Spring has Sprung!

Out here in the country you know its spring when the babies start arriving. From the cats to the chickens to the goats. Here is a look at just a few of the babies where I get my goat milk for the soaps and lotion. Our neighbors are currently caring for approximately 500 plus baby goats. As I was talking to Gwen, the owner of these adorable little guys, the other day I could hear goats in the background and she was in her house! She was taking care of twins that were just born a few hours earlier. This doesn't happen for all babies but they all do get special attention. They all have to be fed by hand for a time before they are old enough to eat from the bucket. They have many types of goats. They are Saanen, LaMancha, Alpine, and Nubian. And yes if you look closely some don't have ears. Don't panic this is normal for that breed! Goat mothers can have anywhere between one to four babies at a time. On this farm they have had 4 sets of quads with only two sets surviving. It is much harder for quads to survive.
A few facts about goat milk:
- goats produce a high fat, creamy milk thats easily digested because its molecules are smaller than those of cows milk.
- people allergic to cows milk often drink goats milk instead because of the protein profile of goats milk, which more closely resembles that of human milk and makes it easier to digest.
- the low ph level of goat milk is close to our skins own ph, making it a very gentle cleanser.
- goat milk also contains alph-hydroxy acids, which are known for their restorative and rejuvenating qualities.
- naturally occurring enzymes gently work to exfoliate skin, leaving it healthier and smoother.
To order goat milk soap and lotion check out my website! http://www.evesoap.com/.
Please leave a comment if you've learned something new about goats!