tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post365647400524658244..comments2023-10-26T00:17:57.868-07:00Comments on Beyond The Sidewalks: Our Week Beyond The Sidewalksgoatgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-79444644666362005782008-10-26T20:03:00.000-07:002008-10-26T20:03:00.000-07:00Now that is a recipe I have to have! Imagine, fair...Now that is a recipe I have to have! Imagine, fair scones all year long.....mmmmmm. Thanks goldilocks.goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-33622747642676637872008-10-26T19:20:00.000-07:002008-10-26T19:20:00.000-07:00We miss you guys too! I came across something that...We miss you guys too! I came across something that you may be interested in. The AMAZING cookbook that you sent me contains a recipe for "Original Puyallup Fair Scones". Now you can have them all year long!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214070661217551664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-20582454600920442282008-10-25T08:45:00.000-07:002008-10-25T08:45:00.000-07:00Esther, in answer to your question, the lovely sme...Esther, in answer to your question, the lovely smell of the buck should bring the doe into season. So two or three weeks should do it.<BR/><BR/>Countrygirl, I say....get the kids a pony!! What's a big farm without a pony? And they do well with goats.<BR/><BR/>gafarmwoman, I am wishing about now that we had your sawmill! Since I sent you rain it has been dry here.goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-2480750143999369662008-10-25T07:38:00.000-07:002008-10-25T07:38:00.000-07:00Hi Victoria, thanks for stopping by. I just ordere...Hi Victoria, thanks for stopping by. I just ordered some Cosiquin for Sunny. my neighbor uses it on one of her horses and recommends it. I didn't realize that colic was a problem in minis.....darn something to worry about. Our last horse that we had for almost 20 years would colic frequently in her last years and we had to put her down during a very bad bout. I hope Sunny doesn't repeat it. But "the new me" isn't going to worry. Today he's fine and I'm living in the present. Wait a minute, I haven't gone out to feed yet....maybe he isn't....oh no...must go look.goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-17315238329521657162008-10-25T04:41:00.000-07:002008-10-25T04:41:00.000-07:00Hi Goatgirl - I've come to you via Esther's blog. ...Hi Goatgirl - I've come to you via Esther's blog. Your animals are great - especially the goats - I've always wanted some. Sunny is a sweet guy - You're going to have a great time with him. Ask your vet about some glucosamine/chondritin/ msm supplements - I don't know what the dosage would be for a mini. I use Equinyl, which has something that settles the horse's stomach - I had a friend who bred minis who was always concerned about their digestion because they can colic more easily than a big horse - and since I'm a worrier too, colic is my favorite wake up in the night and fear the worst fantasy. I'm working hard at staying in the moment and letting go. The clicker has done wonders for me too with my young horse, Siete. I'm all the way across the country in New England, but I'll be back to visit you here soon.Victoria Cummingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267314663679137147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-54951037380047793222008-10-24T01:56:00.000-07:002008-10-24T01:56:00.000-07:00We try our best to send heat world wide but it see...We try our best to send heat world wide but it seems we're stuck with it! Not that the goats mind though :-) nor the barb horses who love to sunbathe at the warmest point of the day... crazy girls! My Scandinavian self only risks heatstroke should I follow their tune! <BR/><BR/>So Lexi will be expecting soon? Hurray for that! We recently sold off our goat male (that would be Allis' father, yes...) as he was too violent against poor Esmeralda - and a few days later, she popped out her kid! We did wait an entire year for things to happen though... At this point, we're thinking in lines of borrowing a male. I've been told they should have a two week period together and that the presence of the male with provoke a heat... Every heard about that? See, here in Niger, we get to hear lots of interesting things, some of them true and some of them... not so true! :-D<BR/><BR/>In any case, we send WARM greetings!<BR/>Esther & Co.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-59454604766909532412008-10-23T17:54:00.000-07:002008-10-23T17:54:00.000-07:00GREAT PICTURES! Reading about Sonny makes me want...GREAT PICTURES! Reading about Sonny makes me want a horse.Enjoyed all your animal pictures and learning a little more about you.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391306626662391336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-26030743655664709912008-10-23T08:24:00.000-07:002008-10-23T08:24:00.000-07:00And Esmeralda, Ilona, and Allis, Lexi, SemiSweet, ...And Esmeralda, Ilona, and Allis, <BR/>Lexi, SemiSweet, Rowdy, Riot, Ruckus, Moly, Filbert and the lovely Cora Belle say hi back....and please send some heat. It is too cold for their Nigerian blood.goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-89936321361798952452008-10-23T08:21:00.000-07:002008-10-23T08:21:00.000-07:00Foxmeadowfarmgirl, That would be great if you sent...Foxmeadowfarmgirl, That would be great if you sent me a recipe that you like. I should have goat's milk in hmmmmm about 5 months. When you are home for a visit come see Sunny.<BR/><BR/>Shanda, I imagine that would be a problem with a mini in with big horses. You could fence off a small pasture for one though:) And yes my goats are FAT right now. The leaves are falling and they are gobbling them up. Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>Lisa, OK I'll do a ghost story....I just happen to have one.<BR/><BR/>Welcome Esther from West Africa! Wow don't you just love the internet? I think the little kid could share a bit of milk. Since she could be sharing with other kids. As long as her tummy is full I think it would be fine if you took a little. Especially as she starts eating hay. Thanks for stopping by. I'll check out your blog.goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-67047037840482986562008-10-23T02:33:00.000-07:002008-10-23T02:33:00.000-07:00Oh, I love the little Nigerian goats! How much goa...Oh, I love the little Nigerian goats! How much goat milk to you guys get? Our Nigerien goat female just had a kid, and during the first week, she had lots and lots of excess milk for us... Now the little kid seems to be drinking it all, and we can tell by the rate she's been growing this last week. Any thoughts on whether or not we should still milk the goat?<BR/><BR/>Greetings from West Africa!<BR/>Esther<BR/><BR/>PS: Nigerien goats Esmeralda, Ilona & Allis say hi!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-12652180147133812042008-10-23T01:00:00.000-07:002008-10-23T01:00:00.000-07:00ps....You've been Ghosted!!Visit my blog to find o...ps....You've been Ghosted!!<BR/>Visit my blog to find out what happens next! :)<BR/><BR/>~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-12891671222168760412008-10-22T17:52:00.000-07:002008-10-22T17:52:00.000-07:00Your little Sunny is so adorable. Makes me want o...Your little Sunny is so adorable. Makes me want one of those, but I'm afraid what the big mares might do if they kicked such a small little being. Your goats all look fat, happy and sassy.<BR/>I enjoyed your 6 quirky meme quiz. Those are always so fun to read.<BR/>ShandaChandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049857446383419028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-32165251777627644222008-10-22T12:46:00.000-07:002008-10-22T12:46:00.000-07:00***Wendy***I will be at Trunk or Treat at school o...***Wendy***<BR/>I will be at Trunk or Treat at school on Friday. If you'd like to try to meet up, email me at:<BR/>farmersdaughter1230 at yahoo dot com<BR/><BR/>Hope to see you there!@JDHealingTimeOnEarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174795006658764605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-82958482936411959252008-10-21T19:07:00.000-07:002008-10-21T19:07:00.000-07:00I didn't either goldilocks but he surprised us. He...I didn't either goldilocks but he surprised us. He's the man! <BR/>Miss you guys!!!goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-1426451982327584522008-10-21T18:44:00.000-07:002008-10-21T18:44:00.000-07:00Wow! I'm impressed. I didn't think Ruckus had it ...Wow! I'm impressed. I didn't think Ruckus had it in him.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214070661217551664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-66278309255262915322008-10-21T11:09:00.000-07:002008-10-21T11:09:00.000-07:00Goat Milk Cheese....Goat Milk Yogurt. Sigh....the...Goat Milk Cheese....Goat Milk Yogurt. Sigh....there amongst my favorite things. <BR/><BR/>Loved the end shot. Cute overload.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627425739236479885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-3729156320163416152008-10-21T09:56:00.000-07:002008-10-21T09:56:00.000-07:00Hi Goatgirl!What a week you had.Those trees are hu...Hi Goatgirl!<BR/>What a week you had.<BR/>Those trees are huge and I know what you mean about not looking. FarmMan had to clear some trees where the old mill pond is. I couldn't watch either.<BR/>Sunny is so cute as is his figure 8. <BR/>I am a homebody also and working on control freakness. lol..<BR/>Have a good week.<BR/>PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-40288317985867313932008-10-21T02:22:00.000-07:002008-10-21T02:22:00.000-07:00What a great post! Sounds like a perfect weekend- ...What a great post! Sounds like a perfect weekend- busy, and at home! =) Living downtown in a city, I especially miss those weekends. My new city-friends don't really get it when I say that I miss my cows! ;) <BR/>I'm SO happy to hear about Sunny's progress! Its GREAT for him to have more to think about than perfecting his already perfect figure 8! <BR/>Also, in CZ its common to use goat's milk to make a very soft (you put it in a bowl and use a spoon) spreadable cheese, with herbs mixed in- its spread on fresh bread in the morning. Its LOVELY- perhaps I can find you a recipe in English, and you can see what you think. I am sure that freshness is key with goat's milk- but I love goat cheese!FoxMeadowsFarmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443680009224657886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-8240808777333233552008-10-20T22:05:00.000-07:002008-10-20T22:05:00.000-07:00Heidi, That's what I've been told about goat's mil...Heidi, That's what I've been told about goat's milk. It HAS to be cold. I will let you know if that is true when my does freshen. By the way, have you smelled his head for me lately?<BR/>Pamela, I was so inspired my your video of Maa-Maat that I thought I could teach Sunny a thing or two. It has been a lot of fun and I love to see animals learn. <BR/>Clare, I would love to chat over the fence with you. I do chat with your darling grandaughter everyday. You are one lucky grandma! I am really not anti-social and I do well in crowds I just like home best. And the cutting of the trees has been very painful for me. I am wrestling with it in my mind. I can't wait until their dead bodies are hauled away.<BR/>Holly, I don't have the desire to train at that level anymore either. I used to but now I don't like to get out and train, train,train. But I enjoy my friend's knowledge of training and just how her mind works to figure out a way to train something using positive reinforcement. Thanks for inspiring me to get out my old rusty clicker and try it on Sunny. <BR/>Sugarcreekstuff, I don't sell my hats. They are my random act of kindness. I make them and give them to my friends and relatives. They seem to take on the personality of the one I'm making them for. Thanks for the compliment. I bet your hats are great. I've seen your work.<BR/>farmgirl_dk, I think that figure 8 is amazing and sad too. Today it rained a lot of it was full of water. Sunny didn't quite know what to do so he stopped going round and round. Maybe winter will break him of his habit.<BR/>Mother Hen aka wrensong, Thanks for making me feel better about the trees and thanks for the compliment on my hat. They are really very easy. Start saving some wool and I'll teach you.<BR/>Amy Jo, I think exercise will help, at least I hope so. <BR/>Tracey, I think the figure 8 is sad too but kind of interesting how he chose to do that instead of just an oval. You have a great week too!<BR/>Lisa, I thought you might like those llama tails. Look how close those two will stand now. They will now eat in the same stall.<BR/>Yep the trees break my heart.<BR/>But here in Washington if you don't cut some trees down you live in the dark. Still make me sad, I'm only trying to justify it. I never thought about video taping Sunny doing his figure eight but I just might.goatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753367360714853700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-62455863098499285292008-10-20T20:03:00.000-07:002008-10-20T20:03:00.000-07:00What a busy and wonderful blog post/week!I loved a...What a busy and wonderful blog post/week!<BR/><BR/>I loved all the photos, espcially the llama tails. And I'm amazed at that perfect figure eight....so sharply done, too. You must video tape that sometime. <BR/><BR/>I'm excited for next Spring to see Lexi's kids. I'm planning on breeding my mini-mancha, Latte next month. Don't want to breed too early here because Spring doesn't actually arrive here until June! <BR/><BR/>I'm a alot like you regarding the trees. My heart would be beating way too fast watching those beautiful healthy trees being sacrificed. :(<BR/><BR/>~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-42209419541125386272008-10-20T18:30:00.000-07:002008-10-20T18:30:00.000-07:00It warms my heart to know Sunny has a forever home...It warms my heart to know Sunny has a forever home with you and your are bonding! The figure 8 picture broke my heart :( <BR/>again, I am so glad Sunny is with you :)<BR/>The hat you made is so pretty!! I'm impressed.<BR/>#1, 2 and 4 are me too!!!<BR/>Wow, what a wonderful blessing Lasik surgery was for you!!<BR/>Love THE END picture!<BR/>Have a great week,<BR/>TraceyTraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08286379574838190476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-37048360284543833022008-10-20T18:01:00.000-07:002008-10-20T18:01:00.000-07:00im so happy you are making progress w sonny. it m...im so happy you are making progress w sonny. it makes me ill to think about him in a dog kennel. people are freaks. that probably contributed alot to his health issues -- his muscles atrophying and probably harmful to his bones and joints. no exercise, no running. sickening. do you think the good diet and exercise will help him in the future? i dont know but i hope so.ChicagoGrrrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158374211306308740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-10020820512055727262008-10-20T16:59:00.000-07:002008-10-20T16:59:00.000-07:00Wow! What a great post! SO much information and gr...Wow! What a great post! SO much information and great pics. I am so glad you came into Sunny's life! I knew you two would click (no pun intended!) :) <BR/><BR/>You will love having that extra land and it can be healthy to open up areas around trees....it's good for the wildlife too!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see Lexi's kids! AND the hat you made is beautiful! Such talent!<BR/><BR/>I'm a worrier too....all my friends call me "Mother Hen" when I start worrying....I don't care for goat milk but I DO like a good goat cheese!! :)Gone2theDawgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07138393137324890048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-76815768264447098942008-10-20T13:58:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:58:00.000-07:00One more thing: Sunny's figure 8 picture was amazi...One more thing: Sunny's figure 8 picture was amazing. Amazing and sad and it makes me so happy, again, that he's with you now.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970953052653919459.post-33266209822802495532008-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:002008-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:00Seeing as how Danni reads your blog, if she were a...Seeing as how Danni reads your blog, if she were a true friend, she'd either resend that magic formula you lost - or - she would recognize that you didn't really ask for it and leave it at that.<BR/>(Done!) :-) <BR/><BR/>What an amazing information-filled post!! You've got a lot going on :-) <BR/><BR/>And... I've known for a while we have a lot in common, but your #6 cracks me up. I've never found anyone to say this but me. I wish, wish, wish I liked the taste of goat milk/goat cheese, but I just can't. To me, it tastes JUST like my old billy goat, Rodney, used to SMELL! blech.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.com