The Cost of Keeping a Goat

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Two Goats Milking At Briden Farm

So, You’ve thought about it! Right?

Although You wonder if you have the money? The Time? The Space? The “Know How”! Right? 

While I think some things need to be adjusted for the local area, and these times when costs are skyrocketing, I found this article by PetKeen to be helpful…

How Much Does a Goat Cost? (2022 Price Guide)

In it they rate that, the 

“Total Monthly Cost of Owning a Goats $20–$150 per month”

I’m glad they also state that, “The low monthly cost is one of the perks of owning a goat, and if you’re willing to put in the hard work yourself, there’s no reason that you need to spend more than $20 to $25 a month caring for them.”

Now, that really doesn’t include the cost of fixed costs like housing, pasture, fences, and so on. These days that can come in anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands! 

Then there’s the time and care that goes into keeping Your Goats. It’s funny, the way things work! Generally if we have the money, we don’t have the time! Right?

Now, what if I told You there’s a way You can! 

What would You say if I told You there is a place where You can have a Goat, have it fed, housed, and pastured, all for about $30 a Week! 

Would You like more details? 

Contact Brian at Briden Farm 902-907-0770

 

So, You want to Support our Farm!

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Briden Farm Creating Fun Farm Experiences

We’ve had a number of people say they’d like to support us and our efforts! We’re thankful for each of You! 

 Many aren’t sure the best way to support us, or want to help, but can’t afford a lot. We fully understand! Absolutely we do! These are tough times for all of us. 

To help provide a simple way for you to support us is to “Buy Me A Coffee”! Sounds funny! Right? 

Well, it’s pretty neat actually…

Not just because some people buy me a coffee, but because the “Buy Me A Coffee” program allows us to setup membership or contribution levels that meet most budgets, help our budget, and allows you to choose a level of support that you’re comfortable with. While at the same time allowing you to Choose to Sponsor a Chicken, Duck, or Goat!

Learn More … Click Here 

 

 

Piggy Back Ride at Briden Farm

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Piggy Back Rides at Briden Farm

Ok, so, seriously, this is not a service of Briden Farm! Although maybe it should be!? Although this video shows me, and my Piggy Back Ride! 

It happened with me being a bit of a show off, and our 250+ pound Berkshire Pig deciding to make it a real show! 

Now, while we don’t encourage anyone, anywhere, to ride their Pig! You are welcome to visit us, spend time with our animals, and “Come Embrace, The Fun, at Briden Farm” where, “The Tea is always on, and the Coffee is not far behind “. 

Book Your Farm Tour Today…

Call Brian at 902-907-0770 

A Very Busy Month

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I think it’s quite possible this has been the first and only time I’ve gone a month without creating a Post! 

Yes! It’s been that busy! 

To be honest, I really don’t even know where to start! 

Guess it’s also only been about twenty three days since our last Post! Let me see if I can bring you up-to-date…

Pete caught his first, and second, mouse! 

The Goats have mostly all moved from Woodland Pastures to Green Grass and are Foraging on Browse in old hay fields on a property we call “The Barn”. 

It’s also the first time Briden Farm Goats have actually had a Barn! 

We’ve been asked, and started, farming a friends property to help keep it from further reverting from farmland to scrub and forest, by using our Goats and Pigs to help enrich the old hay fields with rotational pastures and regenerative farming methods. 

We’ve started filling “The Barn” with Hay for Winter feed.

Our whole operation has expanded and we’re now managing and growing and have expanded our numbers of Goats, Pigs, Ducks, Chickens, and Rabbits! Doing so on two properties in two Counties!

Thankfully the two properties are only a mile apart! 

It’s also helped move us closer to a couple of our goals. Using our animals to help clear and improve other properties using regenerative farming practices. One of our friends refers to it as, “Goats On The Go”. However, we. Au have to change that name a bit, as the name has already been used, as that link shows. I do see They have affiliates so we may look at that. Although we are pretty independent and it’s as easy as using a different name! However, there may be benefits, to becoming their affiliate. The other goal is to become a place for Boarding other people’s animals. One of the challenges to boarding is space. The space situation has, at least in part, been at least partly solved.

So, time will tell as to our best path forward! 

If you really know me, You’ll know that I live my life, and therefore our homestead and farming practices, as we feel led. Recognizing a Higher Power, whom we choose to call God. We’ll continue to seek God’s direction in all areas of our Life. 

We will of course, continue to welcome friends, family. and others, to come embrace, the fun, at Briden Farm where the tea is always on, and the coffee is not far behind! 

To Book a Tour of Briden Farm, please call Brian at Briden Farm, 902-907-0770. 

It’s also now even more necessary for us to call on You for your support! Although we are, at least in part, a traditional  farm, we are also in part working to improve the lives of animals and fowl by giving them the best life possible for as long as possible while employing rotational pastures and regenerative farming measures. Thus we’re requesting you’re help with our ongoing efforts and asking you to Buy Me A Coffee (or Sponsor a Goat, or one of our other friends). Click Here for More Info

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