Why I love Nigerian Dwarf Goats

This may be the perfect goat for me.

I truly am obsessed with these tiny creatures!

While I would never push a specific breed of any animal onto a person. I have no problem expressing my own opinions of why I am in love with them.

So, why am I so obsessed with them?

Why I love Nigerian Dwarf Goats!

1. Cuteness overload!

Seriously, have you ever seen a cuter goat?

They are known for a wide variety of beautiful colors.

2. milk production

These girls can produce up to 2 quarts of milk per day. Their milk is one of the sweetest. It is known for it's high butterfat(6-10%) and high protein. win/win!

3. year round breeding

For me this is great. I don't have to wait until Spring or the "high birthing" season. Kids come all year long! AND, they can average 3 to 4 kids per birth! Did you hear that? 3-4 kids...per birth! Wow Momma! Also the average birth weight is around 2lbs.

4. Long life

The average life span of a healthy Nigerian Dwarf is 12-14 years

That is a long time to have a wonderful companion, pet, farm animal that also will serve a great purpose. The milk is wonderful not only for well...milk but to make soaps, butter, anything.

They can absolutely be an asset to your farm and family, even a business.

5. space savers

I know space is always a factor when bringing any animal into your home/farm.

These little minis only require about 250sq ft per goat. That is the minimum so be thinking a tad more. It is still less room than you would need for a cow!

These are just a few of my top reason I so much love them. There are many more. Such as, personalities. They are each so unique.

In case you missed my #1 reason...Cuteness!

Check out this you tube video if you need more....

Baby Nigerian Dwarf Goats

What's That Quote? #11

Happy "back to reality" Monday y'all!
The day after Father's Day.
After grill outs, summer fun and pool parties.
I hope everyone had an amazing weekend. I sure did. Full of family, food, and fun!
Crazy busy and exactly how we do things around here.
It has been crazy hot here in Ohio. Yesterday was 94F, and felt like 101F with the heat and air advisory.
Thank goodness for the kiddie pool and shade tree!
Although I truly enjoy family time, the heat was brutal! All I really wanted to do was sneak inside to the air conditioning and settle down with my book.
I probably think about reading way too much.
It is truly an obsession  a passion of mine.
So, my quote for today is one I can completely agree with.

What's That Quote?

"Keep reading. it's one of the most marvelous adventures anyone can have."

Lloyd Alexander

I love one of those quotes that really just "get" you.

This is one of them, for me.

Books, to me are the adventure.

From seeing the cover for the first time, or the title, and knowing you are hooked.  Reading those final, concluding words on the last page.

The adventure is there.

No matter what type or genre you desire. Anything from fairy tales to non fiction/self help.

You get it. If you really have that passion for reading...you get it.

All the things in between the covers that make your adventure come to life.

The characters, the setting, the struggles, triumphs.

The quotes you treasure.

The emotions that each page brings up.

The questions, mysteries. Who did it? Where are they? What's happening here?

How, why, who...

It definitely is more than just an experience. It is an adventure!

I haven't read any of Lloyd Alexander's books. He mostly wrote children's fantasy, which isn't my genre of choice; but I have looked him up and he has some wonderful quotes.

He appears to be truly passionate about his writing.

I hope each of you that read this will consider taking an adventure of your own. Pick up a book, any book and read!

What's That Quote? #10

It's Monday y'all!

Nothing special. Nothing fancy....just Monday.


What's That Quote?

"Embrace the glorious mess that you are."

Elizabeth Gilbert

My interpretation goes a little like this....

To embrace:

by definition is a verb,

to hold, accept or support, adopt or take up...

 a glorious mess= my life

So, Ms. Gilbert, I will/am trying to embrace this glorious mess that I am!

My life,..my everyday life is definitely defined as a glorious mess.

Glorious that I am beyond blessed. Blessed beyond my understanding or my deserving.

I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, sister, friend...

I am loved, truly loved. I have a roof over my head, food to eat, plenty of clothes, chores, hobbies, entertainment.

I am healthy, my children are healthy, and I have many reasons to be thankful.

But, I am also human. I have things I long for. 

I have goals and dreams. I have frustrations and trouble dealing with what I cannot control. I still have days where I am just...stuck.

My "mess" is a daily battle that only God and I can conquer.

Life doesn't always go as we plan it. There are things on a daily basis that I have planned or want to accomplish a specific way. Usually that is when the "mess' slips in.

An unscheduled softball practice, a sick child, a drive thru dinner, a dwindling bank account, a missing ingredient, car trouble...

Ever have those days?

We all do.

I am trying to learn to roll with it. I am trying to remember the blessings in between these messes.

I am trying to not let the little set backs pull me too far from my goals.

It definitely is not my easiest task, nor a virtue I have come by naturally.

What are some of your "messes"?

How do you "Embrace the glorious mess that you are"?

If you would like to read more great quotes or any of her books, you can find her here:

Elizabeth Gilbert