This was another "offer I couldn't refuse," so I didn't.
If you saw my recent post about picking up a flock of Jacob's Sheep, you may have heard that there were also some Angora Goats at the place that we got the sheep. Although I went up there for sheep, sheep are not the only thing that I brought back with me.
A BONUS GOAT
The sheep in the photo above were my goal, but if you look closely on the right side, you will also see the goat. I've always been interested in Jacob's Sheep ever since I heard of them, and when I was able to pick up a flock for less than $100 USD each, I jumped at the opportunity. The flock does not have the best genetics at the moment, but I plan on switching to a new sire and building up the flock from there.
Interestingly enough, the man also had a nice herd of Angora Goats, and was letting them go for $100 USD each too. Even though I was not looking for goats, I would have bought them all if I was already established and had a house built. Still, for only $100 each, I asked a few questions and was able to get a pregnant female. This opens up some interesting possibilities for us.
ALMOST ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
There are quite a few different ways that this could go, and at the moment I have no idea how it will work out. For one thing, these goats are commonly raised for their mohair which can be shorn twice a year and made into yarn. Our girls are planning on learning how to spin this spring anyway, so that is a pretty cool possibility. Besides the wool from our own sheep, we can now also shear our goat.
Another possibility is based upon exactly what she gives birth to. It is not uncommon for goats to have twins, but she is at least pregnant with something. If, perhaps, she has twins and one is a male and one is a female, then we have a pretty cool opportunity. I could ask around at that point and see if there was someone else with Angora Goats who would trade me a male for a male. In that case, I could get an unrelated male to breed this doe and eventually any daughters that she had too. At that point, I could begin raising up a herd of Angora Goats.
One different option is to potentially use this goat in a trade too. At some point I want to get a new ram to sire our flock of Jacob's Sheep. There are a few main reasons that I will share about later, but this goat could help in the process. Some people who keep Jacob's Sheep use them for spinning wool. If that was the case, perhaps they would want to trade one of their males for this pregnant female, which can also be used to harvest fiber for spinning. I've got a lead on some spinners nearby who have Jacob's Sheep, so we will see.
In the end, it was just too good of a deal to pass on. This was one cheap purebred doe to begin with, and the fact that she is pregnant just sweetens the deal. While we are not sure what will happen with her moving forward, we are glad to have met her and glad that she can be here on our homestead for now. We will see what the future holds for her, and we will keep you posted!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-pregnant-angora-doe
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Good evening papa,
I think you are one of the luckiest guys i have come across, maybe i should say favored if you think about it, but anyway am also glad you were able to make the deal happen , congrats.
I am truly blessed, and for that I am forever grateful and thankful. Thank you!
I think I am happy to see goats everyday. More happy I don't see snake. Goat milk is my favorite. I am on my second quart.
Taste really good with raisin bran.
Keep on steemin'
Soon I'll be posting about snakes again.... soon.
Nice deal brother! Don't forget to put me down for a four pack of them shofars. Good talking with you the other day. See you soon !!!
Wow, this is great. You and your family are really doing great job with the animals. I'm happy for pregnant goat. Please keep us posted.
Thank you! We like her, and I named her "Bonus!"
When she is in labour....i will like to attend to her 🤓
@Papa-pepper the wisest of men I have encountered so far.
Love the passion he has......he really portrays what is known as "contentment" and a fulfilled life.
Lol, thank you my friend.
Am happy you got a pregnant goat sir.
It'll be a bonus to your remarkable flock.
Thank you! It is a bonus!
This is so great Sir. I'm also as expectant as you are about what we become of her considering her present state of pregnancy
Welcome angora-doe to steemit. Nice to meet you and your to be kid.... 😄
LOL - Hopefully soon enough that kid (or kids) will be out!
Nice breed. I wish the goat safe delivery. She's adding to the number of animals you have. Well done sir
Yeah, the number of animals that we have keeps growing.
This is good to read. The Andora doe will surely perform well. Nice update
sheep are very beautiful friends
great work keep it up blog of the day..Blog feel small if you have just one reader and your blog changes their life your blog is big enough...
blogging is not about publishing as much as you can its about publishing as smart as you can on small positive blog post in the morning can change your whole day....
stay blessed and thanks for sharing....
I am a city boy sitting behind a computer right now, but really wanting to be on a farm learning from you.
Blessings as you shepard your family and your flock.
Maybe we can have your tribe down for lunch sometime and you can enjoy some time checking it out.
As the goat is being placed together with the sheep, I hope she won't trouble them. I heard goats are stubborn.
I see you as the proper farmer and you keep doing your thing without much fuss about it. You rea the real deal. Well done!
Exciting news on the flick! Congrats. Giver animals have always fascinated me ever since I first felted. And truly no giver outperforms animal fiber. I wonder if the angora felts well, I can’t recall.
All the best with the ever growing flock.
Ps. If your looking to broaden genetics in the hair sheep direction, we have some friends who have a healthy herd including genes from katadyn and st. Croix
Cool thanks, and my St. Louis plans fell through, but I'll let you know next time I'm passing through your area.
Great post and addition to the pepper homestead! Steem on :)
Yeah, we are growing for sure!
so cute the pregnant goat! 100 usd dont look too much! they will provide you with something more important than money! very nice @papa-pepper! congratulations and keep going! greetings from Uruguay a land of a lot of sheeps ! ahha
Waiting expectantly to be briefed about our pregnant mother 😀.
Hope she is preparing for atenatal.... I am willing to offer free consultation.
She is gonna have quadruplets🤓
Lol...
That would be even more of a blessing!
they look really humble and calm..wow,thanks @papa-pepper
That is great sir increase in productivity of your flocks happy for that
No signature video with this one! I have been checking here, we cannot get the Jacob Sheep. I did find Angora goats in the Philippines. And we can also get what is called Boer Goats. Have you ever heard of these? Handsome creature! We acquired a pregnant Goat. About another month or so. It would be cool to get a video of a birth. Photo of a Boer Goat! God bless!
We know Boer Goats. We were just at a farm of these earlier to day talking to the man about some things!
What are your thoughts on them?
On every your post I have pretty good laugh when I see papa proof photo :D
It is really amazing to see that you are soo much active on Steemit no matter what!! Steem price 8 cents or 8 dollars your new posts are always here and with same amount of effort :)
You are the real Steemer @papa-pepper!
Yeah, I didn't let that 8 cent STEEM stop me. Tried to encourage others too, but it can be hard. Thanks @fibra59~
Steem ON my friend @papa-pepper! :)
Wow! Cool!
Two for the price of one.. What a deal. This could be the start of something big for you guys. It looks like y'all have a lot going on as it is.. What is a herd or two at this point of the game. I love animals , and you guys seem really cool people.. thanks for sharing your life. Either boy or girl.. it will be a blessing.
Could be three for the price of one if she has twins!
That would be way to cool if she had twins...I look forward to updates @papa-pepper
congratulations for the great job you are doing in your field dear friend @ papa-pepper.
From Corrientes Argentina sent a lot of love and blessings to you and your loved ones
good jocb @papa-pepper
I admire that you keep your eyes open for opportunities and you go for it. One thing that can help a lot in life is the willingness to make mistakes. I hope it works out really well!
I hope it works out too. Gotta take a bit of a risk sometimes.
Shearing goats is HARD.
You're gonna have a 'fun' time.
LOL - We will see, but thanks for the warning.
Any plan is better than none and this all seems reasonable. Making a move when you did was a lot more important than playing it safe and doing nothing.
This is a great flock. The miracle of new life marks a sure sign that spring is near.
And so the counting goes on, the little-peppers won't need dots to count soon with all the young around.
Monster Truck The Pepper will have to learn how to feed the young as well as the girls because there will be so many of them to feed.
How long before there is a row of "milking stands" so you can care for all the animals at once.?
While you are watching the goats/sheep the rabbits will be slowly taking over with the chooks close behind.
Yeah, you are right, we might need a row of them! We will see!
Congrats... another member of pepper homstead... what's her name @papa-pepper ?
Goats and sheeps...wow...nice looking animal but very useful to man kind.
How about the colder winter weather we have been getting in AR ( I live in Rogers, AR) to raise the goats and sheeps must been a challenge.
The varied weather has it's effects, but these animals are doing good so far. I just want to time the shearing right, so they aren't too cold or too hot. I'm about exactly 2 hours from you and head that direction sometimes. Maybe we should meet up sometime.
I guess we shld expect more and more post on the new development @papa-pepper
Papa...should i call you lucky? No...i would say blessed. Your steps are always ordered to the right places and opportunities. You always enjoy irresistible offers.
papa-pepper i translate again your post https://steemit.com/rumahpertanian/@zafar82/translate-to-indonesia-angora-doe-kami-hamil-by-papa-pepper-in-rumah-pertanian
Thank you!
Good observation, @papa-pepper! I like your plans to strengthen the herd. Love tosee photos of the kid (or kids) when they rrive in this world...
That's awesome. I saw your last post on the angora goats. I told my wife I was going to gets goats and get her a spinning wheel. She wasn't going for it.
Funny thing is we had an appointment at the hospital and in the hospital they a had a loom set up. It was weird to be talking about spinning wool and then run into a loom 2 minutes later.
It was pretty cool. I'm wishing I would have took a picture now. I guess maybe it's nothing that special. I just thought it was something you don't see everyday.
Another great post. You're living my dream.
my cat :) @papa-pepper
You are really adding to your self-sufficiency with the goats and sheep. Wool for clothing, goat milk and cheese, breeding, meat, and you can turn the mohair into flies for those famous trout waters around your area. ;)