Tag Archives: New Mexico

PUPPIES!

Did you know that a dog’s gestation period is only 63 days? Our Maremma guardian dog, Tiki, had puppies yesterday. Last night we counted six. Either one was hiding under all that fur, or she had another during the night, … Continue reading

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Following the Herd

I went hiking with the goats this morning. They go out every day, from about 9 AM to about 6 PM, so I decided to tag along. They couldn’t have cared less that I was there. We are out in … Continue reading

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Making Fresh Goat Cheese

One of the reasons I decided to work at Coonridge was to learn about and participate in cheesemaking. And I’m getting what I bargained for! While we all love drinking the goats’ delicious milk, all the milk the Coonridge sells … Continue reading

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Free-Ranging Goats in the Desert

In the US, most dairy goats get much of their nutrition from hay and grain. Too much grain can be bad for their health, but hay (cut and dried grass) is fine, and hay-fed goats usually produce delicious, sweet milk. … Continue reading

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