Fixing up the Barn : Save Money, Time and Goats!!

Does this look like your barn? Peeling paint isn't just ugly, it is a potential hazard for your animal. We decided that before the next batch of kids arrive, we needed to do some affordable renovations.

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Baby Goats Attack (Adorably)

Hello Readers!

So much has happened this summer! Sorry for the long absence, but I promise the wait will be worth it soon!  I'm working on multiple articles, so in the mean time, check out this video:

You've been warned! This is what happens when you are late to feed.......

Check back for more posts soon!

Bottle Fed Baby Precious: Goats & YouTube

Check it out: Northcutt Livestock's YouTube Page!

 

Isn't Miss Precious cute? We now have a YouTube page for all of our goat antics. You can subscribe to get all of your favorite goat videos in your inbox!

How to Bottle Feed Goat Kids: Precious Update

Hi Readers!

So last time I told you about Precious (you can refresh your memory about Precious' birth here). She is one of the newest additions to our friend's farm, and a new challenge! Why bottle feed? Keep Reading!

Check out the new tab -- Our Does

Take a look at our newest tab "Our Does", where you can see all of our ABGA registered does.

Blog Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!!

Hello Readers!

You may have noticed some layout and design changes to the blog!

Is it cluttered?  

Is the linked text unreadable? 

Issues reading on mobiles?

Pictures not displaying?:

Just because this is a "business" post, doesn't mean I won't throw in a triplets picture...

I aim to please, so let me know what you think in the comments below!!

More Boer Goat Kid Pictures: "When things go right..." Lucy & Mega's Kids

Hello Readers!

I know...I should be studying for my final...but instead, I'm writing a post! Lucy had her babies last night, how many do you think she had, check it out after the jump....

More Goat Kid Pictures: Bella & Mega have boys!

Morning Goat Blog Readers!

More additions to the barn...Bella had her kids last night! More boer goat kids in the barn = a good day! She had two gorgeous boys, check out the goats below.

A happy little family...say it with me: AWWWW

Bella had her kids around 10:00 last night, and Bella's owners found them around 10:30. She is not a first time mom, so she didn't need us! She had previously had triplets (at night too!), but they died from a disease while they were still kids. These little kids look super healthy, so fingers crossed that everything goes better this time!

Watch Me Grow! Bonus Goat: Patty

No finals aren't over yet, but my final project presentation on my goat blog is! In celebration, here is an update on our "bonus goat" Patty.

Look at that face.

Got Your Goat Information Update!

Hey Readers!

The blog will be on hiatus while I take finals! Look for new posts coming in May, when we begin prepping for fair! Make sure to like our Facebook page, where I will be updating with pictures!

See you soon!

Goat Video Review by Guest Blogger Ariel Morris!!

So awhile ago I made a video of my buck, Mega. I used a very helpful how-to on choosing the right editing software that my friend Ariel wrote on her blog about film making. I showed her the final product and she wrote the following post for me to share with my readers who want to make their own viral animal videos. 

Enjoy!

-Northcutt Livestock 

Watch "Crazy Megamind"

Goat Meat Meal Ideas: Goat Chop BBQ Recipe

So I've talked about how to raise goats, but now I’ll share with you one important reason why: eating goat meat. This is the typical reaction we get:

Left image of Goat Meat courtesy of David Blaine on Wikimedia - Goat Chops. 
Right image courtesy of "Know Your Meme"

I know! At first it makes many Americans recoil. I mean it’s…goat! Parts of Africa and Asia get most of their meat from goats, so why is it so taboo? I think Americans are used to eating mostly beef and pork, but it’s time to mix it up! 

Fun Friday: Celebrity Goat Owners

I know how much I love my goat kids, but goats aren't just fun for us regular folk!  Here is a list of three celebrities in love with goats!

Kelly Clarkson

Musician/American Idol winner

Photo found on Google Images, courtesy of www.tonedeaf.com.au

Kelly Clarkson is well known for her music, but did you know that the American Idol winner asked for a goat for Christmas in 2011? She named her new pygmy kid "Billy Joel" after the singer. Maybe he is the singing goat that has taken over the internet?

All About Goats: A Guide to Trimming Goat Hooves

Trimming our goats' hooves is not always fun, but it is necessary to keep healthy, happy goats. Regular hoof trimming can keep any issues like hoof rot from causing serious damage. It is important to both back-yard goat enthusiasts and the experienced goat keeper to practice proper hoof maintenance. The only way to get better at trimming goat hooves is to practice hoof trimming regularly, so let's get to it!

Ready?

This kid is, are you?

Goat(s) of the Week: Introducing Sally's Twins

This post is a bit late because...we have new babies at the barn!

Goat of the Week

Sally's Twins

A Lucky Surprise: Meet the newest kid

I like to plan things, especially with the goats.

Take this weekend, for instance. We planned to trim hooves, give shots and de-worm on Sunday.
Dad fed the goats for me at 9. Around 10:30 we went to other the barn to work with those goats first.

Click 'Learn More' to keep reading!

Friday Fun: Goats make CNN's RidicuList

I love how the internet has gone crazy for goats! Goat have taken over YouTube, now according to Anderson Cooper, they are working on world domination.

Anderson Cooper. News reporters falling on assignment. The Singing Goat. What more could you ask for?

Hope everyone has wonderful weekend! Make sure to check the blog next week, when the mythic second part of Trimming Hooves will be posted. Stay tuned!

Goat of the Week: Tyson the wether

I'm sure by now you've seen our "profile goat", Tyson.

This week he is our Goat of the Week....well, sort of? Let me explain.

Goats Take Over YouTube (& the World)

I am so glad it's a Fun Friday.

I'm sure you have seen Taylor Swift feat. Goats by now, but if you haven't check out Monday's post.
Goats have taken over YouTube, remixing popular pop songs.

Look at the album they just released:

But wait, there's more!! Check out the goat as it takes on...