Are you tired? Yeah? Me too. It’s the end of my day. The end of the week actually…a Friday. And I am beat. I’d like to think the weekend is here and I can relax, but we all know that isn’t true. For most of us, the weekends are busier Read more…
I’ve been dreading this moment since the goat adventure took hold of my life. Not only losing a goat but losing a Dam – a mamma goat – due to a rough labor. For a goat herder, it’s what nightmares are made of. When I read of similar stories, I Read more…
With the end of soap sales for the year, my focus has shifted to kidding season. In year’s past, kidding usually kicks off in January or February. But, lucky for us we got some much needed sweet babies in December this year! Miss Windy has always been one of my Read more…
Hey there farm friends! Long time no see, huh? I have to apologize as I truly had intentions of blogging here frequently. But we all know that intent is meaningless without action. So here goes. Although the blog has lacked in action, I cannot say the same for Shady Oak Read more…
When dairy goats were first added to Shady Oak Farm, the intentions were for goat milk soap. It was(and still is) my favorite soap to use so I was excited to be able to make my own. Little did I realize just how much of an impact these little goats Read more…
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