2019 Linear Appraisal 2019 season is coming to a close. Our Linear Appraisal was another wonderful learning experience and DHIA milk test will most likely be wrapping up in December. My good friend, Jenna has been an irreplaceable assistant in these performance programs. I owe her a huge Thank You! And thank you to my husband, Daniel and kids for always supporting and listening to my non-stop goat ramblings. :)
It's been eight years since I started raising goats. I have definitely had my fair share of ups and downs like most breeders. But I can honestly say that I love working with these animals more and more every year! They are such loving and sweet creatures. We have been slowly creating our hazelnut oil goat milk soap to hopefully sell next year at our local town farmer's market. On the cheese front, my goal with the remainder of this season is to make some easy soft cheese like ricotta. We are currently only milking four does after selling two does in milk so we are limited by amount available daily. Still, it will be fun to do some experimenting yet this season.
It's been eight years since I started raising goats. I have definitely had my fair share of ups and downs like most breeders. But I can honestly say that I love working with these animals more and more every year! They are such loving and sweet creatures. We have been slowly creating our hazelnut oil goat milk soap to hopefully sell next year at our local town farmer's market. On the cheese front, my goal with the remainder of this season is to make some easy soft cheese like ricotta. We are currently only milking four does after selling two does in milk so we are limited by amount available daily. Still, it will be fun to do some experimenting yet this season.
Franke Farm B Ferdinand *B With the season finishing up, I once again am looking forward to next season. I've been fine-tuning our 2020 breeding schedule and making my own personal picks. We are also keeping our very first buckling, Ferdinand, this year. His dam, Cocoa is a phenomenal doe and remains on the ADGA Elite Doe list to this day. My hope is that his sire, Bugatti will help bring down Cocoa's height and improve her rear udder while retaining her amazing performance in the milk pail. I have some very tight line breedings planned on my Pholia Farm line in 2021. So this next season and the one to follow are going to be very exciting! Stay tuned!
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