We have been thinking about getting a couple of goats. So happy when I found New Moon's Goat 101 class. Both my hubby and I went. We really wanted to know the proper way to care for goats before we just jumped in. So glad we did. Ellen presented a totally honest, in and outs, good and bads, hands on learning experience. We have decided we will get goats, but it will be a while. We need to get our property set up in such a way that both the goats and our property will prosper. We are going to save and put up the proper fencing, shelter, and get a stock of good grass hay in. In the meantime, I will be calling Ellen tomorrow to see about volunteering. I have never seen such a clean rescue facility. What a great way to learn. If you are thinking of getting goats, or even if you already have a few. This class is the way to go.
Jun 2017
I have been hearing about this organization for a few years, both at vegfest and as part of the goatolympics. I really appreciate that they take the time to come to vegfest and educate people about the work they do to help goats and offer classes to owners of goats on how to care for them. I hear the goatolympics is a great way to spend a day, but it continues to be on my list of things to do. The costume contest sounds amazing. I did finally make it out to the rescue for one of the Open Barn days. It seems they schedule a few each summer and you can drop in and get your picture with some goats and learn about the valuable work they do. We took a small child who seemed to enjoy himself and I personally enjoyed taking a variety of selfies with some of the cutest goats. I also really wanted to purchase a sweatshirt to support the organization and plan to do so in the future. There was a variety of volunteers on hand to answer our questions. Did you know that goats pee on their own head to attract a mate? It does make me not want to pet them so much. I loved seeing Elvis who has a condition that causes him to hop on his legs, but is still adorable and the perfect companion for pictures with small children. I do wish we would have known to bring some snacks to feed the goats, but some other visitors were nice enough to share their apple slices with us. Definitely check this out and support the goats!
We have been thinking about getting a couple of goats. So happy when I found New Moon's Goat 101 class. Both my hubby and I went. We really wanted to know the proper way to care for goats before we just jumped in. So glad we did. Ellen presented a totally honest, in and outs, good and bads, hands on learning experience. We have decided we will get goats, but it will be a while. We need to get our property set up in such a way that both the goats and our property will prosper. We are going to save and put up the proper fencing, shelter, and get a stock of good grass hay in. In the meantime, I will be calling Ellen tomorrow to see about volunteering. I have never seen such a clean rescue facility. What a great way to learn. If you are thinking of getting goats, or even if you already have a few. This class is the way to go.
I have been hearing about this organization for a few years, both at vegfest and as part of the goatolympics. I really appreciate that they take the time to come to vegfest and educate people about the work they do to help goats and offer classes to owners of goats on how to care for them. I hear the goatolympics is a great way to spend a day, but it continues to be on my list of things to do. The costume contest sounds amazing. I did finally make it out to the rescue for one of the Open Barn days. It seems they schedule a few each summer and you can drop in and get your picture with some goats and learn about the valuable work they do. We took a small child who seemed to enjoy himself and I personally enjoyed taking a variety of selfies with some of the cutest goats. I also really wanted to purchase a sweatshirt to support the organization and plan to do so in the future. There was a variety of volunteers on hand to answer our questions. Did you know that goats pee on their own head to attract a mate? It does make me not want to pet them so much. I loved seeing Elvis who has a condition that causes him to hop on his legs, but is still adorable and the perfect companion for pictures with small children. I do wish we would have known to bring some snacks to feed the goats, but some other visitors were nice enough to share their apple slices with us. Definitely check this out and support the goats!