It's Twins!!

Callie FINALLY had her kids. She actually cooperated and waited until the worst of the noreaster storm was over. Some of our 4-H goat club members were able to come over & see the birth of the 1st twin, Tumbleweed.

Danielle with Callie's twin bucklings - Tumbleweed & Sprout - 1 day old.

New Babies at Dixieland!

We went to pick up 4 does & 2 bucks today from M K Farms & we had an extra surprise - a little doeling that was born this morning. Trixie was just a few hours old when we got her & her mom, Sadie. Both are doing well & Danielle is already totally in love with the new baby. Now, if we could just get our Callie to have her babies!

We also had another surprise today when we went in the chicken coop - our muscovy duck, Caramel, had hatched a chicken egg! It was actually a pretty funny sight -- but she is very protective of that little chick. Hopefully, she'll be as successful hatching the duck eggs she's sitting on.

Karakachan Livestock Guardian puppies

Our Karakachan puppies are growing quickly. They have settled in well with their goat herd & are very protective already. They've also learned which does want them close & which ones don't. We're very happy with Reese & Ella!

Virginia State Fair Youth Market Hog Show

Here are some photos from the market hog show at the Virginia State Fair. It was another fun but exhausting weekend. Unfortunately Danielle's hog, Bubba, ended up acting "boarish" in the ring & kept jumping on all the females. It ended up hurting her placing -- but we're still going to miss Bubba. Again, she learned a lot this weekend & is already looking forward to next year's fair. Danielle ended up coming home with a 5th & 7th place ribbon. Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say hello.

Virginia State Fair - Youth Meat Goat Show

Some photos from the Youth Meat Goat show at the Virginia State Fair. It was fantastic to see so many youth & goats participating in the show. It was a fun experience for Danielle & she learned a lot over the weekend.

Danielle ended up coming home with two 1st place ribbons, two 6th place ribbons & a 10th place ribbon. She was thrilled for her 1st time competing at the state fair.

State Fair is almost here!!

Danielle is excited that the State Fair is almost here. Here's a few photos of her practicing with her goats.

State Fair is almost here!

State fair is only a couple weeks a way. Danielle spent the afternoon "deep cleaning" her goats since it's been a while since they've been bathed. Hopefully this will make the grooming next week before loading everyone a little easier. Below is "K.L." - Danielle will be showing her in the yearling breeding doe class.

This is Olga, our black-headed doe. She was not too happy to be getting a bath!

Ruthie didn't do too bad with her bath. Of course, she just went through all this in May when Danielle was getting her ready for the Chesapeake 4-H Livestock show.

Cinnamon definitely was the most vocal in expressing her complete displeasure with the whole "bath" idea. :) Danielle will be showing her in the market class at the state fair.

Bubba is looking great! Danielle started putting him in the round pen to work with him & now he even runs around the yard after her. He's definitely putting on the muscle.