Tag Archives: kidding

Holy Goat Dynasty

Posted on 30 August 2017 by ecologica1

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 | Leave a comment

Sunday arvo on the farm

Posted on 16 September 2015 by ecologica1

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 →

Posted in Feeding/Feed, Holy Goat News, Holy Goat News, hooves and udders, IN the Dairy, In the Paddock, spring | Tagged cheese, compost, feet trimming, hoof trimming, kidding, new milkers, pasture growth, planting, spring, spring 2015, Sunday, weaning | Leave a comment

Spring and Rejuvenation

Posted on 23 September 2014 by ecologica1

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 | Leave a comment

Who do you think you are?

Posted on 18 September 2013 by ecologica1

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 | Leave a comment

Who’s Kidding?

Posted on 6 August 2013 by ecologica1

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 →