Kidding Kit Checklist: The Complete List of Goat Kidding Supplies
Kidding season doesn’t care if it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. When it’s time, it’s time. After reading as much as we can and learning from seasoned breeders, this is the comprehensive list I keep on hand for smooth, low-stress goat births. Take what fits your herd and vet’s guidance, skip what you won’t use, and build your kit a little more each year.
What to Expect When Bringing New Goats Home
Bringing home goats is exciting, but it is also an adjustment period that can feel overwhelming if you do not know what to expect. Whether you are bottle feeding babies under ten weeks old or settling in a pair of new does, goats are vocal, emotional, and highly social animals. Understanding their behavior, feeding needs, and bonding process will help you make the transition easier for them and for you.
July Goat Adventures: Bottle Babies, Clipping, Milk Testing, and More
July at Bootsy Garden was full of firsts and big projects. We welcomed bottle babies, clipped the herd for their first show season, completed our very first milk test, and even published our official kidding schedule. From sticking to our daily routines to following along with the ADGA National Show livestream, it was a month of learning, growing, and enjoying life with our goats.
Our First Goat Show: What We Learned, Loved, and Wished We Packed
We attended our first ADGA goat show with our Nigerian Dwarf goats and made plenty of rookie mistakes along the way—forgotten gear, wrong clipper blades, and a few embarrassing moments included. Even without ribbons, the experience was full of learning, laughs, and valuable takeaways. Read about our first show day, what we’d do differently, and why we are still proud of our herd.
June at Bootsy Garden: Goat Shows, Clipping Chaos, and the Pollen Plague
June 2025 Nigerian Dwarf goat update at Bootsy Garden. Prepping for shows, clipping lessons, late-night milkings, our first vet visit, and big homestead projects. Learn from our rookie mistakes and follow along as we dive deeper into dairy goat life.
Goat Adventures Week 3: Hand Milking Wins and Mosquito Battles
Follow along as I share the week-by-week adventures of building my first Nigerian Dwarf goat herd. This update covers hand milking progress, mosquito battles, Demi’s stand struggles, and the hard work of keeping goat shelters clean. Real life, small wins, and plenty of learning on our growing homestead.