Much of the currently available Guinea grass is mature with thick stems. The goats are leaving a noticeable portion of this tough grass in the feeding troughs. They aren’t going hungry but they’re not eating as much as we’d like. Guinea grass is free but low protein. Be it meat, or especially dairy goats, protein...
Category: Farm Updates
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Farm Update – March 2020
The goats are happily oblivious to what is going on all around us – They are still producing milk. So, we are still milking the goats and making cheeses and yogurt! Our dilemma – lots of delicious milk and we want to get it to you!! Just ask – WhatsApp/Email are best: 876-344-8611 or Goats@rubygoatdairy.com Please let us...
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Our Special Project – Phase 3
We are getting very excited! In about two weeks our first “batch” of Saanen babies, known as goat kids, are to be born. Eight moms all seem ready. . .they are serenely lumbering about the farmyard – all now “wide-bodied!” The eight pregnant goats will have 10-12 babies according to the results of the ultrasounds...
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Our special project – Phase 2 1/2
We are pleased to report that the goats responded well to the procedure with minimal discomfort! The next step is that three does will receive Canada’s finest, first class, even more expensive milk goat fertilized embryos. Stay tuned! (Warning: Graphic pictures ahead.) Semen is stored in a liquid nitrogen Dewar flask. Sample taken out and warmed in water bath....
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Our special project – Phase 2
A few weeks ago, CIDR (Controlled Internal Drug Release) vaginal progesterone inserts were placed in the does. The inserts were recently removed and a second hormone administered via injection (picture below). The vet, from the Nutramix feed company, was a highly competent pro. The animals were comfortable, the injections with nary a flinch. The does...
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Our special project!
We are so excited to tell you about our Semen and Embryo Transplant Project at RGD! We have been working on the importation of semen and embryos from Canada for the past year and, at last the special shipment has arrived! The NutraMix feed company has been invaluable with their assistance to make this happen....
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Goodbye 2018!
We hope the holidays have treated you well! As we prepare for the New Year ahead we have lots of exciting news to tell you! Our new website is up and running, please feel free to give us feedback on it. We are featured in the latest edition of Indulge Magazine (Vol II, Issue 5...
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Mentioned in Modern Farmer
Our friends Chris and Lisa Binns at Stush in the Bush have been featured in Modern Farmer, with mention of Ruby Goat Dairy working with them to supply thoughtfully sourced local Jamaican goat cheese. Read more at https://modernfarmer.com/2018/12/stush-in-the-bush/
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5 September 2017 Farm Update
An exciting time! Pregnant goats and delivering goats. Four baby goats were born in the past week. Three to Glenda –two girls (Gabby and Polka Dot) and a boy. Glenda has reliably delivered three babies for each of the three breeding seasons of the Farm’s life. She’s a large goat by Jamaican standards and a...
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