Reading

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Fact Friday – June 26th

In last week’s Fun Farm Fact I told you that Nubians are the most common dairy goat breed in the US. Many people ask us why we picked Nubians as the goats for our farm. After all, there are several… Keep Reading