Life on Orangis Acres

Putting in our fence taught us pretty quickly that goats will always find the flaw in your plan. We started with 4x4" square field fence. On paper it made sense, but in reality it resulted in way too many stuck goat heads. N o one was hurt, but a few did wear a "stupid stick" for a while, and clearly not ideal. We’re leaving that fence up for now, but it’s officially on the “to replace” list. We then switched to 2x2" field fence in other areas and that made all the differenc

Buck Norris (Registered Boer Buckling) Earlier this month Buck Norris (our first ever Buck) was officially put out with the ladies, marking an important milestone in our operation and as we shift from the hustle of fall into the calm, steady rhythm of winter. There’s a noticeable change that comes with this time of year: fewer chores at a sprint, more moments of observation, and a deep appreciation for the quieter pace. If all goes according to plan (which it appears to be),

Our First Goats: Gina, Heartly, Dottie, and Gail When we bought our property in July 2024, we had no idea how much the next year would change our lives. We knew we wanted to dive into goat farming, but like any new adventure, it came with surprises and a lot of hard work. Aside from cutting the overgrown grass, our first priority was setting up a space for our two roosters, the first animals we took in, even before we knew this property would be ours. Manifesting takes all so