Goats Archives

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Facts Friday – October 30th

Have you ever heard people talking about farm animals and been confused about the terminology they were using? With this week’s farm fact I’m here to help! Below you will find several terms used when describing the farm animals that… Keep Reading

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Facts Friday October 9th

Have you ever been on a goat farm during breeding season? If so, then you are familiar with the smell of a buck in rut… It’s a unique and distinct smell. During breeding season the male goats (bucks) go into… Keep Reading

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Crystal

Fun Farm Facts Friday October 2nd

When you hear facts about when to breed goats you will likely get different answers from different farmers. Some farms like to breed their goats right when they reach sexual maturity, while others, like us, like to wait until they… Keep Reading

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