The Farm Keeps Growing!!

Today we added some new members to the homesteading fun.

Glitter Baby, a pregnant New Zealand rabbit doe.

Sparkle, a lactating New Zealand rabbit doe.

Sparkle's two, two-week-old kits known currently as Snowy and Rocket JR.

and a very sweet buck who is a Checkered Giant/New Zealand cross named Mr. Cookie.

At the moment they are all chilling (quite literally) in my room enjoying the fan, while hanging out in their temporary cages. We are in the process of building them large hutches right now, though they will likely be moved to a colony within the next few weeks.

We recently received 203 FREE pallets for building animal habitats and everything else I can find on Pinterest. What's more, we probably have around 1,000 more coming!!!!!

Also this weekend my husband and his brother are tilling my garden and I am planting finally (better a little late than never).

Pictures to come soon!

Chappie the Nigerian Dwarf Goat

The newest little addition to the Comer homestead! Chappie the Nigerian dwarf goat has been here for a few weeks. 

He is a great little companion and super sweet. Nigerian dwarf goats are not only great pet goats but also fantastic millers. They are much smaller than standard breed goats, making them an excellent addition to hobby farms and backyard homesteads (Although you should of course check local ordinances before investing). 

The milk of Nigerian dwarf goats is higher in fat than most standard breeds and sweet, making it closer in nature to cow's milk than most other goat breeds. 

Now I just need to find Chappie some friends.