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Greetings From Hidden Springs Farms
Posted 6/30/2010 12:02pm by Karen Wortman .
Happy Summer to Everyone!
Summer arrived early this year and it has been very HOT and Humid at the farm. We've been about 10+ degrees higher then normal for this time of year BUT at least it isn't raining everyday. We'll take the sun over the rain anytime.
It is very busy at the farm right now. The garden is growing well (as are the weeds) and there is always something going on or needing our attention. We've had some mature timber harvested from our woods and that means lots of clean-up now. The woods however will be better and healthier own everything is cleaned up.
Gwendolyn, our Nubian, gave birth to two does a couple of weeks ago. Annie and Katie are crosses between Nubians and Angoras (Sammie is the daddy); we call them "Nu-goras". Gwen is being a wonderful mom and Annie and Katie are doing very well.
The girls look like their momma, but have curly hair. No telling what they will look like when they grow up! We are excited that we will have goat milk again soon and it will give us the opportunity to make more cheese!
We have a nice starter herd of Angora goats for sale. We are selling our buck, Sampson, plus two does, Black Betty & Megan. If you know anyone interested in starting an Angora herd, please let them know. We are asking $550.00 for the grouping. Sampson is a handsome boy that is easy to handle and probably my favorite. The girls take a while longer to warm up to new people, but they are nice as well and loves treats.
Our grandson, Tyler, loves his goats. He has so much fun with the babies. We have lots of boer goats that are friendly and enjoy playing with him as well. We've updated our "Sale" page on the website and have several boers for sale at this time too.
Our classes and workshops are over for the summer but we will be starting again strong in September. Look for classes on Raising Goats, Raising Chickens, and more starting again in September.
Finally, our turkeys are growing like crazy. We have Red Bourbon's, Blue Slate, and Eastern Wild. And, they are a "WILD" bunch. We like to take them out on the pasture during the day and they love it. BUT, when it is time to go back into the barn at night, they go nuts. The best workout in the world is trying to chase turkeys with a net to put them in the barn. I guess they just don't know me well enought to follow me. Last year, Tom, Dick, and Harry came running when they saw me and followed me anywhere I need to take them. The crazy turkeys I have this year are "independent thinkers" and won't follow me anywhere. I will be happy when November gets here and we will have FRESH Thanksgiving Turkeys!
We want to wish everyone a HAPPY and SAFE 4th of July! Heat up the BBQ, enjoy the fireworks, and spending time with family!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
Summer arrived early this year and it has been very HOT and Humid at the farm. We've been about 10+ degrees higher then normal for this time of year BUT at least it isn't raining everyday. We'll take the sun over the rain anytime.
It is very busy at the farm right now. The garden is growing well (as are the weeds) and there is always something going on or needing our attention. We've had some mature timber harvested from our woods and that means lots of clean-up now. The woods however will be better and healthier own everything is cleaned up.
Gwendolyn, our Nubian, gave birth to two does a couple of weeks ago. Annie and Katie are crosses between Nubians and Angoras (Sammie is the daddy); we call them "Nu-goras". Gwen is being a wonderful mom and Annie and Katie are doing very well.
The girls look like their momma, but have curly hair. No telling what they will look like when they grow up! We are excited that we will have goat milk again soon and it will give us the opportunity to make more cheese!
We have a nice starter herd of Angora goats for sale. We are selling our buck, Sampson, plus two does, Black Betty & Megan. If you know anyone interested in starting an Angora herd, please let them know. We are asking $550.00 for the grouping. Sampson is a handsome boy that is easy to handle and probably my favorite. The girls take a while longer to warm up to new people, but they are nice as well and loves treats.
Our grandson, Tyler, loves his goats. He has so much fun with the babies. We have lots of boer goats that are friendly and enjoy playing with him as well. We've updated our "Sale" page on the website and have several boers for sale at this time too.
Our classes and workshops are over for the summer but we will be starting again strong in September. Look for classes on Raising Goats, Raising Chickens, and more starting again in September.
Finally, our turkeys are growing like crazy. We have Red Bourbon's, Blue Slate, and Eastern Wild. And, they are a "WILD" bunch. We like to take them out on the pasture during the day and they love it. BUT, when it is time to go back into the barn at night, they go nuts. The best workout in the world is trying to chase turkeys with a net to put them in the barn. I guess they just don't know me well enought to follow me. Last year, Tom, Dick, and Harry came running when they saw me and followed me anywhere I need to take them. The crazy turkeys I have this year are "independent thinkers" and won't follow me anywhere. I will be happy when November gets here and we will have FRESH Thanksgiving Turkeys!
We want to wish everyone a HAPPY and SAFE 4th of July! Heat up the BBQ, enjoy the fireworks, and spending time with family!
The Staff of Hidden Springs Farms
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