Category: Goats

Goat Therapy at Briden Farm

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Eve: Our Saanen Goat

I wish I took more time to enjoy our animals and less time working to care for them! Not that caring for them isn’t enjoyable, I enjoy that too! However, as you can see in this video, time spent just “being” with the goats is very therapeutic! In a 2015 Podcast by Morgan Sherburne, of University of Florida Health stated, “To reduce stress, pet a goat”…

Along these lines, we’ve been considering offering time with our Goats! Not exactly Goat Yoga, but just time to sit and “Be”. Maybe trade a bag of feed for an hour with a Goat! Interested? Call Now: 902-907-0770 


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When it comes to Milking Goats

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Eve Producing Milk At Briden Farm

When it comes to Milking Goats, I really enjoy it! At least I do when the Doe is a willing participant! Our old Saanen Doe, Eve really enjoys being milked. Whereas Nanna, our Nigerian Dwarf Goat, has never been quite sure! We’ve had some over the years that just didn’t want to be touched!

I prefer milking by hand, while I know some others prefer machine. I am sort of thankful that I’ve never had over one or two goats to milk at the same time! I think if I had too many I might be tempted to turn to using a milking machine! Not sure though! 

Although I may find out, we currently have 4 Does, and they just had the visit of a Young Buck for a month and a half! So, come July, we potentially could have four freshen, that would mean probably having four goats to milk! It could also mean our having anywhere from 4 to 14 kids! Not likely to have over 5-8 kids though. 

I know I look forward to being back in milk though, we enjoy making cheese, yogurt, buttermilk and whey! The extra will go to our Berkshire Pigs, Larry, Curly, and Moe!

Curious, do you prefer milking by hand?
What’s Your experience with Milking Machines?  


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Affordable Livestock Feed

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Affordable Livestock Feed

We have a supply of Hemp Seed Feed and 4 Grain Scratch (Barley, Oats, Corn, and Wheat) at great prices! 

According to the Atlantic Poultry Research Institute, Hemp seed, “is a valuable source of protein, energy, and long chain fatty acids.” 
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A few months ago, a group of local friends, farmers, got together to bring in Livestock Feed by the Tonne. Allowing us to reduce our Livestock Feed costs. 

Among those of us who are getting the feed we have had success feeding the Hemp to our Chickens, Ducks, Cattle, Pigs, Goats, and more! Actually seeing real, visible, results! Hemp is a high Protein Feed with Omegas and essential oils and our source is for Human Grade Food!

Our suppliers are making the feed available for us, and we’re able to make it available for others, while helping to reduce Feed Costs! 

If You’d like to Save on your Livestock Feed, please contact Brian at Briden Farm. 902-907-0770 


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