New Goat on the Homestead

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I bought a new goat for our homestead a couple of days ago. Her name is Bonnie…


















She is a little Alpine doe.. and so far is doing great at intermingling with the other two goats. My herd is a lot smaller than it use to be, and I am just fine with that. Goats tend to be one of those things that can get overwhelming in a short time.. so I had to downscale and get back to something I could easily handle in life!! ~smile~ So far Bonnie seems like a great addition..

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    I hope to get a couple of goats sometime. Bonnie is a pretty name for her. Do you milk your goats?

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  2. CrystalJuly 31, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Mom to 3, I have milked goats for years, but currently I am taking a little break..

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  3. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJuly 31, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    Ahh..welcome Bonnie...She's beautiful...for a goat : :) :) Do you milk the goats, too? I love to drink goat's milk. It's easier on my system than cow's milk!! Have a great weekend. Love and hugs, Heather :)

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  4. AnonymousJuly 31, 2010 at 7:53 PM

    The background makes a beautiful picture!
    ~ amanda

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  5. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 12:20 AM

    She's beautiful!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 1, 2010 at 5:32 AM

    Love how attentive she looks...so amazingly pretty! We have pygmy's.....goats are so much fun!

    Have a lovely day!

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  7. Created For HimAugust 1, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    OH she looks so sweet! I miss my goats!

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  8. Domestic GoddessAugust 1, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    Crystal, I don't know much about goats, but Bonnie sure is cute, as far as goats go!

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  9. TeeJayAugust 1, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    What a little sweetheart! I hope she brings a lot of fun and pleasure to your family. :)

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  10. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    She's a beautiful girl! We hope to milk our goats in the Spring!

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  11. Tonya GunnAugust 2, 2010 at 4:29 AM

    She looks great. We are planning to get two goats to milk, hopefully before autumn sets in.
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  12. AnonymousAugust 3, 2010 at 10:48 PM

    LOVE your new addition--so cute!!
    Blessings, Aimee

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  13. SunshyneAugust 13, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Pretty! I love goats.

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