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My daughter, Anita, owns Nigerian Dwarf
Dairy Goats. Some of you may be thinking, "I didn't know
there were such a thing as dwarf goats, much less from Nigeria."
But they are indeed true miniature dairy goats, each standing
about 24 inches tall. I have enjoyed helping her and my son-in-law,
Eddie, build their barn and take care of these unique creatures.
In the picture above you'll notice Anita
also has some chickens... four different kinds in fact: Delaware,
Black Australorp, Partridge Plymouth Rock and Salmon Favorelle.
The goats are free-range fed, which is safer and healthier. For
milking the goats, Anita stands them on a table with their heads
restrained, often giving them something to eat to keep them occupied.
Then it's as easy as taking candy from a baby.
Some people have asked me why Anita raises
goats.
She has said, "I'm doing it for
purely selfish reasons: to provide healthier, higher quality
food for Eddie and me, and to help me spend my time outside,
moving about - being active. Jesus says occupy untill I come.
Also, I love animals and enjoy taking care of them, so it's kind
of a hobby too."
She looks well to the ways
of her household,
and does not eat the bread of idleness.” Proverbs 31:27 |
