Little Branch Goat Farm

06/03/2024

Love getting these young ones out on grass. And a view of Little Branch Black River. 💕💕

06/01/2024

2 hrs of fencing. 30 mins out and then this. 😆

06/01/2024

05/09/2024

If you know, then you know how magnificent this report is.

I tested a few does in January that I felt would be the most at risk. They came back negative
Now the full herd testing is completed.
Happy day!! 🥳🥳

05/01/2024

In April 2023, our doe Annie had twins,a buck and a doe. If you recall the buckling had the sweetest personality. It was a Dubie x Annie cross.
In February 2024, she repeated with twins. Again the personality of these kids is amazing. I guess Dubie x Annie is a great cross

05/01/2024

I can watch them all day

04/04/2024

My heart and thoughts go out to my friend who lost his barn overnight to a fire. 40 + goats with kids.
Several came from my farm.
I share your heartache.

03/29/2024

Kids that are out of the confines of their pen. Acting free and wild! ❤️

03/12/2024

Sometimes there is one kid that makes you smile. Love this little buckling. He is very friendly too

03/12/2024

Young kids feeling good!

03/10/2024

Triplets for Little Branch Renegade Grace.

02/18/2024

Twin bucks today to Little Branch Hot Toddy!

Toddy and Donjovant were pen mates and raised together since 3 months old until Donjovant kidded yesterday and was put in a kidding pen.

Tonight they greeted each other again. It was cute. 🥰 first time moms.

02/16/2024

Cute new faces 2 doelings for Little Branch Donjovant

02/15/2024

I love giving the goats natural food products 🌲🐐

02/15/2024

My nephew is in the woods and saved me some fresh tree tops. Goat approved! 👏🏻👏🏻

02/11/2024

Kids put into a bigger space so they can Grow!! 🥰

01/27/2024

Afternoon nap. Oh lookie there! Someone made it into the feeder. 😆

01/26/2024

I love watching the kids jumping around

01/24/2024

Not great pictures as the light over the pen doesn’t work.

Solid head doeling
White patch face buckling

These are Annie x Dubie kids. ❤️

01/17/2024

Kids tonight. Buddy is hanging out with me.

Thank you Annie for finishing up well before bedtime. You’re a great mama.
Buck and a doe.

Sired by DuBiquet Tourbillon.

Dubie turns 9 this February. 🥰

12/03/2023

Morning pics

12/03/2023

The goats can still access the pasture and went for a morning stroll in the snow

11/29/2023

The part under the word “owner” is my favourite !! And relatable

10/28/2023

😂 so true!! Chocolate is my weakness

Don't leave a plate of food lol

10/26/2023

Due to an injury of my foot I have not been to the barn in 3 weeks. I went for a few minutes this while Kenny was doing the chores. I was rewarded. 💗🌞🐐

09/19/2023

Well this is unexpected. 🤷🏻‍♀️

We have received the results of our annual herd testing. and it is with a heavy heart that I report that this year we have 1 positive result for Johnes.

19 negative. 1 positive. But it is that 1 result that now defines our future.

We will no longer be selling breeding stock. For those on my waiting list, I apologize that I cannot fulfill your plans. I hope you can find what you need elsewhere.

I am not going to cull the whole herd. This 1 goat has limited access to the others and they may be unaffected.

I will continue to test but more frequently over the next few years to see how this plays out.

We are discouraged that all our efforts of Biosecurity and buying from tested herds has not saved us from this situation. Mother Nature has her own plans.

Best of luck in your goating!! 🤞🙏🏻

** for those worried about goats purchased here, this goat was not born here and has not been exposed to any goats sold last year. Our herd was negative since 2017 until this time.

08/18/2023

Wise words

THE DYING COW

A Short Moral Story.

A boy went to an old man and said to him.
"What is the biggest lesson that life has taught you?"

The old man paused for a moment and said.
"I'm sorry but I'm not in the mood to talk right now. I am deeply worried"

The boy asked.
"What's the matter, sir"

The old man responded.
"My pregnant cow has been in labour for more than twenty hours. I'm afraid she could die as the pain is excruciating"

The boy whistled.
"You have to do something about it"

The old man muttered.
"I have no knowledge about things like this. I'm old and weak, I can't do anything to help. But maybe if we seek the opinions and advice of other people, we could save my poor cow from dying. Don't you think so?"

The boy nodded his head, then the old man added.
"Do me a favour and take a walk down the road. You'll meet random people on your way. You will have to seek advice from at least four people. We need to know what their opinions are about my dying cow"

The boy left immediately, then returned about an hour later. He said to the old man.
"I was able to ask four people for their advice... The first person suggested you call the local vet immediately so that he can perform a surgery to remove the calf. The second person suggested you give the cow more time to give birth naturally, and that calling the vet won't be necessary. The third person suggested you kill the cow and sell the meat as she would eventually die. And the fourth person suggested you assist the cow by pulling the calf from the womb with your hands"

The old man said.
"Interesting, isn't it, that everyone's opinions differ so much. So which do you think I should follow?"

The boy thought for a while and said.
"I find the whole thing very confusing. Everyone gave a different piece of advice"

The old man smiled. Then he tapped the boy on his shoulder and said.

"I was actually kind of surprised when you asked me to tell you the biggest lesson that life has taught me. And instead of just saying it, I decided to let you experience it yourself. In doing so, I pretended as if my cow was in pain and needed help. It was a strategy to enable you to realize how different the opinions of people can be. The biggest lesson I've learned in life is that different people can look at the exact same thing and have different perspectives. We all have our own view of things. And just because someone's opinion is different than yours, it does not mean they are wrong. We shouldn't quarrel, fight or argue with others just because we feel that our opinion doesn't match theirs. We should learn to be open minded and respectful to people's opinions even if we don't agree with them.

Author: Chima_Dickson Official

08/18/2023

What a difference a year makes on facial hair. Quite the beard on Galiman JimFearghas. 😉💗