Category Archives: Urban Goats

May Flowers (as a Metaphor)

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Judy Dailey

While I was complaining about the rain in April, other people were working on their urban farms. Here’s Zach and Clara’s first garden in this location plus the fence she built plus the chicken coop and chicken fence she built. … Continue reading →

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If I Had A Pet Goat . . .

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Judy Dailey

It’s easy to see why I love these five-year-olds. They are busy doing chores to earn quarters so their pre-K class can buy a goat through Heifer International to help other children go to school. Thanks Audrey and Ava for … Continue reading →

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Soap’s On!

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Judy Dailey

For my “almost Amish” grandmother, laundry day began with making soap from ashes (a source of lye) and lard (pig fat). I’ve always had a hard time getting my head around using dirt and grease to make something to get … Continue reading →

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Don’t Need to Save the Earth

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Judy Dailey

In his new book, “Apocalyptic Planet,” Craig Childs explores the catastrophic climate changes the earth has undergone in the past, such as the one that wiped out the dinosaurs http://www.amazon.com/Apocalyptic-Planet-Field-Guide-Everending/dp/0307379094/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1351094829&sr=8-1&keywords=apocalyptic+earth . I’m convinced by the science. We are beginning another … Continue reading →

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What’s Better Than One Urban Goat?

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Judy Dailey

Two urban goats! If you’ve ever had a hankering for all things goat (cheese, fudge, milk), now is the time to place an order for City Goats, due out in November from Mountaineers Books. I had a chance to look … Continue reading →

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Baby Goats – Not A Whole Lot Of Content

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Judy Dailey

Thanks to Mary Faye and her wonderful goats. She showed me how to milk a goat, and I provided her with some laughs at my expense. The udders of milking goats are unexpectedly warm. As a child, my mom milked … Continue reading →

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Goat Milk Fudge

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Judy Dailey

The first thing I learned about goat milk is that it tastes good! The fat globules are smaller than cow’s milk, which gives it a richer taste. ( http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=131). The goat milk I’ve been given is raw, i.e., not pasteurized. … Continue reading →

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Baby Goats!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Judy Dailey

Yesterday, Tom and I visited Jennie Grant, the Goat Justice League lady to cuddle her three newborn baby goats, who were 12 hours old. So soft, so cute, so friendly. The female will be a perfect addition to any urban … Continue reading →

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