We spent the day cleaning out the cabinets in the kitchen and then we came across the cabinet where I kept all my goat stuff. Things like wormer, and brushes etc. I used to have a mini farm and kept dairy goats.
It brought back a lot of memories especially of my favorite goat Milly. She was my heart, I loved that goat so much. Out of all the animals of my life she was my favorite. We talked about how much we both miss her. To my surprise when we were done my husband started searching the web for lamanchas the same goat Milly was.
Well we talked about getting goats again and then we talked about maybe starting up the mini farm again. It was hard work but it did give me a purpose and gave my life meaning. I was surprised that my husband was even entertaining the idea of starting up the farm again since originally the whole thing was my idea and I didn't think he liked it.
So anyway I think this is a good idea and he does too. Since I cant really work it lets me contribute to the household by growing food and raising livestock. I am pretty excited about having fresh eggs again. Store bought eggs suck. Good food might even improve my health.
Also it lets me focus on something besides having bipolar disorder and my other illnesses and do something positive with my life. I don't do well with people but I do awesome with animals. I also made all my mistakes the first time around so I have the experience to do really well this time.
We are skipping a few animals this time. No sheep and no pigs. Sheep are stupid and pigs are disgusting and I don't want either of them again.
We are so far going to do dairy goats, chickens, both the egg and meat kind, rabbits, quail, turkeys and probably throw in a few ducks. We are also working out the logistics for having a mini cow (a dexter). I am excited about that one as I have never had a cow before.
So I have a lot of planning and work to do with the house renovations and if I ever hope to get this farm up and running. I would like to at least get the goats and chickens in the coming spring so I have my work cut out for me getting ready for that. I also got several greenhouses to build before spring. So if I don't come around as much as I have I am probably off doing all that stuff.
Anyway hugs to all and I will still come around when I have the time. I am so excited about all of this so I am off to get started researching everything and planning out my land.
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