tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post1104963349696411840..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Some Goats Have a Mind of Their OwnFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-36685912237619770752014-11-10T07:27:09.894-06:002014-11-10T07:27:09.894-06:00Hello, I think goat meat is far superior to mutton...Hello, I think goat meat is far superior to mutton/lamb. I sometimes "smell" the skin and lanoline when eat mutton, but goat is another story. Lean, soft and tasty meat, that's what it is. I grew up drinking goat milk and eating its cheese, my father used to raise saanen goats.<br /><br />Bye!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-13433794764000156292014-09-16T19:55:34.554-05:002014-09-16T19:55:34.554-05:00It's a tasty plan, isn't it, M.E.?
FernIt's a tasty plan, isn't it, M.E.? <br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-71842013489041065742014-09-16T18:30:52.366-05:002014-09-16T18:30:52.366-05:00Your goat plan sounds familiar as far as meat goes...Your goat plan sounds familiar as far as meat goes...M.E. Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00430739166948213915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-82472015861082946742014-09-16T17:12:10.945-05:002014-09-16T17:12:10.945-05:00Well, Vickie, we are all 'entitled' to our...Well, Vickie, we are all 'entitled' to our own opinion, and all I have to say is, Ditto. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-22021826153119390712014-09-16T16:41:31.737-05:002014-09-16T16:41:31.737-05:00I love your goats! Hope the pregnancy and deliver...I love your goats! Hope the pregnancy and delivery goes well for them - and you! <br />Don't get me started on the government hand-outs! We have three sons and my husband and I have put all three of them through college at great expense to us. We have both worked most of our lives and paid into society what we have had to, but when it came time for financial aid for our kid's education - nope! They said we made too much money, though we were right at the national average. In fact, I mistakingly went to work a few years before (when our youngest went to preschool) our oldest son went to college, thinking it would help pay for college, but all that did was knock us out of financial aid! Now, here in California, they are GIVING college educations to undocumented (illegal) college students! Go figure! We pay our taxes and don't get a cent, while the people who are here illegally get a free education! When you consider all an undocumented person gets for free or at a greatly reduced price here in the United States, no wonder so many of them cross the border illegally! You really can't blame them. I blame our government for enticing them over the boarder! <br />Thanks for letting me rant a bit. Sorry if I offended anyone, but this is just my opinion and exactly how I feel. Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210045536198927269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-68419015727288347112014-09-16T08:10:02.241-05:002014-09-16T08:10:02.241-05:00It was actually quite easy, Kathi, but no thanks o...It was actually quite easy, Kathi, but no thanks on the horse shot. There is a big difference between a little 50 lb. wether and a horse. The technique would be the same, but I don't think I could clip them to the fence as easily!<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-70351460571859059452014-09-16T08:04:38.172-05:002014-09-16T08:04:38.172-05:00The goats had been out grazing in the pasture when...The goats had been out grazing in the pasture when I took this picture, Fiona. When they saw us in the barn, here they came, begging to be fed, but it wasn't time to eat yet. I came up to take these pictures while Frank mixed up some feed. When I saw the goats coming, I hoped to get some pictures and this one turned out great. What Frank noticed is the line up in age. One Stripe is leading and is the oldest. The rest are lined out from oldest to youngest. We thought that was very interesting.<br /><br />No, we don't barter for beef. We buy some at one of the local meat markets every so often, and sometimes we miss the flavor. But chevon, or goat meat, suits us just fine. I cook it just like beef or any other red meat. We don't use mint jelly or weird curry recipes. I always compared those dishes to putting grape jelly on a beef steak. To me, both ways would taste awful and ruin the meat.<br /><br />As soon as I gave the first shot I realized it was no big deal. But, you know what? Next time, if Frank is available, I'll ask him to do it again. Tradition, right?<br /><br />Fiona, I can't imagine living any other way and just pray we never have to. This life satisfies my soul.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-31089177638871562512014-09-16T07:53:49.649-05:002014-09-16T07:53:49.649-05:00She is, but then they all are, in my biased opinio...She is, but then they all are, in my biased opinion. I'm really glad to finally have them all back together again, so I can spend more time taming down the young does. It will make them easier to train them to milk in the spring after they have their babies. Thank you, Grace.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-77988414940187154092014-09-16T07:51:28.157-05:002014-09-16T07:51:28.157-05:00Sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's no...Sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's not. But, you know Sandra, I can't imagine being without them.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-92097969451463211262014-09-16T06:03:12.740-05:002014-09-16T06:03:12.740-05:00I'm the needle person here. It wasn't that...I'm the needle person here. It wasn't that hard after all, was it? Now try giving a shot to a horse. That's one I prefer not to do, but I do it when I have to.Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02252527015193035090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-54711716697859549312014-09-16T00:04:26.389-05:002014-09-16T00:04:26.389-05:00I love the last photo...happy beautiful goats! I ...I love the last photo...happy beautiful goats! I thing we who work for what we have are truly blessed as we understand the things that go into having food we raise and a home we love. Small livestock has a lot of advantages but I still love beef. Do you trade or barter for any beef? Ralph has a large family and "If" we ever get our farm we hope to be able to have at least two grass cattle in the summer. We can produce healthy meat and hopefully the excess can be used by the other family members. <br />I used to hate giving shots but once you save an animal it somehow becomes much easier! If more people had this opportunity to watch the world around them and how it all interacts I think we would be much healthier mentally as well as physically.<br /><br />Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-76457519682932454422014-09-15T20:55:03.181-05:002014-09-15T20:55:03.181-05:00Cricket is really pretty !Cricket is really pretty !Gracenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-62864881935542597662014-09-15T18:30:09.342-05:002014-09-15T18:30:09.342-05:00Oh Goats can keep life interesting!!
Oh Goats can keep life interesting!!<br />Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643387947219993819noreply@blogger.com