Tag: Digby County

Spending time with our girls and kids

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Woodland Pastured Goats

I love finding time to spend with our girls and kids. At this point we just have the two Kids. Although we are still expecting more! 

This video shows their Woodland Pasture, we practice Silvopasture techniques here at Briden Farm. Creating Woodland Pastures, or pasturing animals under trees. 

On the 6th of July, our Nigerian Dwarf Goat Doe, Nanna, freshened and gave birth to Terry and Romeo. A little Doeling and a little Buckling. You’ll see how they’re progressing in this video. They’re doing great, been eating grain, hay, grass, shrubs, bark, and so on, since they were just weeks old. Nanna still nurses them, but has them pretty nearly weaned. 

Our other three Girls, Saanen Goats, spent six weeks with a small young Saanen Buck for six weeks in February and March.

The gestation period for Goats, the period from the time a doe is bred till she freshens (gives birth) is about 145-155 days. The little Buck we had breed our Saanen Does was here till March 27th. So, any kids being born, should happen by August 29th. Although most Goats average 150 days, so we hope to have all three Does giving birth within the next two weeks. Although I still find it difficult to tell exactly when… kind of like the Second Coming! We may know the signs and the season, but only the good Lord himself knows the hour! 😉 

Now would be a great time to book a Farm Tour to see our babies, goats, bunnies, chicks, and more! 

Call Brian at Briden Farm to Book Your Farm Tour.
902-907-0770 

Over 102,000 Visitors in 365 Days

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102000 Visitors

We were going to do a post about us hitting 100,000 visitors,  it guess it’s now nearly 103,000. People obviously love Briden Farm and those 102,000 Visitors have made some 242,000 Visits to our website over the past 365 Days! Much thanks to all of You! 

Now, if you like our website, imagine how much You’ll enjoy an in person Farm Tour! Contact me, Brian, at Briden Farm 902-907-0770 to Book Your Tour Today! 

Caterpillars Can Be Dangerous

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Tussock Moth Caterpillar

I don’t ever remember having to worry about Caterpillars 🐛 when I was a kid. We used to play with them! 

I wasn’t playing with them this week, but I did find out how dangerous they can be! It was probably a Tussock Moth Caterpillar. 

I wish I had of taken pictures, but the searing pain and burning sensation of a rash that developed after coming in contact with one hurt so much the last thing I was thinking about was getting pictures! 

Here’s a good article…

What Parents Should Know About Caterpillars

I’m not one to worry about such things, nor do I think we should limit children or impose our fears on them! However, we should be aware! We should also know how to treat it if it happens to you or them!

I used Renew Lotion from Melaleuca because I was out of Petro Carbo Salve from Watkins. It took the burn out and was pretty well healed up by the next morning. While the above article says a cortisone cream helps also. 

The featured picture, of the tussock moth caterpillar, comes from Wiki Commons. Click Here to Read that Article

Homemade Linguine, Fresh Zucchini, and Muscovy Duck

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Handmade Pasta Linguini, Zucchini, and Muscovy Duck

At Briden Farm, We love Watkins Products because they’re so fresh and tasty! Even the Salad Dressing Mixes add a certain zing to a meal!

After cooking our Homemade Linguine, to Al Dente, I added it to the Cast Iron Frying Pan and sautéed it in Watkins Italian Salad Dressing!

After it was done, I added the Duck from the slow cooker, and browned the meat in the frying pan.

While, in another frying pan, cast iron of course, I lightly grilled our cut up, garden fresh, zucchini! Then added it as a side; but only after dropping a few blueberries in the pan to be warmed with it. Adding a touch of colour and sweetness! 

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