When we moved to the farm, one of our goals was to live a healthier lifestyle. Having access to raw goat milk was but one step in the process. We added several breeds of chickens to our little homestead including Black Australorps, Red Sexlinks, Golden Comets and SilverLaced Wyandottes. These four breeds lay wonderfully […]
Are Goats Intelligent?
There is a common misconception that goats are not intelligent animals. They are maligned as stupid, dirty and bullheaded. Both research and our own experience proves goats are intelligent. Earlier this year, Queen Mary University in London (UK), published their results of a goat “intelligence” study. Researchers used a dozen goats and taught them to […]
Nutraceuticals vs. Pharmaceuticals vs. Essential Oils
Nutraceuticals A term “Nutraceuticals” was termed in 1989 by the chairman of the Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, Mr. Stephen DeFelice. The name combines the two words NUTRIENT (nourishing food component) and PHARMACEUTICAL (a medication). Nutraceuticals are often grouped as being functional food groups (ie: berries), medicinal foods (fermented), functional foods (whole foods, fortified & enriched) and dietary supplements […]
Blueberry Goat Milk Soap Botanical
It was several years ago that a customer came to us searching for a blueberry goat milk soap. He said his mother loved it and he could not find it anywhere. We began evaluating blueberry fragrances since there is no such thing a Blueberry Essential Oil. May fragrances are sweet and candi-like, neither of which are true to […]
