Homesteads Grow…….
January 31st, 2010If you regularly follow this blog, you know I’ve posted several time about Angie’s blog. Angie is nothing but awesome. She raises chickens, turkeys, goats, and heaven only knows what else. And she’s FULL of knowledge about how to raise them. I’ve learned so much from her. She’s also taught me to make grocery bags out of 50 pound bird seed bags, how to make homemade yogurt, how to….. well how to do many, many things. She’s also a moderator on backyardchickens and I have nothing but respect for her. She also happens to live a couple of hours from me.
Being the Angie Fan that I am, I also follow her on Facebook. And today she posted that two of her goats had kidded six babies. Three of them passed away 
But three of them are alive and, thanks to Angie’s most excellent care, are doing quite well.
I need to explain “excellent” care here. Angie brought these three babies into her home and sat with them next to the fire. She put pampers on them (YES - pampers) and they are living in her home. She and her family hold these babies and wrap them in blankets that they rotate in and out of the dryer to make sure they are warm. They fedd these baby goats with bottles filled with the goat mama’s milk. Angie’s teenage daughters sleep in the room with these precious babies and set their cell phone alarms to go off every two hours so they can awaken and feed these babies. There are many, many days of goats living in the house for Angie and her family. And do you know what? Angie doesn’t care. She’s such a good goat mommy. These babies will be sleeping in laps and wearing pampers for quite a few more days. Or weeks. Maybe just 4 more weeks……
Angie knows how badly I’ve wanted goats…. really, really, really wanted goats……. We talked last fall and she had some ready for me to take. But Bernie and I were not ready. We didn’t have shelter for the goats. And we didn’t have a fenced in area for them. Angie said “No worries”. She knew there would be future goat babies, and I knew Bernie would build me a goat shelter in the spring.
But then these babies came. Early in the year. When we still had no shelter. And Angie taunted me with them. She posted pictures for heaven’s sake! *gasp* And I knew…. I just knew….. and after a day of “discussing” it with Bernie, he agreed. He’ll need one month to build a proper shelter, but after one month, I can bring these precious goat babies home! Yay! But shhhhhhh, don’t tell Bernie…… I’m hoping it won’t be a full month……shhhhhh……
So, without further ado, meet Mirrie:
And Chance and Hope:
The white baby is Chance, and the fawn colored baby is Hope.
There is a really precious story behind each of their names. And I will share it later.
But right now, please be happy for me. I am excited beyond words. And I am so very, very happy that three little goats from Angie’s farm will be coming to live with us on the homestead.
This homestead is growing. And I am smiling. Really, really, really smiling.
February 1st, 2010 at 7:03 am
You are going to love these babies! They will be so tame and gentle from being held and handled you’ll think you have 3 new puppies instead of goat kids.
February 1st, 2010 at 7:14 am
I am so very excited, Angie. I’m so happy I’m getting my goats from YOU. They are just perfect. I can’t wait to bring them home. Thank you!!!
February 1st, 2010 at 8:03 am
I dont think I could have a bigger smile on my face then what I have now
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February 1st, 2010 at 9:10 am
They are so cute…I have had to foster baby goats and I just loved it. No matter how much work is involved. I really miss those days. We have two nannies and didn’t breed this year. Penny you will be a good goat mama.
February 1st, 2010 at 9:22 am
Congratulations on your new babies! They are soooo adorable!!
February 1st, 2010 at 9:55 am
Well no wonder you were grinning from ear to ear yesterday!
I bottle fed a couple babies for a friend. Baby goats are just impossibly cute!
February 1st, 2010 at 9:58 am
[...] over to Penny’s place and read about all the excitement of this soon-to-be goat [...]
February 1st, 2010 at 10:08 am
I, too, follow Angie and her homestead way of life. I am so pleased to see that all three of these babies will have a wonderful new home within the next month!
Congratulations!
February 1st, 2010 at 10:23 am
So happy for you! I know you cant wait to get them home and love on them yourself. Dont worry, the time will go by quickly….and then youll have 3 new additions to add to the homestead!
I wonder what all the chickens will think….
February 1st, 2010 at 11:20 am
OMG, Penny….how awesome!!! I am so jealous. Those are just about the cutest things I have ever seen! You are going to have so much fun with them. I can’t wait to hear and see more. Congratulations, you lucky woman!
February 1st, 2010 at 11:53 am
They are so cute!
February 1st, 2010 at 4:37 pm
What a wonderful surprise! I think the babies are lucky too, to be going to such a loving home. I look forward to future posts about the antics of your new “kids”.
February 1st, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Oh, Penny, I am so excited for you!!! They are adorable. I’ll be watching eagerly for your stories of your new ‘family’.
February 1st, 2010 at 7:59 pm
Oh how wonderful! We had baby goats at my last farm and I can’t wait get more but like you, we aren’t quite ready for them yet. I just have to say I love the names. Especially Chance as that is the name of my little min pin. (his sister’s name is Tayka — Take a Chance!!)
Looking forward to more of your posts on the fun times you will have now!
And you have been an insperation to me like Angie has been to you but you just don’t know that yet! :o) Thank you!
February 1st, 2010 at 8:16 pm
They are so cute! I can understand why you are so excited. I look forward to more pictures and stories about the babies.
February 1st, 2010 at 8:18 pm
Marmy - Have I told you today how much I love you? Thank you for smiling with me.
CeeCee - I’ve bottle fed a couple as well. But now I will bottle feed my own! Woot! Oh, they are SO impossibly cute!
Renn - Angie is the best! Just the BEST! And I am so happy to welcome these three girls to our homestead. Just so happy.
Frugalmom - I wonder what the chickens will think too! And I worry about it a little. But I’m thinking everyone can live in harmony without a lot of jealousy and drama….. Lordy…. I sure hope so…..
Lilla - thank you so much. I just can’t wait to get them here. Unfortunately, the weather is NOT cooperating…. but hopefully we can get the goat barn built as quickly as possible.
Jocelyn - I know, right??? Cute does not describe these babies!
Katey - this is truly a wonderful surprise. The best!!! I can not wait!
Cotton Lady - thank you. I think they are the most precious baby goats ever. Just simply precious. *sigh*
Karry Ann - thank you for such a sweet comment. I like the name “Tayka”! Very sweet and clever! And thank you for such a nice compliment to me. I am humbled.
February 1st, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Oh my, I am SO excited for you. I hope someday I can have some goats, but that will be after the chickens, which we don’t have yet. I can’t wait to follow your adventures with your new goat kids… they are so adorable!!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 9:27 am
Oh those babies are just so sweet. I was just telling my kids that I wanted to get some goats, but I will have to wait until after I get out of school. But boy are you lucky. Angie is one awesome lady for all that she does. And you are to!!!
Love the names of the kids.
Lisa
February 2nd, 2010 at 11:06 am
I can’t wait for my baby to be born so I can breastfeed and cuddle her, but I a happy for you.
I have been dreaming of having a farm and some animals. Really don’t know if I can do it, so I am leaving it up to the Lord. If He wants us to have one He will open the doors.
In the meantime, congratulations on your babies and enjoy them!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:09 pm
I ventured over from Angie’s blog and am telling you right now that you will also be one of my daily reads, that is after I have checked out all of you archieves. I am just a lurker and don’t commit often but I know that I am going to love reading about you life.
As for you post about turning 50, I could so relate. Don’t know why it bothered me so when I hit the 50 mark, 6 years ago, but it did.
Can’t wait to read about your baby goats when you get them.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
I meant archives!!!!!
February 2nd, 2010 at 2:00 pm
OMG! Congratulations. The babies are so cute. I am looking forward to watching them grow up and see what adventures they get into.
February 3rd, 2010 at 11:29 am
My first time visiting your blog. I must say you know how to get straight to my heart by posting baby goat pictures. You are gonna love them. Goats are so fun! I have started following your blog and look forward to watching the little ones grow. We are expecting in March. I have to pregnant nannies. Second time mom for one and her first were triplets so we will have a barnful! I would love for everyone to come check out my newly started blog.
http://graysonsfunnyfarm.blogspot.com/
Amy
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
So cute ! You just want to cuddle up with them. So happy for you Penny ! Tell B to get the lead out :))))).
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Sweet Virginia Breeze - Thank you. I’m so excited to get these babies here!
Oz Girl - Awwww.You’re so sweet. And you’ll get those chickens.. and goats. I know you will. And I can’t wait to read about them!
Lisa - Angie is indeed awesome. She really is! I could not have asked for a better goat mommy to get these babies from.
Tereza - I’m exited for your new baby! She/he will certainly consume your time and heart for a while. But one day I’m sure you’ll have farm animals…..
Linda, than you for stopping by! 50 was such a tough age for me. I’m still not over it. 51 was nothing compared to it. Amazing how that but five OH number can affect a person, isn’t it???? I’m happy to meet you!
Kitaye - aren’t they just precious?????
Amy - thank you for stopping by for a visit. I’m off to visit your blog right now….
Shirley - thanks, hon. Come visit this summer and you can snuggle all you want! This snow is slowing B down on the goat barn…..dammit!
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
Thanks for checking out my blog. Like I said I am just now getting started on it. What do you think?
February 5th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
I too wandered over from Angie’s.
I’m looking forward to reading some more during this big snowstorm we’re having here in Northern VA.
I’m sooooooo jealous of you getting those babies!
February 5th, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Penny, I checked out Amy’s blog too Sweet! A new 1 I can add to my list.
February 5th, 2010 at 5:20 pm
I popped over from Angie’s site too. I’m adding your blog to my favorites list. Hope I’ll get a break from shoveling snow this weekend to read!
I’m sooooo envious of you getting those precious babies!
February 6th, 2010 at 7:36 am
Awwww, they are SOOOO cute!!! I’m hoping we’ll be able to breed our goat this year, but it’s looking like I’m running out of time to find a billy!