Alpha s1 Casein results

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Alpha s1 Casein results

We tested our three mature does and two mature bucks for Alpha s1 Casein. We’re still educating ourselves on the what the results of the casein protein represent but are leaning towards wanting to have the higher levels. The higher the level of Alpha s1 Casein, the higher the fat content which makes for more/firmer cheese/yogurt products. However, it also makes the products more sensitive to those people that are already lactose intolerant.

RESULTS:

  • Tempo Kim: (still awaiting results)

  • Lucky*Star’s LB Fathe: A/F

  • MLRT Victoria: A/A

  • MLRT Caesar: A/F

  • Majenli HH Jericho: A/F

Out Sick?

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Out Sick?

So what do you do when your sick or injured and you have a farm? Calling in sick is NOT an option. Those animals still need feed/hay/water/milking so you have to get the chores completed one way or another. If possible, your spouse (or other family member) must complete the necessary duties or you suck it up and limp through and get them finished yourself.

I recently pulled my back (it happens once or twice a year on average) and thank God I was not totally bed ridden. Although the Flexeril put me in a semi-comma and I felt horribly intoxicated for 24 hours (even only taking 1/2 a tablet). Bleh~ Good for nothing but sleeping.

The doctor says my soft/marsh-mellow mattress is horrible for my back so I guess we need to go mattress shopping soon!

Our first finished Champion!

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Our first finished Champion!

We are so proud of our buck, Majenli HH Jericho, who is now a finished champion as a YEARLING! He is a beautiful buck with a very gentle disposition. We can’t wait to see what his daughter’s udders look like next year.

Wax Moth Larvae infestation… Gross!!!!

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Wax Moth Larvae infestation… Gross!!!!

 

We had 4 boxes of drawn comb stored in our house with 1/2 cup of moth crystals on the inside top of the highest box. It was covered and there were no ‘leaks’.  Several weeks later, we needed a few frames and were so disappointed to find that 50% were infested with hundreds of wax moth larvae (large and small) along with live moths and cocoons everywhere!! It was disgusting!

 

 

New Buck Shelter – ShelterLogic 12′ x 12′

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New Buck Shelter – ShelterLogic 12′ x 12′
New buck shelter

We assembled a new shelter for our bucks. The last shelter was too small and difficult to clean. This large Shelter Logic is almost too large. The kit fits on 12′ coral panels although we chose to use 12′ gates instead. The gates are about 10-12″ shorter than the coral panels; plus, we can utilize them later if the shelter is ever disassembled.