Mulberry Downs Miniature Goats

26/07/2023

Grace, one of our sweetest does, gave birth to twin does late yesterday afternoon. Meet Gloria and Goldy

19/07/2023

Our lovely affectionate Pygmy cross Delilah has delivered her first baby, a boy we have called Dex. He has definitely taken after his mother in looks just hope he is as sweet as she is. His father is 87.5% Nigerian Dwarf and we were hoping for a doe for the ND milk which Is richer and Nigerian Dwarf does give a lot more milk. Maybe next time. Dex will be wethered in about 2 months when he will be looking for a new group of goats to play with

06/05/2023

Here are Jasmin's twin does, Jess and Jade now 3 days old and very energetic

03/05/2023

Our beautiful little Jasmin presented us with gorgeous twin does today. 3 days early but what a beautiful coloured paid

24/04/2023

Sweet Little Jasmin, huge for such a little girl with only 2 weeks to go

20/04/2023

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03/03/2023

This is our 5 year old 25% pygmy moonspot buck who is very friendly and always eager to do the job. Our breeding programme is now towards Nigerian Dwarfs. PM for more information

07/02/2023

Certainly worth considering

07/02/2023

Just so you know the correct names for your goat's anatomy

30/12/2022

You don't need routine f***ls nor do you need to drench unless your goat is showing signs of ill health. Having a f***l count done when your goats are looking fantastic to obtain a baseline for each goat is always a good start.

This WAS the standard advice years ago, but research has shown no correlation between worm load and health. One goat can be fine with 2000 egg while another is sick with only 300. Using the 5-point check is a much quicker and more accurate assessment of who needs to be given a dewormer. It includes (1) FAMACHA score (2) body condition score (3) coat condition (4) p**p status, and (5) bottle jaw status. If a goat fails two or more of these checks, they probably need a dewormer.

25/12/2022

This morning our sweet natured little Molly presented us with Monty, a beautiful buckling. What a fantastic Christmas present

19/12/2022

Magnus clean dry and showing his true colours and big white ears

16/12/2022

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas and a New Year full of possibilities. Hoping for 2023 to be the year of the doe.

15/12/2022

Our gorgeous little Maggie Mae delivered her first kid last night. A beautiful buckling. Maggie Mae is AMG +18.75%
Pygmy and the sire is Sir Bastian 87.5% Nigerian Dwarf. This little guy has beautiful colouring and will be looking for a new home in approximately 2 months after he is castrated

07/12/2022

A lovely piece by Stoney Creek Farm

21/10/2022

This page UNAPOLOGETICALY STANDS AGAINST noisey, scary fireworks during ANY celebration. Silly season is coming up starting with Diwali, Guy Fawkes, Christmas and New Year...and boy do we humans lose perspective and act silly!

The impacts on the animals (pet, companion or domestic animals like cows, sheep, chickens, ducks goats) birds, wildlife, insects, fish, the environment, humans with PTSD and child labour that produces the fireworks in less developed countries are catastrophic!

Any occasion, celebration or religious event that results in the suffering of others needs to be rethought and reconsidered. Culture, religion or custom is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE to harm others or our environment.

And NO! one cannot medicate every animal around as most of them live free amongst us!

Using noisey fireworks means:
1. You don't care about the animals, fish, birds or insects we share the earth with.
2. You don't care about the toxic impacts to the environment.
3. You don't care about the child, slave labour and other oppressed people in 3rd world countries that make these fireworks by hand for very little money.
4. You don't care about those among us that suffer from PTSD.
5. You value fun, entertainment, religion, custom or tradition far more than compassion, love, care, kindness and empathy for others and mother earth.

Use NOISE FREE fireworks or laser light shows as far as possible, if you must include it in your celebrations...at least the animals and other sentient beings won't suffer so much🙏

Be kind, be compassionate. Actions have consequences. Think before acting!

Edit - for anyone wanting to know whether I eat meat, I can confirm I'm vegan. This issue is not only about animals. It's also about exploitation of people in 3rd world countries and pollution of the environment.

📸 OIPA

14/09/2022

14/09/2022

Good for so many things apart from the love and joy they provide

With an extremely wet year leaving soil saturated in western NSW, the RFS finds that goats can go where machinery can't.

16/08/2022

Ivy finally had her kids on 13th August presenting us with a beautiful doe called Bella and a handsome young lad called Bagger who is all creamy white.

11/08/2022

Even if you only want pets, it is a good idea to only buy goats from reputable breeders or responsible owners. They will be able to answer all of your questions about feeding, housing, and general goat care.

When you buy from a reputable breeder, they will have already disbudded and castrated the baby goats before selling them. They should also have tested their herd for diseases, such as CAE, Johnes, and CL.

04/08/2022

It has been a bit hectic this last week but finally here is our newest arrival Mocha from another of our beautiful does Midnight. Mocha is 5 days old in this pic and her beautiful creamy chocolate color doesn't show up well. More pics to come, time permitting. That is Mum's breakfast Mocha is curled up on top of. Our girl Ivy is due to kid around the 9th but you can never tell, one year she was 6 days late and last year she was 2 days early.

31/07/2022

Our amazing little girl Miranda has just presented us with a doe and a buckling. Very impressed for her first kidding

03/07/2022

Sampson and Delilah all cuddled up in the feed bin keeping warm on this cool and wet day

29/06/2022

Definitely go with the goats

29/06/2022

Another Two beautiful new arrivals courtesy of our lovely Moonlight this afternoon. Sampson and Delilah (hubby named them)

23/06/2022

Two beautiful new arrivals courtesy of our lovely Grace late yesterday evening. Gavyn and Gy

12/05/2022

15 things you didn't know about goats https://www.treehugger.com/things-you-didnt-know-about-goats-4863954

12/03/2022

I need this trailer

11/03/2022

Please check with your local Council and do some research before buying miniature goats. They are the opposite of most people's perceptions. Just one difference is they hate water, two drops of rain and they race for shelter but they make the best pets you could ask for

01/03/2022

Grooving to the Bee Gees https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=1dUEf6mvsOY&fbclid=IwAR2Tzd4is6f8DlKxymAIF0kSNvSCzl0o-VuuhzBn80P_NE1cqvy3UIOrv3Y

04/12/2021

Molly is a little camera shy but 3 pics of Molly

04/12/2021

Here are some better pictures of Maggie

03/12/2021

Our lovely MIA produced 2 beautiful doelings this afternoon Maggie and Molly. I think these 2 will be keepers. Better pics tomorrow