Just to clarify, the reason we don't use straw is because it causes us humans to get itchy and gives me an asthma flareup. I notice the goats cough more with straw as well, and on top of that, it's just not very absorbent, so all the birthing slime slides right off and makes puddles on the floor. Hay isn't a good option because 1) it's expensive and 2) the goats will eat it, which means they are eating hay that has been stepped on/birthed on which means they are exposed to more parasites. Since a doe's immunity is challenged during kidding and parasite loads can easily increase during this time, we don't want to introduce more to her body. Last year we had used pelleted bedding in an effort to find something more absorbent than pine shavings, but when the pellets get wet, it turns to sawdust. It ended up being way more absorbent than we thought and so dusty, getting in the goats eyes and causing more coughing. Looks like pine shavings is the best in the end! Thanks for all your tips over the years -- we really do appreciate it!
@TheHeavenlyHomestead9 ай бұрын
Compressed straw is sooooo much better! Have you tried it? We don’t use anything other than that kind because of my asthma. Here in Oregon is great, idk everywhere else.
@theminifarminggroomer78719 ай бұрын
That makes since especially if your allergic to it. The dusty straw is like the hay good straw won't be dusty. As always find what works best for you and stick to it. Straw works best for us but we have dirt floors and do deep bedding method
@leighsummereverhart64559 ай бұрын
You can try recycled news paper shavings to limit the dust and keep the absorption quality of wood pellets. For extra comfort you can top dress with some shavings. Then to limit dust on cleanup you can also use a watering can to sprinkle water on the top layer. It’s not perfect but helps with the dust for both you and animals (I’m a horse person so have a lot of experience with dust and shavings in stalls lol)
@Weedemandreap9 ай бұрын
@@TheHeavenlyHomestead That's a good point maybe ours is different here in AZ, it comes only in bales here or there are bags of it that is shredded down for things like guinea pigs. Either way it's just allergy-triggering tho, so probably not a good idea to try again.
@clarehagley21659 ай бұрын
I have allergies and straw, hay etc causes red eyes, sneezing. So now I use compacted hemp in my chicken coop. If I can’t find it, I will get compacted pine shavings.
@ImogenLaciMai9 ай бұрын
The best part of my entire week is when Weed 'em & Reap uploads! Hi! :) x
@courtneychristensen74509 ай бұрын
Same!
@ForrestAxel9 ай бұрын
Same!! I look forward to it every week
@weeb5359 ай бұрын
Same😊
@theresanessralla11269 ай бұрын
I agree!!❤
@mindyvanhorn31999 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@GoatLovers56109 ай бұрын
It's adorable that Honey will be delivering in the stall she was born in! If Honey has a doeling, you could name her Junebug, and if she has a buckling, you could name him Beans.
@iloveowls909 ай бұрын
They already have name Picked out and they are in the video
@GoatLovers56109 ай бұрын
@@iloveowls90 We already saw in the video all the names. We chose two names from the list that we thought Honey's kid should be named. It was just a suggestion.
@kirani1119 ай бұрын
So glad Junebug and Bucket made it to the list. Réjean and Mr.Sir are hilarious 😂❤
@ihave2habit9 ай бұрын
Lydia's haircut looks great on her! Pass it along!
@Miausan149 ай бұрын
It feels like yesterday that honey was a little doeling! We all saw her potential from day one! So happy Junebug made it into the list! Was definitely a favourite of mine, I know I got a bit carried away with cute/funny names 😂
@blueyzsf9 ай бұрын
Keep forgetting to comment, been around about 6 years...about the time of the kitchen remodel. So thrilled to see your subscriber count where it is...1 million here we come!! 😁😁
@fionar16569 ай бұрын
Yay! Weed 'em & Reap goat kid babies are almost here. Every year I look forward to your goat kids arriving all the way from Australia. My Mum makes a yummy orange cake with a whole orange in it, skin & all.
@JennyD9159 ай бұрын
The names are hilarious! I love the “people” names like Patricia and Steven. I can’t wait to see Honey’s bebeeees!!!!
@aanimavilis14929 ай бұрын
Patricia under all this names is hilarious!!
@wwdefender9 ай бұрын
Aww Junebug got chosen as a potential name 😊
@cristhianrolon62759 ай бұрын
I saw this upload while I was working in my shed and came running inside in hopes for new baby goats. Can’t wait! 😊
@motherofgeese9 ай бұрын
I love duchess and goose.Such cute names😭
@katierobbins79629 ай бұрын
When horses foal, we don’t use the sawdust either, usually not even the shavings. We typically use straw so we don’t have the same issue, with the chips/dust sticking to babies face a nostrils :)
@Kuddeluffe9 ай бұрын
I’m so excited
@alyssahardacre85999 ай бұрын
Please please please use Rufio for your best looking buckling! I had a bearded dragon named Rufio who passed away on my birthday last year. He was the best boy ever. Would love to see a spunky little guy with the same name.
@Hayleighandheranimals9 ай бұрын
100%!
@SxgarWinnie9 ай бұрын
Poor Willow, hope she's ok! Honey is so gorgeous I'm sure she'll be a great mum!
@francisbailey27899 ай бұрын
My first cat was called Patricia! I didn't name her, she was a rescue. Funny thing is my next-door neighbour at the time was also called Patricia. There was a lot of comedy when I'd call my cat and 'human Patricia' would answer 😂
@bellagospodargospodar9 ай бұрын
Junebug, flower, smudge, and raisin are really cute names. Wednesday would be great for a black/dark colored doe
@GoatForIt9 ай бұрын
YAY for kidding time!!! I love the pine shavings! We usually get the “flake” rather than “fine” shavings since they are a bit larger.
@gigidahl16649 ай бұрын
I can't wait for the babies 😍
@marshahiltz25399 ай бұрын
I think Honey will be a amazing mom. Shes a really pretty goat❤
@Momma71009 ай бұрын
I’ve never clicked so fast in my life ❤😂
@songbirds37127 күн бұрын
Those eggs look amazing! So big and the yolk is such a deep yellow!
@ahoyfamily9 ай бұрын
ah!!! Tootie made the list!!! that was my grammy's family nickname!!!! I'm so happy!
@tazlizard9 ай бұрын
Glad to see you back! Woo-hoo almost time for baby goats!!
@MsrKSDisque9 ай бұрын
Danelle's pen. I mean stall! Of course you need your own space! Getting excited about this year's babies!
@rachaelraymond719 ай бұрын
Junebug is an absolutely adorable name!!
@jewels35969 ай бұрын
WOOOO! Tootie made the list! I'm so pumped for this kidding season!
@annmariecovert9 ай бұрын
I got so excited when the name smudge was picked I just love that name thank you for making my day ❤
@maryannfelice1489 ай бұрын
Some of the names the kids chose are a hoot! Looking forward to seeing which ones are actually used for this year's babies.
@CDJMiniRanch9 ай бұрын
It's exciting! Can't wait to see the new baby.
@mLmGold2649 ай бұрын
Woo so glad you chose Rufio, one of my suggestions! Excited to see what this birthing season brings with all the baby kids.
@faithcrisis21389 ай бұрын
Those names are phenomenal!
@LadyMeggo9 ай бұрын
I never realized how much honey looks like Tilly. I love the Tilly line so much, makes my heart so happy
@ShellyCurrier9 ай бұрын
I can’t wait to see Miss Honey’s baby!!! She such a beautiful girl I’ve always loved her!!
@lorinorman61339 ай бұрын
I made the orange loaf cake and it was a hit! Thanks so much for sharing!
@Weedemandreap9 ай бұрын
So glad!
@Syddddddddd123459 ай бұрын
Aww I’m so happy! I recommended noodle and I’m so happy it got chosen!
@pamz75319 ай бұрын
The names that were chosen were pretty good. I thought mine were better, but I'll get over it. Love and prayers from NC.
@junolopes68529 ай бұрын
Have no idea how excited i get for these videos
@seaottar259 ай бұрын
I'm so happy Marbles made it on the list! Hoping for a baby boy Marbles you constantly have to find! 😆
@southsidecarly74279 ай бұрын
I’m so ready for little baby goats🥰!
@suzanneburns61309 ай бұрын
Honey is so adorable!! ❤❤
@awesometaylor58819 ай бұрын
Blessings to you all. Love the names I picked noodle and Jewelbugg.❤🎉
@lookingforbluewater61629 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see the babies!!
@karengaynon80209 ай бұрын
I love watching y'all. ❤
@supernolofanpennylane34019 ай бұрын
Nice Beans and Noodle made it onto the list
@coppercreekacres72959 ай бұрын
Lydia’s hair looks incredible!
@kathycampbell78589 ай бұрын
That is a fabulous orange tree/orange! I LOVE the names!
@CarmenHernandez-l1m9 ай бұрын
Hello De Nelle I'm glad to see you feeling good and back in duty. That's great to see Lydia and Ethan choosing the baby goats names,they always have such a good bond. The orange cake really looks yummy. I can't wait for baby goats, I hope Honey have the baby this weekend. Wishing a safe and fast delivery. ❤
@cinnababy63319 ай бұрын
Cricket, Birdie, Junebug, and Patricia are such cute doeling names
@judybrechtel46479 ай бұрын
I just made the orange cake, and it’s delicious!!! I added a splash of milk as gf tends to be dry. A powdered sugar icing with orange juice topped it beautifully!
@nikkyfell14739 ай бұрын
Oh fun! Cricket was my vote, and I can’t wait to be able to put an adorable face to the name. ❤️
@annettemaddalone42979 ай бұрын
them oranges look so so good
@bethanlowe5079 ай бұрын
Yesss BEANS! So happy I put that as a name suggestion
@saoirsevicteoiria27599 ай бұрын
I cannot wait to see one of these names the next Grand Champion! (And I cannot decide which one would the best/most hilarious).
@eitakou9 ай бұрын
I love the suggestion list of Junebug and Rejean! Its so cute 😂
@twilabailey14449 ай бұрын
I love how Kevin takes a bite right out of the middle. He’s a big kid.❤❤😂😅
@WobblyPandas9 ай бұрын
One of my names got picked :D I'm so excited to see all the goats. Great choice of names
@jrsf2229 ай бұрын
It’s always so nice to see you. Looking very forward to these 2024 baby updates‼️
@mayhmmaydn9 ай бұрын
Let the babies begin!!!!
@debbralehrman59579 ай бұрын
Good luck I hope that the baby doesn't come to late at night. 👍🏼🙏😊
@kaybaker32609 ай бұрын
I love these names!! What is really funny is that my Mother-in-law is named Birdie and her son (my bro-in-law) goes by Bucket!! LMAO
@petgranny1949 ай бұрын
Orange tree is gorgeous!
@carolmusso77679 ай бұрын
Thank you for the update on Honey. I am so excited for the babies to start coming! ❤️🐐
@river-of-noodles9 ай бұрын
My young saanen wether was part of a themed kid group, it was bird themed so his name is goose, but we nicknamed him beans because of the Canadian bean goose. We’ve since been calling him beanie. so it’s quite nice to see both beans and goose on the lists!
@into_a_fantasy_9 ай бұрын
The buckling names are so good🤣🤣
@meganpulver62919 ай бұрын
My goat Bucket is honored to have their name on the list
@crabrave89799 ай бұрын
Yay! Back for another video I’m intrigued on what is gonna happen! Love yall ❤
@crabrave89799 ай бұрын
PLEASE NAME ONE PATRICIA THAT IS HILARIOUS
@pink9tori9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad Beans got in the list
@Weedemandreap9 ай бұрын
It's so good!
@jazzmen0-09 ай бұрын
Bucket is my absolute favorite name 😂😂
@jpennturner9 ай бұрын
Thank you I enjoy your videos so much, years ago we had milking goats and I still miss them, the work got too much as we got older
@Pink_Axolotl809 ай бұрын
Lidas hair is so pretty!
@bonnienichols27789 ай бұрын
Hi Danielle and family❣️ The waiting is sooo hard‼️ I am eager to see lots of kiddos on the ground.❣️❣️ For the glaze, you can make it with the juice of another orange or juice from the store. My mom used to make a frosting mixture & made graham cracker squares for school lunches. 😋
@valfrasier399 ай бұрын
Exciting!
@_evelyn_reyes_9 ай бұрын
Yay! I chose pig, idk if I was the only one but yes pig is such a cute name because of the book “pig the pug” lol our family’s favorite books ❤
@Uniquelyyours19 ай бұрын
You picked some really cute names. You got this Honey.
@17caratytsquad9 ай бұрын
Omg I suggested Goose!!! I mean I probably wasn’t the only one to say it but it’s making me laugh 😂😂😂
@jvarieras9 ай бұрын
I have just re watched 3 years of your videos, I am ready for kidding season ! 😊
@sjhitman169 ай бұрын
Love from Philippines❤❤❤
@bcgrote9 ай бұрын
The names are fantastic! ❤
@janvazquez92399 ай бұрын
Yayyy i wait for your upload can’t wait to see the babies
@goginaandalinabridges8939 ай бұрын
Cute babies goats ❤
@ktrddoonelly9 ай бұрын
My husband's vote is Duchess and I vote Birdie -as she's a noisemaker since birth!
@vangiefich9 ай бұрын
I used to live in Arizona, and I really miss those fabulous oranges!! So delicious! Your bread sounded yummy!
@megandonohoe4839 ай бұрын
I'm excited about new babies😊
@shamancarmichael53059 ай бұрын
Looking forward to goat babeeeees! 😁
@sandispringfelch13179 ай бұрын
I used to make cranberry orange bread with a very similar recipe that a neighbor shared with me. our whole family loved it.
@danalewis92409 ай бұрын
What I have found so great is just getting the harbor freight moving blankets for 5$. Then we deliver on that. Fold it up with all the splat and goo inside and out the mess goes. Worth every penny.
@2115virgo139 ай бұрын
I like Patricia !! My first name! Birdie was one of my picks too! Can’t wait!
@Mitchy4078 ай бұрын
My autism daughter absolutely loves you and wants to raise goats and works with animals when she grows up. She’s currently 8. She picks says first girl/the diva should be Raisin and the golden girl should Flower or Baby and the boy is Chucks lol
@annasensee81329 ай бұрын
Those are some great names!
@kar7029 ай бұрын
Tell Lydia I love her new hairstyle it looks very nice on her. ❤
@mylifeandfamily92009 ай бұрын
I have a pitty named Petey , and he is the best boy ever ❤
@lizregan19499 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to little goat babies.
@belindamenzies76209 ай бұрын
That orange cake is a thermomix original recipe. Was second thing i ever cooked in my thermomix and became a family favourite
@CrazyPups_BearAndTrooper9 ай бұрын
We had two buckling's a couple months ago, and we named them Smudge and coco. 😅 they are the cutest things ever!🥺🥰
@eileenesteves70729 ай бұрын
Love wathing your videos.from 🇵🇹✌️
@suzanneburns61309 ай бұрын
That cake has me mesmerized! I didn't think we could eat the inner peel of the orange. I'm giving this a try! Thank you 😊 ❤
@faithinhumanity33909 ай бұрын
I’m loving the names
@NinnerLuna9 ай бұрын
How exciting!! Can't wait for another year of kidding! I think this is my 5th year?? Also never been THIS early! I refreshed my youtube and it said 42 second ago~ Just watched the whole video, amazing as always