The Herd Grows: From 5 to 10

August 2025: First kids born

Seven months after buying our original herd of 5 goats, three of the four females gave birth, one kid each. The herd grew from 5 to 8.

Spotted mother goat with her kid near the shelter.

White goat with kid grazing in the compound.

January 2026: New addition

On 22 January 2026, we added a new goat to the herd, bringing the total to 9 animals.

New goat in the completed wooden shelter.

February 2026: Tagging

On 11 February 2026, we tagged all the goats for identification and record-keeping. Proper livestock management starts with knowing which animal is which. Tracking health, breeding history, and productivity requires a name on every record.

Black goat being held for tagging with blue ear tag visible.

White and brown goats with blue ear tags on the shelter deck.

White goat with black markings showing blue ear tag.

Goats being handled during the tagging process.

19 February 2026: Another kid

One more female gave birth on 19 February 2026, bringing the herd to 10 animals.

Why this matters

More goats mean more manure for the fields. The herd growing naturally, with only one additional purchase, is the kind of self-sustaining cycle the enterprise is built on. Every birth is recorded. Every tagged animal carries a complete history.