Kidding season upon us

Rather than snow falling as the kidding season began, we witnessed fine weather and considerable snow melt, also known as mud.  That didn't matter to the baby goats as they came into the world--they just loved the spring-like weather.  On average, each doe has two kids, and ours are no exception.  Over the next couple of weeks we had as many as 80 frisky little ones to feed and care for at one time.  Several days ago we had enough milking mothers to begin saving milk in our bulk cooling tank in preparation for cheesemaking.  Goatsbeard Cheese will soon be on store shelves!

Peter and friends with new babies.

A few days old.

Jenn has a favorite.

New Website

We've had a long winter, but a productive one.  If you are reading this blog, you realize the Goatsbeard Farm website has a new look!  We have been working with Joseph Dolginow who has helped us set up the new format.  We hope to display our information more effectively, and make updates in a timely manner.  The list of places to buy our cheese will be easy to find, and recipes will change seasonally.  And of course, you will be able to follow activities on the farm by way of this blog.  Let us know what you think!