Our Oldest Group Of Goats, "The Dam Raised"

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[@dhrupalsinhchudasama2185]

🏅"Champion may "🏅has most gorgeous eyes ever 🐐. You can see her stunning personality by her eyes 👀.

[@lindsaymiller5757]

Sky is looking like a triple-wide trailer!

[@zioncreekfarm]

😂🤣😂

[@Night-ud4ew]

Is Sky Cami's mother? I was hoping Crystal would mention who Cami's mom was because ive heard it before but cant remember for th life of me

[@jbloom1981]

​@Night cami's mom was daisy and rejected her, so she's Crystal's baby.

[@sherreeroper7656]

Oh my.. poor lacey.. I'm glad she doesn't have to go through birth anymore 😌 🙌

[@terrilepine9065]

so glad to see Gmaw Lacey gets to live out the rest of her life with her herd

[@susan5833]

I love your videos. Soo glad you are posting Wed-Sat.

[@ultrahuntressmc]

Morning! From Fireside Rabbitry!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Morning!

[@alic.9409]

Yessss! Love a morning upload.

[@zioncreekfarm]

Agreed!! 😊

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

Thanks for the education about the older does

[@madsj661]

i could watch you talk about each individual goat for hours

[@janinebell763]

Love all the information on each goat.

[@conniesingh4760]

Yes going through them one by one and giving their history always grabs my attention!

[@greenloomgoats9055]

Amazing goats ....elsa cami maddie and little bit are my favourits.....,🤩

[@carmenHernandez-jg1kk]

I'm so happy Crystal that I learned so much about your does because you tell us all their background and their ages and kiddings etc. You are so amazing with your goats!!❤❤❤🐐🐐🐐

[@margerymorstein1073]

Hi Grandma Lacey, hope you live a long retired happy 😊😃😀 retirement. Love the seniors 💙💕❤

[@darlouthia5153]

All the goats look so disappointed not to have any scratch in the feeder 😂 except Cami. 🐐❤️

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol. They all did! They were just being cranky about it :)

[@hanorabrennan9202]

Love that you love your goats.

[@deborahjaniak7531]

What a treat seeing and hearing about your goats ! Thanks Crystal-love your passion!

[@teresaatwater672]

Super video! Thank you so much for sharing your babies with us!

[@debbiecozortakalonghornmom1862]

Lol Derrick bringing up the Rear. 💙💜

[@annettebischoff9715]

Great video

[@nocte8807]

This makes me feel bittersweet. They are treated so wonderfully but they are getting older. Would love to see more content of the older does.

[@KayAndrews1950]

Love seeing all the older crew 💜 🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@ryliejolieberum6818]

34 goats over 20 bottle babies a year! i can't wait for kidding season! i have 17 does and this is the first year I haven't spread out the breedings. very excited

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

You'll be busy like me!! Good luck! 😁

[@vangiefich]

I love your videos! I've learned a lot about goats from you. I want to try your soap!

[@travisholbert2791]

Love me some Cami❤️ definitely my favorite. She’s so sweet and has the most gorgeous kids.

[@barbbonam]

I love this channel.....😘

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

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[@lindagullage3077]

Thanks for sharing it was very interesting.

[@lisacasoli]

34 goats need hoofs done wow!!!

[@michellesnetzko9157]

LOVE All the videos!!!! Ya'll are doing awesome. =) Love watching you make soap. Why is that so satisfying. Show us more

[@sherreeroper7656]

Dreamer and her heart ❤️ is my favorite. Elsa is also 😍 my pretty

[@jodiely7983]

Thanks for mentioning the soap on payday! Purchasing Crystal’s goat milk soap is priority over my other bills 😁. I’m very excited to get my package because I have never tried goat milk soap. I got Salty Sea, Honey & Oatmeal, and Chocolate Pie.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol! 🤗🤗🤗

[@zioncreekfarm]

Congrats on reaching 92 thousand subscribers 🥰🤗🤗🥰

[@chelemichele1524]

Busy day.. Old they are seasoned ladies😆 Have a good day ❄❄❄

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol!

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

She is huge. Love her soap.

[@paulenerines5081]

Can't wait to see all the new babies this year they all look great

[@viviangrantz2572]

Those girls are are plumping up nicely.

[@isabellasutton3423]

❤

[@carolday8136]

Love this video

[@margaretvargas1209]

I look forward to seeing your videos 😊😊😊. Wishing you all the best in this new year. Health 🐐 and soap🧼

[@nitapachulski9758]

All your goats are so beautiful,I love your videos.

[@VideoSaySo]

You could get Derek to build a humongous hamster wheel for Sky to exercise on. Bait it with a dangly Fig Newton in front of her...or Champ behind her! You could put that wayward buck that follows you around making noises at you in there too! Absolutely LOVE the Salty Sea soap!!! Come payday, I'm hitting the soap page! That one bar has moved from the sink to the bathtub to the shower and back again! Lol! The lather is, no kidding, like whipped cream! Haven't tried the Lavender yet, but I'm really looking forward to it!

[@lauriebradley8295]

That’s a fun idea❤️

[@VideoSaySo]

@@lauriebradley8295 They could use it to charge a battery for the electrical fence!

[@marychase8105]

Omg thats hilarious, I love it a hamster wheel for Sky.

[@VideoSaySo]

@@marychase8105 I can imagine that belly jiggling as she ran along! Lol!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I'm excited for this! All of our does ate dam raised. They are sweet because we have spent a lot of time with them since birth (the ones born here at least)!

[@wishiwuzahomestead6338]

Same here! It's so much easier to let the dam feed them than for me to. 🤣 We just spend every moment we can (in a small space where they can't run away) the first couple of weeks with them and they're all friendly.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

@@wishiwuzahomestead6338 ❤🐐❤

[@shawntesheena3303]

Can’t wait for the re-listing of Aloe soap! I always enjoy hearing the stats on your babies!! Such a beautiful herd!! 💖

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Thank you!! More aloe to come this Saturday!!

[@cindyboard7816]

So great to see the mature girls doing well!!! Pretty group of ladies!!! Stay safe!!!

[@mariosgnd]

Sooooo beautiful video ! I always enjoy watching and learning back stories for these amazing goats !! 😍🤩 Salty Sea is my favourite looking soap ! Wow 😯 Can’t wait for the next video! I’m wishing y’all a great great day ! Xoxo, Marios from Greece 🇬🇷🤍💙

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

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[@KimandFrank]

Got my soap today and my hands cant wait for the revival. I will be watching for the Aloe! BTW I never get tired of watching you run the girls out to browse.😍

[@femalecrusader8389]

Love your goats 🐐

[@shariyoung4064]

Love love love your soaps. Have even washed my hair with it. Love that it not only lathers well, it rinses well.

[@0602penny]

If you are growing your herd, you might want to save up and invest in the hoof trimmers that Sandi Brock uses. She says her hands don't get tired anymore.

[@susans9617]

Yes, Sandi Brock loves her electric hoof trimmers. After her learning curve, I think she would never go back to 'regular' trimmers. Downside: she does note their cost ( and she trims MANY sheep, but usually only twice/ year).

[@zioncreekfarm]

Grandma Lacy 🥰🤗🤗🥰 Such a pro on the stand! She looks like a big sweetie! I can't imagine trimming that many hooves. Smart to break them into groups! We have 13 total goats and I trim a few per day until I make it through the herd! The girls all look like they're standing in line along the fence waiting for their turn. Thanks for the video! 😊

[@deborahbeattie9103]

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[@zioncreekfarm]

@@deborahbeattie9103 😊

[@leedanielson7452]

You Make trimming hooves look so easy! I find it very demanding for some reason lol.. In fact I have hired a Ferrier to do it and I just assist.😝👍

[@lilacdew42]

I adore the Running of the Does! They are so adorable! Also, I have the Lavender soap - love it!!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

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[@chloecrowder6055]

Wow! I’m so inspired by your farm! Please keep up the hard work and video updates! Thank you!

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Crystal, you have the most beautiful goats. They are so precious❤️

[@sherreeroper7656]

Dawn is giving you the side eyes 👀

[@ravenbrown74]

All your goats are beautiful. I hope I get 2 this year I want a male and female. If they don’t pass that law I’ll be able to do it. 🤞❤️

[@lauriebradley8295]

Thank you Crystal for your video. I love how easily you teach us. A lot of phrases are universal across equine, bovine breeding and confirmation. Like ‘throwing of markings and confirmation’ . My sister breeds Paint quarter horses. I rode as a young woman but my two younger sisters jumped and rode equestrian. My youngest sister switched to western and cutting. She was on the cover of Quarter Horse Journal a few years back. Her stallion lived to 30 years old. It was a sad day when he went to greener pastures. We all know it is part of the farming life. I love your passions. It is such a healthy way to raise your kids and live. Love all you guys❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

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[@sherreeroper7656]

One day I will be buying your soaps.. I think my daughter in law would love it. My brother Bill and his wife Gay would love it too

[@Avemarianow]

So sweet!

[@leeslone3640]

So glad you are back

[@terril2643]

I have a buckskin like Sky that's just huge. Getting weight off has been hard. She'll drop a bit but I think she can gain weight on air... Concerned that she's so large and due toward the end of March..

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Just keep a close eye on her! Make sure she isn't over eating while pregnant :)

[@judithruf-duty6259]

Sky isn't bred!

[@terril2643]

@@BlueCactusDairyGoats seriously, with them all together should I even limit their alfalfa and hay? They have alfalfa and hay free choice. I have one that I'm trying to put weight on and two that are over.

[@lifewithtiya.]

2nd here 😍😍😇😊

[@devoncopley9296]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@gcarlson9867]

Love to hear about your goat

[@beckabronson6186]

I think it would be really cool to name a kid out of Dawn, "Dusk"

[@barbbitter7647]

If her coat doesn't come in thick that probably means we are going to have a hard winter. I know usually this time in January we are really cold down in the teens. This is my first winter here in McPherson KS. The weather to day is going to be very nice it is cold and then warm up. Friday it suppose to be really cold and have snow ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ and some rain turning to sleet . Love ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ watch you and love your babies goats 🐐 ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@NS.Katz5541]

I'm so glad to see Gmaw Lacey gets to live out the rest of her life with her herd she gets rewarded for all the amazing babies she had given to grow the herd and of course my birthday girl Dawn she is really like me must be the Virgo! lol

[@OceanSwimmer]

Crystal, I could see you holding onto several more kids from May. She is so beautiful. Dawn is one of my faves; her coat texture is amazing. I bet her kids are hard to part with. You need a few more in the about 3 years or so! Not windy here in San Diego --- yet ---- but it is painfully DRY.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Dawn's babies really are hard to part with! So pretty! Hope you get some rain soon!!

[@Zinnias2go]

I almost got all of their names right (when you put them on the stand, before you said their name & BDay) I guess I know your herd by watching the videos now for a few years. 😄 Your soap Business is really taking off! I like you have variety 👍🥰

[@glendastanton2443]

Are the bucks using the wheelbarrow wheels. That is a cool idea!

[@gytisplayss6417]

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[@susansollee1839]

🌻👍🏻💕🙏🏻

[@meowhehe00]

💙💙

[@MikeTheRabbit6092]

i still have 1 bar of White Gold soap that i brought, i am saving it for when i really need it lol and i do want to buy more and i want to buy some for gifts too for my parents when i get the money but im not sure which one is best for them 💗

[@gregandpeggycampbell]

😇😇😇💜

[@lanigreen1599]

All of the does are looking wide already and it's not even been 4 months! I'm wondering if Vogue has triplets due to how big she's looking early on and Maybelline's leg is looking much better, hopefully, things continue to go well for you all!

[@-tobikoship-382]

Maybelline’s not in this vid-

[@lanigreen1599]

@@-tobikoship-382 I meant in the last video in general, she doesn't have to be in the video for me to be allowed to say this, why is it every time I post a comment someone has to always try and "one-up" me?

[@deborahbeattie9103]

Not that it matters but Maybelline is in the video 16.14 😊🐐💗 running along looking well!

[@judithruf-duty6259]

I have seen all your videos. You almost seem like part of my family. I see you more than I see them! It's going to be hard to get weight off Sky in the winter. Just like with people her body is going to want to hold onto that extra for emergency.

[@fishbal]

I’m wondering how y’all remember all the right names for the right goats. I’d might be able to do it with a few, but you guys have some goats that look a lot alike, and there are a lot of goats!

[@silverlivings5459]

Your herd is so beautiful. I would Love to have the Website Updates with pictures and showwins and milkingstars etc. It helps so much knowing who is who when you dont follow since the beginning

[@suzannemuliolis6066]

Crystal you need to try those electric hoof trimmers. Sandi Brock has a set for her sheep and it looks so much faster and easier...

[@Wolfpug]

I DO Love the Lavender Soap I bought last yr. I will be getting more soon! Lacey is an old girl! How long do they live? Love that she will be retiring right there!

[@carolynshelton8579]

Am hoping Big Montana mama takes next breeding. Fingers crossed! Who is the chosen mate?

[@carolynshelton8579]

@@MiladAFerose maybe one of the younger scamps would intice her

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Not positive on that just yet.

[@rosemariemoore3859]

do you do lilac soap that is my favorite sent

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Not as of now but lilac eo is on the list!

[@conniebarnes7987]

How do you keep track all the goats, who’s doe or buckling and keeping them breeding in family?

[@officermojgang1212]

Dawn's color is beautiful can you tell me all the coat patterns in in Nigerian dwarf

[@dhowell9000]

I’m wanting avocado aloe Vera yummy goat milk!!! Ps I’ll pay more! (Seriously)

[@stephaniehollingsworth8976]

hey crystal can u do a vid on all the different soaps and what they do for u

[@michellewhite1924]

Love it guys!! Okay so I'm feeling a bit like Derrick... Which Doe is the darker of the two? Birdie or Bessie. The coat pattern is nearly identical 🤗😋

[@josephpiscopo3436]

Bessie is the darker one and she looks slightly bigger.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol. Bessie has the darker orange color.

[@trinaogg2550]

Was wondering since you are staggering. Since you are doing a spring breeding will you breed Raye and Rugger or will you wait till Next fall? Since they were both to small for this fall.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

I will probably wait till October to breed them.

[@lindsaymiller5757]

I have a doe that is 6 years old and she is absolutely amazing confirmation wise and great on the stand. However, her udder isn’t very big and she has smaller sized teats. Is there any thing I can do to up her production or help her udder hit maximum capacity? She produces 2 cups each milking, and she kidded 12/7/21. She has kidded with quads for her first 3 times, and this past time, she had a single doe. Thank you in advance!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

A high protein diet helps with milk production but could alo just be her genetics that she doesn't make a lot of milk. Another factor is the fact she only had one doe this year. Their bodies know how much milk they should make for how many kids they have.

[@arinshekhawat9463]

Is mayo and maddie not twins🤯😧😧

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol. No but they have the same dam and sire.

[@arinshekhawat9463]

@@BlueCactusDairyGoats I used to think they both were born at the same time bc they are so alike only shade different 🤯🤯🤯

[@jengreenhill6256]

I'd like to know who chose Lucky's full name?

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

By any chance, do you have another round of the cedar and (I think) camo soap coming up? And by the way, your outros are fast becoming my favorite part of your vids! lol!

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Lol. We are all sold out of the Camouflage and Cedarwood but we have Camouflage and Pine that is just as great still in stock :)

[@ceceblankenship6090]

I want the smell love your product bought it frequently but I want a smell to my soap

[@stevedingman474]

Wow I’ve been watching so long I know all the old goats names lol 😂 and I’m not a name person . I can recognize fellow students in kindergarten! But names nope . Great herd though !

[@skylerasher5381]

Are you going to retain out of little bit this year if she has a doe?

[@amyschnitzel6837]

Do goats have menopause? Like just no more eggs…

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

If they live long enough, their eggs run out too.

[@baileyhickey5144]

Would you get lacy fixed since she’s not being bred anymore so there’s no accidents

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

I wouldn't get any doe fixed. Especially at her age.

[@judithruf-duty6259]

Would you consider name suggestions for the V, M, B and D does you keep. I would like to honor my elderlies who I cared for who have passed away.

[@viviangrantz2572]

My condolence for your loss. All those letter are used. There is a V line from Val’s kids, M line from May’s kids, B line from Becky’s kids and D line from Dawn’s kids.

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

I'm sorry for the losses 😞 We are always up for suggestions though.

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

Do you show retired goats?

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

No

[@maliahbaxter6264]

I’d be happy to share updated pictures of the goats I’ve got from you. Shoot me a message and I can send over pictures and can update you after they’ve all kidded. Millie is due 3/12, Caroline 3/3, and Ellie 3/1. Domino was paired with 3 does(hoping he gives me all does again like he did last year) and Vegas was paired with 2 does(both Swiss🤪). I also have a retained doe out of Caroline x Domino and one from Millie x Domino

[@BlueCactusDairyGoats]

Yay! How exciting!

[@maliahbaxter6264]

@@BlueCactusDairyGoats Millie’s looking extra good! I can’t wait to get her in the show ring in the spring! Also hoping to do LA and milk test