Category: Uncategorized
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Why Kidding Season Never Gets Old to Us
Why kidding season never gets old: the anticipation, responsibility, joy, heartbreak, and hope of welcoming new goats, especially critically endangered breeds.
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Saving a Living Treasure: Why We Raise Endangered Arapawa Goats
Why preserving critically endangered Arapawa goats matters—from genetic diversity and heritage to responsible breeding and their place on the homestead.
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Not Just a Goat Farmer
Being a goat farmer means wearing many hats—veterinarian, engineer, nutritionist, midwife, carpenter, educator, and more.
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Keeping Goats Cool: Summer Heat Management at Happy Little Hooves
How Happy Little Hooves Farm manages summer heat with shade, barn fans, fresh water, feeding schedules, and extra care for vulnerable goats.
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The Smiles That Make It All Worthwhile
The smiles, laughter, and special moments that make sharing our goats with visitors so rewarding at Happy Little Hooves Farm.
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Why Pet Wethers Make Great Farm Friends
Why friendly, well-socialized wether goats can make wonderful companions, 4-H partners, and long-term farm friends.
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Heritage Breed Week 2025: Honoring Our Arapawa Goats
Celebrating Heritage Breed Week and the critically endangered Arapawa goats we work to preserve at Happy Little Hooves Farm.
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Reba, Our Special Needs House Goat — An Exceptional Story
Reba’s extraordinary journey from a vulnerable special-needs goat to a much-loved house companion at Happy Little Hooves Farm.
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Why Goats Got a Bad Rap (And Why It’s Totally Unfair)
A humorous look at why goats became associated with evil in history and why these smart, friendly farm animals deserve a better reputation.
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Weekend Kidding Marathon: 30 Hours at Happy Little Hooves Farm
Three goat births in 30 hours: Hela, Elvira, and Peanut make for a sleepless but rewarding kidding weekend at Happy Little Hooves Farm.
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A Night of Learning: Mouse’s Challenging Delivery
Mouse’s challenging quadruplet delivery, an emergency vet visit, and the lessons learned during a difficult night at Happy Little Hooves Farm.