Welcome to the new edition of Pine Needle Farm’s website and blog! I will be blogging about the happenings around the farm, and what I’m doing with the Cashmere I collect from the goats. I have an Etsy shop from which you can purchase any of my handspun yarns, crocheted items, and handwoven items. I have handwoven kitchen towels, and other linens made with cotton and linen, and then I have my cashmere section that has all things cashmere in it. I weave scarves and such, and crochet wrist warmers and hats, along with a small selection of handspun yarns. I also have crocheted and woven accessories made with wool and silk. https://www.etsy.com/shop/WildMountainhandmade As I figure out how to use this site, I will be adding more to it, like pictures of everything and more colors, etc.
Thank you for the time spent today with me Anne, i rewrote the notes i tool on what you said, about goat feed and fleece!
All set to prepare to purchase fleece this October. ; ]
Hi Anna, it was nice talking to you! Hopefully I helped clarify things a bit with the goats. Just remember to keep it simple, they really don’t need a whole bunch of extra feeds and supplements, especially if you are able to take them out into the forest. Good water, hay and minerals will keep them very healthy, with a little bit of grain or other goodies as treats. Goats are actually very smart when it comes to what they need to eat to keep healthy. Watch when you take them out into the forest at what they will nibble on and eat whole heartedly. Juniper bushes are great for deworming, they munch on them if they need it. There are lots of nutrients in the bark of the doug fir trees and goats love to eat the younger trees. In the winter if you go out and cut a few branches and feed it to them, they will love that. Have fun with them! My favorite saying is “goats are the most lovable, frustrating creatures on the planet.”
Hopefully I’ll have some fleeces ready to go by October!