For Sale. 2024 GOAT KIDDING SCHEDULE Ripple, Buckling (Available) Born 4/5/24 Woody, Buckling (Available) Born 3/25/24 Ash, Buckling (Reserved) Born 3/25/24 Maple (SOLD) Maple(R1) Is a large girl following in her moms footsteps. She was born 3/19/23. Mom is a first freshener, udder picture is at 5 days lactation. She is currently yielding about 3/4
Goat Fencing
They say of fencing for goats, “if it doesn’t hold water, it won’t hold your goats.” Kind of an intimidating thought, right? Don’t fret. While keeping goats fenced in can be a challenge, it can be done. We are living proof. As newbie goat owners we made all the mistakes you can think of. I’m
How to keep livestock water from freezing
Winters in New England can be brutal. Temperatures at night are usually in the teens to below zero. There are even days when the high temperatures do not get above freezing. What happens to water when it is that cold out? It freezes, of course. While I’d like to say that we had our whole
Homemade Chai Tea Recipe
Fall’s here! I have a love-hate relationship with this time of year. I love the colors, the cooler weather, the slower pace… but, I won’t lie… I’m not looking forward to what comes after. There is just something about this time of year that calls for warm beverages and sitting by a fire with a
Make your own dish cloth
I’ve always been money conscientious. I’m told that is because I’m a Capricorn. Whether you believe in astrology or not, if you want to be self-sufficient then money is an important concern. There are a lot of important things Covid-19 has taught us and among them is that everyone has a price. Mine is two
Raising Layer Hens for Eggs
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted to be a farmer. My parents, however, convinced me that there was no money in farming, and I should look elsewhere for a career if I ever wanted a decent income. And I did… But the little niggle in the back of my brain
About Us
People always think that in the “old days” things were simpler. If they mean that food was simpler and life had purpose, then I suppose they are right. Here at Purely Wholesome Farm, we combine the old with the new to raise our herd of Nubian dairy goats as naturally as possible while still maintaining