The RAREST color of goat - but there’s a problem 😢

The sweetest little doeling, we're so sad to see her go.
Hi there! 👋🏻 We live on a 1-acre farm right in the middle of the busy city of Phoenix, Arizona! Our names are Kevin & DaNelle, and we moved here in 2009, when our kids Ethan & Lydia were just 6 & 4 years old 🥰 Over the years we've raised goats for milk, chickens for eggs, built a fish/swim pond, planted fruit & nut trees, and grew a large garden full of veggies. We've also raised a bunch of other animals like pigs, sheep, turkeys, geese, peacocks, and more!
Now that our kids are away at college, we have settled into doing what we love most -- which is raising & breeding goats ethically to improve genetics. But don't worry, we'll forever love our goofy pet goats like Luna the herd queen & Willow the stump lover. We also still love raising chickens for eggs, gardening, tending to the fruit & nut trees, and growing fish in the pond. We use the fresh goat's milk to make cheese, butter, yogurt -- and we use that + everything else we harvest on our little farm to make delicious meals. Having a getaway from the busy world right in our backyard brings so much joy to us each day, and we hope it brings some to you, too. 🥰
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[@AbbyHarris-yw8gu]

Are you keeping Shania she is gorgeous❤

[@charliemurphy530]

🌪️🌪️🌪️🌪️🌪️

[@gigitannahill4606]

I love the soap-heading yo her sight now!!

[@graffic13]

Keep Lola and breed her to Crystal's new silver champion buck and see if he can improve on her flaws?!?!

[@charolinewepener9521]

😊❤😂🎉😅😮

[@markharan86]

Why do the beautiful ones always have to have issues. Willow, Tatum, olive. Lola ,Winston.

[@Weedemandreap]

I know!!!

[@MintPawYT]

Reba, Raven, Prim, Dolly, and Daphne are stunning

[@sadiee.q]

Fr, i love prim and honey the most

[@icefirewolfodell9946]

It is sad, but it even happens with dogs and cats, even tigers! Sometimes pretty to us, it is not pretty in the animal world, and these bad genetics come through Like you can't find a white tiger in the wild Because they get so many health problems, they would die at a young age, unlikely the orange tiger that is healthy and can easily hide in the jungle

[@10thegoatbooth.ilovejesus]

​@@MintPawYT sadly they are getting rid of Dolly and raven

[@markharan86]

I love Danelle prioritising health over money, she’s such a good person

[@markharan86]

@@hittuable Tilly has leg issues so while she could in theory it would be bad

[@klondikeoftiptoncreek1909]

@@markharan86 Willow is the one with the leg issues. Tilly is just old and she doesn’t have a very good udder.

[@Julianne915]

@@markharan86 Tilly’s leg issue is that she broke it 5 years ago and it gives her trouble sometimes. No genetic issue

[@markharan86]

@@Julianne915 I know

[@leahheapp]

“Omg Karen … you’ve turned into a brunette! What happened?” 🤣 lmao Lydia’s genuine exclamation at that made me chuckle

[@melaniemoomau]

That side-by-side of Lola and Honey is shocking but also makes their differences so clear! Honey's teats look 3 times as long as Lola's already!

[@melaniemoomau]

Prim's face when you were talking about her weight totally said, "Excuse you?!" 😅

[@karengarcia7236]

Wow Willow is alredy 5! I’ve been here since she was born. It doesn’t even feel like I’ve been watching for this long

[@jodrichy]

Wow I thought I just found this channel couple years ago. Time goes so fast. I found this channel when willow was born too.

[@MsSunnyDenise]

Same here!!

[@ashleyluna4497]

Same, i remember the very first video i watched was when she was born, i think the title was something like,"baby born without a leg" or something like that

[@virginiagrande1974]

Omggg same!

[@brentmalabanan3891]

Same here

[@richardthomas1743]

It is awesome to see Luna doing so good!!

[@Weedemandreap]

She's gonna outlive us all!

[@richardthomas1743]

@@Weedemandreap Luna is the matriarch ! I hope that she has many happy years ahead 😃

[@klondikeoftiptoncreek1909]

That was probably the best decision for Lola. And because she is a bottle baby she will make a great pet!

[@kimberleyfriesenhahn2515]

I totally respect your decision to sell Lola as a pet. I wish more breeders would share these difficult decisions with the public. I swear I am going to scream if one more person tells me they want a "flashy" kid from me.

[@pawsedclaws]

Any decisions you make are right for your herd. I had hoped Lola would be breedable because of her unusual coloring, but it is obvious that she won’t have the genetics necessary for show quality goats. She is adorable & will make someone else very happy.

[@skunkso]

Don’t fall to peer pressure from your audience it was the best choice for Lola to go as a pet 💜

[@dawnrasor7515]

Proud of you for making the tough decisions for the betterment of the breed. Lola will be very loved as a pet.

[@yellowbricksoul]

Lancelot's face profile looks like a giraffe. Too cute. Also I will forever adore Luna. Too funny how she watches the milked does eat.

[@amykent6934]

You’re right in sticking to breeding ethically and selling them as a pet.

[@luvhertzinc]

Tough choices are the mark of a strong individual. At least you know someone will get a beautiful pet for many years to come in Lola. Can't wait to see what the next years bring as you go forward with your breeding plans.

[@MlSTY101]

While it is sad, I think letting little Lola go is the best decision that you could have made. I am glad thar Honey has a wider rump and larger teats. Hopefully she can carry the Tilly line for you all!

[@amberbydreamsart5467]

Good on you for making the hard decision - Lola was always a bit of a longshot with her lineage, but she'll be a gorgeous little pet! I think 7 kiddings next year might be a bit more manageable than the 9 you had this year, as well!

[@happyhendersonhomestead]

@officialWeedemandReap- 🤬 SPAM!!

[@tess5564]

Lola will be a beautiful pet. Someone will adore her.

[@leaheliaszewskyj5573]

Yay for ethical breeding and sticking to your boundaries I'm so proud of your resolve! I'm so proud to be a supporter of your channel!

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

Brightly coloured kerchiefs of contrasting colours on each dog will make it easier to tell them apart at a distance. Such beautiful critters, your goats and your doggos!

[@katierobbins7962]

I was one that really wanted you to keep Lola because she was so beautiful. But I have so much respect for a breeder that can look past the pretty colors (wish they did this more in the horse world!). I know you will find an amazing home for Lola and maybe her new owners wouldn’t mind sharing an adult picture with us just once 🥰

[@nadinefoster5559]

I love River’s colors!

[@sandihebb6128]

I received my Luna stuffy and she is just so sweet ! The company did an excellent job !

[@kristin9689]

I miss Danelle saying “bye make good choices” or “bye make lots of new friends today” 😂

[@sarahthompson3504]

I now tell this to my cats when they go outside 🤣

[@happyhendersonhomestead]

@officialWeedemandReap- 🤬 SPAM!!

[@sadiee.q]

sad to see lola go, but I'm happy that prim and honey are staying for now! I love them ❤

[@petgranny194]

Ethical breeding is so important - so many breeds are ruined with out it. I know Lola will have a lovely home and family now that the decision is made. My skin LOVES Blue Cactus soap!

[@leahheapp]

Your stance on ethical breeding has taught me a lot over the years, and is one of the main reasons why I love supporting you guys. Your decision on Lola seems very sensible and the right thing to do. She’s adorable, but just simply not what you’re looking for genetics wise. Keeping my fingers crossed for Honey - she’s a good looking doe 🤞 you’ve got some fab looking goats right now. Very excited for the next kidding season already 🤣

[@happyhendersonhomestead]

DaNelle, i know that was a hard decision, but I'm proud of you for making the right decision for your herd! I am only a little more than a year into owning goats, but am already realizing I will need to make hard decisions about my herd in the very near future. Watching you and Crystal make the decisions y'all make and WHY y'all make those decisions makes me more confident in my decisions. Thank you for sharing your input! I'm sure Lola will become a best friend for an amazing owner! 😊

[@imogenethomas1138]

Oh my goodness! Lancelot is gorgeous! Can’t wait to see his babies.

[@BanglesAU]

Awww, it's always the pretty ones! The side by side really shows how much smaller she is. You need to do what's right for your goats and the breed, and I am sure you can find her an awesome home to be a pet. Where is Zorro? Did you sell him?

[@Weedemandreap]

He left us back in March, in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqjMe5aKarB2qtU

[@BanglesAU]

@@Weedemandreap thanks, I must have missed it.

[@Ezra.14]

I haven’t been able to watch your channel in a while, but I still find all your content so entertaining! It makes me happy for you and it also inspires me to do more with my life

[@barbaralavoie1045]

You have lovely goats and it’s too bad that one of you new does has to go as a pet. The new buckling is adorable.❤️👍

[@lynnechapman6204]

Im sorry to see Lola go but I do know you always find good homes for them. Your bucks are so cute.

[@plushkreations5873]

Love the explanation and your dedication to ethical breeding!!!

[@maryhysong]

Kudus to you for making ethical breeding choices! So many people are either ignorant of the standards or deliberately ignore issues in order to make a few dollars.

[@messyink8805]

Also got my Luna goat plush in the mail recently, I absolutely adore her ❤

[@messyink8805]

Gonna need a Tilly one next! Haha

[@Gwaycee]

Good old Luna, she's my favourite goat and I'm always happy to see her.

[@MeganSherow]

From everything I’ve learned from your channel over the years, this 100% seems like the right move with Lola. Thank you for setting an example of prioritizing the health of your animals and improving the breed standard!

[@happyhendersonhomestead]

@officialWeedemandReap. leave this channel & these followers ALONE!! Go somewhere else with your spam BS!

[@megaboombox1]

Out of the Goat Farmers, Breeder's I follow on Y.T. this is my favorite. I have been on this channel for about 4 years (since the birth of Hope) and the lady that post the videos, has the most calming voice and treats her animals so well. Just saying my favorite.

[@ajplays7241]

Just letting you know her name is Danelle

[@lindatennant9622]

I got my Luna plushy in the mail a couple of weeks ago. I just love her. The detail is absolutely wonderful!! Love the cute little nose. 🐐❤️

[@iridescent7816]

There will always be cute goats, but there won't always be _healthy_ goats. Never be afraid to make the healthy choices and the cute kids will come~

[@LizReeves1971]

It’s been so cool seeing you and Crystal become friends. It must bring you both solace knowing you have someone who gets what you’re going through with the goat and KZbin business. ❤

[@dariafines6229]

Thank you for being a responsible breeder ❤ we need more people out there like you!

[@carolmusso7767]

Thank you for all the updates. I’m happy that I got to see Luna this week. I have my plush Luna and love it! It’s so good to see the entire family together! ❤️🐐

[@zythe69akaru]

I appreciate how much you've learned and grown! Too many people would just breed for the money or the pretty colors, which is why so many domestic animal breeds have such problems in modern times! Thank you, Danelle!!! Sincerely, a very passionate animal geek 💖💖💖

[@hazelhale542]

So glad Luna is doing well!! And i think you made a good choice about Lola ❤

[@Freddy191]

I really want to own a goat but we don’t have room so seeing goats always make me smile

[@elsamittlivabc3316]

My family have a dog that always starts limping during the winter and then she is fine during the summer and she is 10 years old and still runs around I think it’s the cold that makes (I don’t remember the name for it but) it worse I love Luna and I hope for the best for her 🥰

[@aslan-leemckee695]

Beautiful peaches! The reason your pits are so stuck is because your variety is a "cling stone" variety. Meaning thebfruit is attached to the pit. The ones what the pits easily release from are known as "free stone" fruits. :) its all about genetics like everything.

[@kirani111]

So happy to see that Reba will be staying 🥲 Napoleon's line will continue

[@GoatLovers5610]

Very glad to see Luna doing so well! Also, really excited to see the offspring of the doelings; and new buckling, Lancelot! Thank you for the video!

[@chloeadkins1738]

Our family has a dog like Luna. He’s a 15yo lab (really old for labs) and he has good weeks and bad weeks. He’ll limp really bad some days from his arthritis, but just when we start getting worried about him and plan our goodbyes he’s fine almost the next day. He’s done it like five times 😅

[@amberbydreamsart5467]

Also, I can already see those dairy skin wrinkles in Lancelot's neck!! I think he's going to be a wonderful one. As for Finnick, I understand he's probably frustrating to work with, but I've loved his wild antics over this year - such a troublemaker!

[@sarahthompson3504]

So happy to hear Luna is doing better than she was in the winter ❤️

[@kstwister71]

Luna 🥰 So glad she's feeling better

[@MadamePopova]

Love seeing Luna again and love the opening retro song and retro clips. Happy I re-subbed :)

[@anogaft1543]

I'm sad that lola is going but I'm glad you're not keeping her in your now focused on good dairy goat traits herd ❤

[@MsVan13]

I keep my Luna plushy at work so I can hug it when I miss my animals at home. I love it!

[@Uniquelyyours1]

I love Crystal's soaps. Lemon lime is my favorite. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@paulinefrank8752]

Honestly I feel like you gotta do what is best for your animals and your family. As beautiful as she is I'm sure you will be able to sell her easily to an amazing home. Your chickens are beautiful. I've learned to give mine a little bit of wet feed when it's really warm. It improves the egg production greatly when I do this. Hope you can give it a try. They get easily dehydrated without us realizing until they start panting and showing signs. I learned that the hard way. Lost to many of my birds before I realized.

[@emilycerantola2943]

Lola will make an adorable pet for someone.

[@shannondelong3248]

We have the plushy Luna! It is awesome and a family favorite among the kiddos... Thank you! We love your channel. Thanks for all your hard work❣️

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

Casper is already as big as Salem. He is going to be huge!

[@KkFaith83]

Honey it’s your farm, you have to do what is best for your farm and what will work, Lola is adorable, and she will make a cute pet. You have nothing to be sorry for. God bless.

[@sandihebb6128]

You are making a well thought out decision and yes it’s sad to see her go …. Have ti do what’s best overall

[@DawnalynForrest]

I love my lil Luna! L😢la, I’ll miss you!

[@oldladyfarmer7211]

I love it....from now on I'm going to tell my Dr. I'm "over-conditioned" and it's all due to genetics. It sounds good to me!! :)

[@alexandriajohnson6656]

I love my Luna Plushie so much. Luna has always been my very favorite 💓 . I hope you consider making other Plushies in the future for your other "Star" goats 🐐 .

[@tonijhunter1]

It’s sad that Lola won’t be bred but you’re making the right choice for your herd💖 that peach cobbler looked really good

[@tagenrapalee1724]

Casper is so smart

[@constantconfusion4199]

Yes, you made the right decision. We should always breed for the best animal in all aspects. Also, good to see Luna doing good ❤

[@LavenderLushLuxury]

Glad, Luna the Nubian goat is doing better... 🥰🐐🐏

[@vivritter7399]

River is so pretty I'm really excited about her kids 😁😁

[@Susan.I]

Peach cobbler looks wonderful!!!

[@saoirsevicteoiria2759]

One of the things I love about your channel is the way you discuss mistakes you've made, honestly but with self-compassion. It's helpful to those of curious about what's involved in raising goats, and it's helpful just in general. Wisdom is learning from others mistakes, and I can totally see myself having tunnel vision over a goat like Lola, so having your example makes a difference. And in general, it's just good to see someone improving on mistakes without excessive self-recrimination. Everyone makes mistakes, big and small, and beat oneself up does nothing to change things. Only doing better in the future matters. (And making amends, if possible, also.)

[@user03199]

I love it when Lydia and Ethan take over recording because it’s always Ethan that’s getting bullied by Lydia XD

[@Catherine-C]

I just want to say thanks. I'm going through a semi-tough /stressful event right now, and your videos cheer me up, at least for a little bit. :)

[@lookingforbluewater6162]

I got my Luna plushy!! It is adorable!!🥰🥰🥰

[@user-sn4yj4ks8c]

I think you made the right choice, I hope Lola has the best life with her new owner!

[@sharasheridan3558]

As someone with chronic joint pain, it’s always worse in the winter, I don’t exactly know why, so that’s also my guess with Luna

[@reneefrances7249]

I would of laughed so hard if Luna just walked right up on that ramp like nothing😁

[@elisacastellanos4823]

That peach cobbler looked so delicious DaNelle! Awesome job 😊

[@emmmyy61]

Can we take a moment to appreciate finnicks beautiful beard! Good job growing that buddy

[@kanelovec4315]

I want to really know the goat hierarchy. Like who is the in herd leader, who are allies, or who are rivals. Is it mom and daughters who stick together or those of similar age? Are there little gangs that like to group up together or is it random.

[@nitapachulski9758]

He has his own personal way of greating you,he is so cute 🥰

[@leegregory3974]

😭 totally understand your decision. Her teats are so tiny and I know she'll be a wonderful pet for someone. I think stick with the decisions that best fit your goals. X

[@SirXer]

It did make me sad to see Lola need to move on from breeding plans, but when you put her next to Honey it's hard to deny the differences between them for milking genetic traits. It was interesting to see what possible breeding plans you have coming up. Thank you as always for taking us on this journey with you all!

[@jennamiller7016]

Lola’s gorgeous! 🤩

[@jodiemcclure7854]

the Luna plushie is my favorite I love holding and cuddling it its super soft

[@MsSunnyDenise]

I love Crystal’s soaps!! I bought some Blue Cactus Dairy soaps to give out two Christmases ago and everyone loved them!! I’m going to do it again this year!

[@Grimmarox]

In my world we call that as being FLUFFY! Welcome home Ethan, here's your milking bucket!!😅😅😅

[@Damienclark744]

I'm currently watching this video for like the million time. What I wanna say is ik u probably won't agree with me but crystal is currently selling some of her does and the ones that I love ( i mean the body and udders) are Bessie and ruger if crystal ends up selling those two i think that they'll really fit in nicely with your herd 😉

[@SLAYtheDayAwayGiRly]

So glad that Lillian is doing good also, I love your channel and content❤

[@LillyBryan-qw8ow]

It is so sad that Lola is leaving. I noticed that Zorro wasn't there and you didn't show him in your herd so where did he go?🤔

[@amberbydreamsart5467]

They mentioned they were selling him this year a while ago - I think he's moved on already and his goodbye just didn't get filmed.

[@supernolofanpennylane3401]

He was sent to a different farm to be a herd sire for them

[@Weedemandreap]

He left us back in March, in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqjMe5aKarB2qtU

[@janw3717]

Sorry to hear about Lola, but understand the thinking. On a positive note, it was lovely to see MY Luna and so great to hear how well she's doing considering how it was!*! ❤

[@soaroverthemoonttv2707]

I’m absolutely devastated that Lola won’t be raised up and bred. She was the one I was looking forward to watching. I understand your reasoning but none of the other does really excite me color wise.😢

[@karlasommer5341]

Too many commercials on this show. Not sure why. You are such a great teacher. Thank you so much!

[@sonicexe0997]

Its a shame she has to go, Such beautiful colours and probably would of been a great mom.

[@lucasjohnston9434]

please please pleeeease keep Lola, she could be such a nice pet for even you guys. she could be like another willow!