The Excitement of Getting Goats Again

:goat:The author is excited to have goats again for the passion and connection to the homestead.

:milking:The goats will provide milk for the author's family, as she has found cows' milk to be inflammatory for her health issues.

:structure:Having goats will provide structure and a routine that the author misses from her previous goat-keeping days.

:barn:A new barn is being built for the goats, with stalls and a milking room. The author plans to milk the goats twice a day.

:nostalgia:The author has a nostalgic love for the simple, unplugged nature of homesteading.

Why did the author rehome her goats in the past?

—The author was going through a health crisis and found it hard to keep up with the goats while also managing a dairy cow.

Why is the author getting goats again?

—The author misses the intimate connection to the homestead that goats provide, as well as the routine and structure they offer.

Why did the author choose goats for dairy instead of cows?

—The author has health issues that make cows' milk inflammatory for her, but she has found that she can tolerate goats' milk.

What are the plans for housing the goats?

—A barn is being built with stalls and a milking room. The goats will have access to a wooded area for grazing and shade.

How often will the author milk the goats?

—The author plans to milk the goats twice a day.

00:01The author is excited to have goats again for the passion and connection to the homestead.

03:56The author shares her plans for building a barn for the goats and the importance of having functional spaces ready for milking.

10:00The author reflects on her past decision to rehome her goats and shares her reasons for wanting goats again.

12:01The author struggles to move pins for the goats and explains the practice of moving them to new grass daily.