Monthly Archives: December 2011

Best Birthday Present Ever?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

Remember Zenith? My friend Rob (right) and I tanned her hide and gave it to my sister Tess (left) for her birthday. I have to say, Tess was definitely surprised! I’m not going to give instructions for tanning hides because, … Continue reading →

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We All Scream for Goat Cream

Posted on December 9, 2011 by admin

Unhomogenized cow’s milk quickly separates into the bottom skim-milk layer and the top layer of cream. You knew that? Good. This simple reality makes it easy to skim the cream off the top of cow’s milk and use it to … Continue reading →

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Meat

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

This was Zenith. She was two years old, very pretty, half meat goat, and a poor milker. I have helped butcher chickens and pigs before, but a goat was different. It was physically easier – an animal who trusts her … Continue reading →

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