Comments on: Here’s to You and the Poll Results http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/ Life in Ordinary Splendor Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:37:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sharon http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25308 Sharon Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:39:04 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25308 AH - GOATS, BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES Once upon a time, we had 13 goats, 12 mammas and one very fertile Billy. We wound up in one season with nearly 40 goats. What fun it was watching all those little fellas running and scampering around. By Spring, you will have more goats to name. The first time I ever milked, I was terrified, but I had watched several times, so I kind of thought I new how. Luckily, I had a very agreeable Nanny, because she was in DIRE STRAITS, and ready for help. Probably the most exciting experience was when Old Whitie got stuck in the mud in a very large slip in the hill. That was a real chore to get her pried loose from the mire and back to the barn. She had twins on her and also needed help, as she had been lost for 2 days. She was sucked into the mud clear up to her torso, and had to have a shower when we got her back home. ONE VERY GRATEFUL NANNY. Don't forget to put in some large stones for them to climb on, that will also help to keep their feet healthy Hay bales will do for that purpose also, but they will just eat them up shortly. GOOD LUCK, AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN. There's nothing more enjoyable. And remember, only the Billies smell bad, real bad, that is. AH – GOATS, BRINGS BACK FOND MEMORIES

Once upon a time, we had 13 goats, 12 mammas and one very fertile Billy. We wound up in one season with nearly 40 goats. What fun it was watching all those little fellas running and scampering around. By Spring, you will have more goats to name.

The first time I ever milked, I was terrified, but I had watched several times, so I kind of thought I new how.

Luckily, I had a very agreeable Nanny, because she was in DIRE STRAITS, and ready for help.

Probably the most exciting experience was when Old Whitie got stuck in the mud in a very large slip in the hill. That was a real chore to get her pried loose from the mire and back to the barn. She had twins on her and also needed help, as she had been lost for 2 days. She was sucked into the mud clear up to her torso, and had to have a shower when we got her back home. ONE VERY GRATEFUL NANNY.

Don’t forget to put in some large stones for them to climb on, that will also help to keep their feet healthy Hay bales will do for that purpose also, but they will just eat them up shortly.

GOOD LUCK, AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN. There’s nothing more enjoyable. And remember, only the Billies smell bad, real bad, that is.

]]> By: Kelly - Dunbar, WV http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25149 Kelly - Dunbar, WV Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:38:30 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25149 I think I might be able to help a little with the cheese making. I don't have a vast amount of experience, but I have made it a time or four from cow's milk. It was a lot easier than I thought, so I went to poking about online and from my research, I've found this site to be absolutely -fabulous-. http://www.cheesemaking.com/ I hope this helps! :-) I think I might be able to help a little with the cheese making. I don’t have a vast amount of experience, but I have made it a time or four from cow’s milk.

It was a lot easier than I thought, so I went to poking about online and from my research, I’ve found this site to be absolutely -fabulous-.

http://www.cheesemaking.com/

I hope this helps! :-)

]]> By: rebecca http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25133 rebecca Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:12:06 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25133 Hey... this one's for you! http://rebeccaburch.com/wordpress/?p=55 Hey… this one’s for you!

http://rebeccaburch.com/wordpress/?p=55

]]> By: Michelle http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25116 Michelle Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:17:36 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25116 PLEASE have someone take photos of your first attempt! I can't wait to see/hear about your experience. I love your site! You make me want to pack up and move to the country. PLEASE have someone take photos of your first attempt! I can’t wait to see/hear about your experience. I love your site! You make me want to pack up and move to the country.

]]> By: Pam http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25049 Pam Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:13:16 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25049 I use to babysit for a baby that drank goats milk after his mom was done nursing. I don't know how you would find moms that needed the milk. I use to babysit for a baby that drank goats milk after his mom was done nursing. I don’t know how you would find moms that needed the milk.

]]> By: Debbie http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25048 Debbie Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:42:35 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25048 I am looking forward to reading about your escapades with the goats! My 9 year old daughter just came back from Girl Scout camp, where they learned how girls worked on farms in the past. She learned to milk a goat, and now of course wants one! :rotfl: She said it was "easy" to milk them. She wants to come visit your goats! I am looking forward to reading about your escapades with the goats! My 9 year old daughter just came back from Girl Scout camp, where they learned how girls worked on farms in the past. She learned to milk a goat, and now of course wants one! :rotfl: She said it was “easy” to milk them. She wants to come visit your goats!

]]> By: Veggie Mom http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25046 Veggie Mom Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:53:04 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25046 Congrats to Bertie! BTW, we're doing a Great Pop'rs Giveaway over on my blog. The more you comment, the better chance you have of winning--Check it out! Congrats to Bertie! BTW, we’re doing a Great Pop’rs Giveaway over on my blog. The more you comment, the better chance you have of winning–Check it out!

]]> By: baseballmom http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25045 baseballmom Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:24:02 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25045 How CUTE they are! I, too, just found your blog and am excited to follow along. I MISS my big animals (horses) and now can only have BIG dogs to make up for it-a country girl living in the city! :cowsleep: How CUTE they are! I, too, just found your blog and am excited to follow along. I MISS my big animals (horses) and now can only have BIG dogs to make up for it-a country girl living in the city! :cowsleep:

]]> By: Suzanne McMinn http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25044 Suzanne McMinn Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:23:24 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25044 Re what else can be made from goat's milk other than cheese--you can use the milk itself (as milk) and you can also use it to make soap! Re what else can be made from goat’s milk other than cheese–you can use the milk itself (as milk) and you can also use it to make soap!

]]> By: Shimmy Mom http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2008/07/23/heres-to-you-and-the-poll-results/#comment-25043 Shimmy Mom Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:38:13 +0000 http://suzannemcminn.com/?p=1623#comment-25043 Love the names. Can't wait to see how their arrival goes. I have a feeling it won't take long for you to figure out how things work. You seem to be able to accomplish anything! Love the names. Can’t wait to see how their arrival goes.
I have a feeling it won’t take long for you to figure out how things work. You seem to be able to accomplish anything!

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