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Holy Goat Dynasty
We’ve just had another successful kidding. Kidding is always a stressful time, but this season was so much easier for us all, thanks to our repurposed shed and refined management systems. The new shed has a concrete floor – its … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Goat News, IN the Dairy, In the Paddock, spring, winter
Tagged animal husbandry, dairy goat, genetics, Holy Goat, kidding, kids, lineage, management, nursery, shed
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Sunday arvo on the farm
It’s been a while since we posted a blog, but things have been busy on the farm. Sundays are no different. A typical Sunday at Holy Goat involves milking early morning and afternoon (just like every other day) cheesemaking (just like every other … Continue reading
Spring and Rejuvenation
La Primavera, Spring, and thoughts turn to rejuvenation, renewal and regrowth; to new life and productive times ahead. At Holy Goat, Spring starts in August as we welcome the new kids, but they’re not the only rejuvenation taking place on the … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Goat News, Holy Goat News, spring
Tagged cell grazing, kidding, pastures, rejuvenation, renewal, revegetation, Ruby, spring 2014, tree planting
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Who do you think you are?
Ivy was born on the 9th August this year, the last of the kids born to the maiden does (first time kidding). She comes from a long line of goats. Her mother is Hoya, borne by Jasmine, who came from … Continue reading
Posted in Feeding/Feed, Holy Goat News, Holy Goat News, In the Paddock, spring
Tagged breeding, genetics, kidding, maternal lines, naming, traits
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Who’s Kidding?
We are coming up to our most intense time on the farm – kidding. Our pregnant does are due to start birthing on 9 August and it’s an expectant time for us all on the farm. The natural breeding season … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Goat News, In the Paddock, winter, winter
Tagged animal husbandry, breeding, dairy goats, does, Holy Goat cheeses, kidding, nutrition
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