The goats were unleashed on the barnyard today. It is looking pretty shabby with the weeds taking over. A goat smorgasbord and they seem to love every minute of it!
The only downside of letting them be our weed eaters is that we don't get any milk for a few days. The last time I milked them after turning them loose on so many weeds, the milk was less than desirable. It was downright yuck!
I don't mind not getting any milk for a few days if it means the barnyard is getting cleaned up and I am not the one that has to do it. The goats enjoy the job a lot more than I do, and who am I to deprive them of all that fun?
Oh I miss having those cute little weedeaters:) B
ReplyDeleteThey are cute :)
DeleteI LOVE it! Putting animals to work on the farm doing something they love is a brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice when they help earn their keep :)
DeleteI really do need to get a goat or two again.
ReplyDeleteMy girls would be so upset if we didn't have a few goats. They love them.
DeleteA winner for all!
ReplyDeleteThat same theory is why I like my chickens. If I have scraps or fruit/veggies gone bad, I know the hens will love it. I don't like wasting food, but it happens. I am always amazed at how clean they will pick a watermelon rind.
Ranch Wife Robyn
I loved chickens for that reason too. The girls loved when we had corn on the cob, the chickens would go crazy over the cobs :)
DeleteI always wondered how the milk was after a weed fest. Now I know!! lol..
ReplyDeleteSome weeds don't really make a difference but a lot of weeds, it does. We found that out one year!
DeleteOkay, so I need to borrow your goats for some serious weed-eating Sandra! :)
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