Making this year's CUTS to the GOAT HERD
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- Today we make our first decision on who is going to go to new homes!
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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Well said! We can't improve the herd if we don't make those hard cuts!
Well said indeed.
Also hi.
Very much indeed
Say it louder
Being a good Breeder makes for better breeding results which makes it good all around for everyone n every goat... But that is what is always needed when breeding anything for perfection of the breed n their history being kept in tact so history can be repeated, sorta speaking !!! Strong breed lines need hard choices, good job !!!
I never say "letting them go" I always think "I'm blessing another family with these goats"
As much as I hate seeing goats go, it’s super exciting thinking about what the future brings!! We’ll have a line of healthy, well bred goats to look forwards to!! Plus, we’ll never have to say goodbye to Willow, Luna, and Tilly!!
Agreed!
Willow reminds me of penny so much🤣
@@danielleandersen8868 ikr lol!
Birria time
Yes and we still have penny with us if Willow is around
Aww, the sting of sweet Fern and Rose leaving has been made easier by seeing Queen Luna and Ms Willow. Of course, I look out for Luna in the videos and you can always find her at the hay trough lol. I understand why you make the decisions you are, not everything can stay the same. I love watching your channel and if I don't particularly care to watch a segment, I avert my eyes, no drama, no judgement. Thank you for letting us share a portion of your lives.❤️🐐🐐🐈🐈👨👩👧👧🐕🔨🍕
While it is sad to see Fern go, what you're doing to help improve the Nigerian Dwarf breed is awesome. I have friends in the dag show and breeding world, and while there's a lot to be said for 'don't shop, adopt,' reputable dog breeders are working to breed out health problems and develop stronger animals. It's an admirable thing to do because it's not just about cute babies and making money. It's about healthier animals in the long run.
It'll be sad to see Fern go, but honestly I know you'll find her a good home. And the same will be for Rose.
It’s sad to see fern and rose go but you’re making the best decisions that work for you and your herd💖
I think you made the right decisions, we can tell that you put endless thought into it 💖💖💖
Its sad to see them go but we all know it’ll be for the better for the farm ❤️
Hello danelle! It’s okay if people are upset about your choices because only YOU know what’s best for your herd!
It's difficult to let goats go!!!!!! im glad lunar tilly and willlow are staying !
It is not mean, it is ultimately for the benefit of the goats. If you breed for healthy characteristics, you avoid a situation where you have an animal that suffers unnecessarily - that is a kindness.
I respect and appreciate your reasoning behind which goats to keep and which to re-home. I confess you almost lost me over a year ago. I was very disappointed when you neutered Willow some months back, I love her colors, but seeing the genetic leg issues, I concede your wisdom. Teat placement, utter attachment, a sturdy wide body, are likewise important. Its unkind to demand numerous kids from a doe whose body cannot tolerate it well. Thanks for educating us, we're learning that beauty is deeper than mere coat color, it's the entire package!🐐😍 It's been an interesting journey we've followed you on. ☺
It's funny that she mentions people leaving the channel because they are upset about the goats leaving. I'd NEVER LEAVE 😂. I've never missed a video for almost 5 years. I'm exited about what the future brings and sometimes you need to make sacrifices for the greater good. I have an emotional bond with this channel. Im way too dedicated and there for you guys and this channel lol. I saw the gradual change of favoring goat genetics over personality and i knew it was coming. And i think what you have built here is amazing and I'll cherish it forever
Aww that's sad that fern has to go but she will always be in our hearts
Thank you for making the hard choices, because not everyone can. God bless
I'm still with you guys
I know you're making the right decision for your farm, but I'm going to miss Fern so much. She has been my favorite since she was born.
Luna is enjoying being queen bee ! 😊👍💕💕💕
Hope is still my favorite goat on RUclips. She not only has grown and prospered, but has a very loving family. I might add, for a goat from the desert, she grows a very thick coat to keep her warm. Goats adapt, people can too.
This is farm life... You're a responsible breeder and a kind owner. Good job !
You made good choices.
A responsible breeder (of ANY animal) always knows you cannot keep everyone!
Yes it is sad to see fern go. But so glad that you still have Luna. She is the most funniest and loveable goat ever.
Luna was the best goat you had never I loved Luna the goat and she was the funniest goat you had 🐐❤️💖🌺
You are doing exactly what you need to do as a responsible breeder trying to improve your herd.
Re homing is part of farming you learn to only keep the ones that fare well, also that provide you with a better quality of life.
Oh my. It's your farm.....u do what is best for u. Loving ur videos for years. Tee in N.M.
It's important to know what you want in breeding and it's important to do it reasonably. Well said.
Straight up "if you don't like it, find a different channel" lol. You go girl, you're definitely doing the right thing by bringing for good genes. Super proud of you
Got to admit I loved that bit 😆
Ohhh it's hard to see them go but happy for u because u always treated them as ur family
Really gonna miss fern she was one of my favorite :( i hope they get a new wonderful home
If your going to miss Rose snd Fern you can give them to a pretty close friend!
I have been here since I stumbled upon your peacock egg trial with kiwi video when you posted it. Your small farm and lovely family always brings a smile to my face and gives me something to watch to unwind. I'm so excited to see where your lines go and the goat showing
I will continue to watch your vlogs. You work hard at taking care of your goats and all the various animals you raise. And I enjoy watching all the things you do.. I also watch Crystal at Blue Cactus.
Danelle you know what you are talking about girl!! Farm tough decisions always have to be made, you only have a small farm so its normal to have to cut down the herd sometimes. Much love to you all ! Xxxx
I think you're doing an awesome job of making decisions for the herd and your family!!
I like that you are so serious about your breeding operation. That’s how it should be if you want to breed any animal. Of course, a beginner has to get started first and improve their eye and skills, but you are an experienced goat owner/breeder and you do right by the animals! 👍🏼
Excited to see the doelings grow up 😀
You should make a video where you recap all the goats you've had so far & where they are now 😀
You’ve been on this path for a while now so it’s expected.
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YAY! To improving genetics for the health of goats no matter what ❤️
I for one enjoy seeing new lines being added to your herd and watching you improve their genetics is fascinating to me
It's a hard decision. It has to be done . I enjoy watching your channel.
4:49 Luna reminds everyone she is the Queen 👸 so excited for your new adventures 😄
Aww buy fern have fun at your new home !!!
I was all ready to comment on the goats then you showed us that beautiful pizza! Oh my, y’all have improved a lot. I completely understand why you are making the decisions on which goats to keep and which ones to let go. We know that you love all of your animals. Thanks again for sharing your life with your followers.
Tilly's my favourite 🥰
I honestly have been so loyal to watching your videos because of the way you think about your herd. I think it’s so refreshing to watch a family that both cares deeply about the animals they keep, and also care deeply enough to make hard decisions! Keep it up! I know nothing about what it’s like to actually work a little farm like y’all, but i relish in learning a little bit with every video! ❤
Wow good job. That is what any farmers go thru who to keep & who to sell. I feel good for the folks who will have these well brought up goats 🐐
Not going anywhere myself lol. I love watching your videos. Can be sad to watch goats leave, but it's also exciting to watch the babies
I’m an OG.. from Great American farm tour…
I’ve seen Mable , Hope, & Doris & miss me some Penny❤️❤️
But the one thing I’ve learned in all your hard choices is
1) YOUR FARM YOUR RULES
2) Baby goats 🐐 are cute until they break a leg 🤦🏽♀️💜
3) Luna Is a “cougar”
& 4) You’ve improved your herd & Farm drastically for the BETTER ‼️‼️‼️
YOU GO GIRL👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽‼️‼️
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I’m totally in agreement of your Heart Felt Decisions! Thank-you! I’m a true fan of Weep’em and Blue Cactus!
I am going to miss Fern, she is a really good mom. However I also agree that it is important to make cuts based off of what needs improvement👍🏻
Thank you so much for explaining what you look for genetically and how you choose which kind of home you're willing to give your goats too. I'm learning so much. Thank you!
It is good that these goats have someone like you to care for them. And the ones that have to leave you make sure they go to good families and you tell them what they should expect. You know what you are doing you and your family are good people. It would make me sad to give up goats that I like so it must be a little rough on you guys
Fern is such a sweet goat she is one of my favorites. But I understand.
Its sad that they are going to leave but i totally understand and Im ready for new adventures!❤️
Such is farm life. Fun video!
Tough decisions are never easy ,but to reach the goal these have to be made. Look forward to seeing the young doelings grow.
Despite living their strange and unusual lives, Danelle and family are somehow so easy to relate to and love. It's an amazing world.
Both your kids will have experience in the “ farm “ world even if that isn’t the direction in life.
It’s sad to see the goats go but I know it’s for the better of your herd if some go and the rest stay :)
I understand your decision making process for the two you are letting go. Hugs
I'll miss Fern and Rose but I know they will go to great new homes!
Your channel is so educational! I will feel more confident when I finally start with goats because of this.
I'm sorry to see them go but I do know that you always make sure that they go to great homes. I'm also all for improving the herd. That pizza looks great. Good luck on the goat show. Have a great week 😀 😊 ☺️ 😘
Omg I would sell my kidney for Willow, I started watching because of her back when she was a baby and running around your pond.
ya I remember that it was always so cute when she did that🙂
The changes that you are making are postive and for the breeds health for generations to come. A well bred goat is not like a well breed bulldog, there are not negative triats being bred for looks.
Awww, I love seeing Willow!
You are doing what is best for you and your farm so I don’t know why anyone would be upset about it. And they all need to remember that you are on a very small place. You can’t keep everyone. And you are teaching us as you learn so for me its a win win!
Brilliant! They are sweet goats because of you. They will be great for someone else too. You are making good decisions. Brava!
As a goat breeder myself I know the difficult decisions on what's best for the herd and sometimes u have to let some go u r responsible breeder who wants to better their herd
I totally understand/agree with what you're saying about improving your herd. I'm learning so much from both you and blue cactus 🌵 channels ty so very much.
We’ll miss you Fern.
Now that we've grown our herd the past 2.5 years...and watched them and added babies, we are making the same hard choices. It's what you have to do...no one said farming and raising animals was easy, right?
Hello 👋 how are you doing?
You should try putting the baby goats on the trampoline, that would be so cute
I'm sad to see Fern go but it's necessary, she will be somewhere else but not forgotten ❤
I feel like a see Luna in the background doing something silly quite often.
It is sad to see any of your animals leave, but I'm here to watch your life for my entertainment, not to judge your decisions.
You have to make choices to reach a goal.its good to see you improving your heard responsibly.
You are amazing ❤ Making the tough choices is the right thing to do. You're thinking of the future and down the road you, and those you pass your goats on to, will be so glad you did. Not only that, you're thinking of your viewers. Suggesting other types of channels that you think will be better for some of your audience is such a selfless jesture. It is hard to see Fern and Rose go, but think of it as giving a wonderful gift to a family who will love them.
That's it. Just wanted to thank you for being you 🥰
it's hard to see them go but you guys always seem to make the best choices for your goats and your herd. 😊❤
I completely respect your decisions on who stays and who goes and also making good decisions for your farm and the goats! (:
That's awesome congrats way to cute aww 🥰🥰
You know what you are doing, so go for it !
I totally understand what you are going through and need to do for your herd. I am a former dog breeder and every puppy was adorable, however you can’t keep them all or you’ll have a hundred in no time lol! You are making the right decision for your herd and where you want the herd to go!
Goats are precious 💖
I love your philosophies and insight for developing your herd. Of course, it’s hard to let them go when you’re attached to them, but ultimately you have to live up to the standards and goals for your herd. I really enjoy your channel!
I was really just thinking I miss seeing Luna. That's so cool that you showed her. 💗
To fern the🐐 and to rose the 🐐 enjoy your new forever homes 🏡
So love Luna and Willow. My Aunt Tillie was a unique and beloved lady. As long as you are having to make the decisions we are happy. We've been watching for years and love your videos and family. As a retired nurse I see where your desire for keeping things organized comes from. I feel it's one great quality to have.
With you and we could see you learning so much through the years. I too have learned with you.
Awesome congrats way to cute aww 🥰🥰
As long as you find other great homes, then you are doing the right thing to improve the breed and your lines. Long term, doing the best thing for the ones you keep and don't. Can't keep them all. 💗💓💕
If I could have one of your well-loved goats someday, it would be an honor. Farming is so difficult emotionally and physically and doesn't get the appreciation it deserves. All my animals are rescues at the moment, but knowing goats (or any animal) comes from responsible breeders like you warms my heart. Breeders like you are essential to a sturdy, healthy line of goats and animals. - love from upstate NY
We will miss the girls but u know it's for the best for your goats
Like my husband always tells me, "You can't keep them all". 😊 I scrutinize and quadruple check, because raising up babies of any kind, we love them first. We see them come into this world and experience all of their babyhood. I can absolutely feel the love from your whole family, it shines through every video. I can't wait to hear where the babies go.
Must be a husband thing 😂 mine tells me that every kidding group, he is right of course but those cuts can be HARD
I loved how you suggested people to check out sanctuary pages if your decisions for your farm don’t alone with theirs. That was a great way to put it so kindly. You are doing a great job and I for one really appreciate the knowledge and experience I get to glean from your videos. It’s farm life and it isn’t easy, fun or pretty sometimes but it’s a real honest & rewarding lifestyle. ❤️
You presented this perfectly!!! I am so proud of you!!