The Fox and The Otter Homestead

The Muscovy ducks being a little weird. Can't wait until there's baby ducks running around. #thefoxandtheotterhomestead #ducks #muscovy

The Winter Market is over! My soap is almost all sold out and I think there's only one soap tray left. Thank you to the wonderful people who supported The Fox and The Otter this season and I'm excited to share some upcoming scents for the Valentine's market in February. For your entertainment, here is Aries being weird. Which really just means being a buck.

Clover had her first kidding (first time giving birth) last week. It did not go well. She was actually pregnant with three babies which is really uncommon for the first time. Unfortunately, two of the babies didn't make it. They came out not breathing and I couldn't get them going. I was heartbroken. I called the vet and we talked about it and it's possible, I should have gotten involved earlier (she was right on that time limit but not quite over) but it really came down a really small goat giving birth to a lot of babies and bad luck. I cried the entire day, feeling guilty and heartbroken because it wasn't fair what happened. Farm life is so beautiful but it also comes with a lot of heartache and stress. There is something positive though. This beautiful thing here is sweet little Dandelion. Clover has taken to motherhood like a fish in water. She's producing an amazing amount of milk, is so attentive to her little one, and has just amazed me with her sweet behavior. I thought she'd be one I'd have to fight her tooth and nail on the milk stand but she literally stands completely still until I'm done. It's been amazing bonding with her in a new way.

Clover Making Weird Goat Noises

I've been a little quiet online. Life got busy this fall and with the market and two energetic kids, social media hasn't been my focus. This coming month will be the month of holiday scents. I'll be working on bulk orders, new smells, and getting packages together for presents. If you're interested in a bulk order or specific scents, please feel free to contact me! I'm still taking orders. AND for your amusement, I have Clover being a weirdo. Disclaimer: She is not stressed or anything. I actually think she's in heat at the moment and it's not unheard of for does and bucks to make strange noises during heat/rut.

Hungry Lily, Faun, and Willow

As milk weaning goes on the babies are drinking like a man in the desert when they get their bottle.

Zeus is introduced to the herd

It's amazing how fast they grow! 🌱 The farm has welcomed another buck to the herd, meet Zeus! This beautiful boy and Aries are moving out into their own enclosure since they're getting older. #thefoxandtheotter #homestead #nigeriandwarfgoats

Yorkie Mole Hunting

Who needs a barn cat when you've got a Yorkie? They've got terrier in their name for a reason. He's trying to deal with the mole problem and the other day, he left me a dead mouse by the back door. At least, I think Tobias was the culprit. Knowing me there's some feral cat out there offering gifts to try and weasel his way into my heart and barn.

Hungry baby goats

When you’re five minutes late for dinner 😂

Baby Goat Cuddles

My number one weakness with soap scents is anything floral based. Give me some deep, earthy scents and I can get so creative. Ask me to make a rose scented soap and I'm trying to add rosemary or turmeric or even ginger to it. I would love your suggestions on some fun, floral or summery scents that appeal to you! If I pick your suggestion, I'll send you a free bar of soap once it's completed!

Lily, Willow, and Faun play follow the leader

There’s nothing like playing follow the leader on a windy day! #thefoxandtheotter #homestead #nigeriandwarf #Lily #Willow #Faun

Clover Having Fun!

Clover loves the kids toys almost as much as the kids do. It's such a personal joy for me to be out in the yard while the goats and chickens run the property and my kids build up their immune systems playing in the dirt. #thefoxandtheotter #clover #homestead #goat #goats

Thought the girls would like to check in on social media and say hi! I'm hoping for two pregnant does but I have a feeling only one took. But that's ok. As much as I wanted more babies this year, it further proves to me that I'd like to have bucks on the property. #goat #goatsoap #thefoxandtheotter #homestead #hobbyfarm

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