Our New Farm Dog Organics Web Site

Please check out our new website www.farmdogorganics.com.

We have some fantastic all natural and organic products for your pets.

Our Itch Relief Shampoo Bars are made with our farm fresh goat's milk and REALLY help with problem skin.They are loaded with herbs and botanicals that soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin. All of our ingredients are also people safe.
We have a Bad Skin Buddy Balm that is so emollient and hydrating that just a little goes a long way.
Our Herbal Healing Butter Balm will heal just about any minor cut, scrape, rash or hot spot. It contains Neem and Tamanu Oil, which along with the other awesome ingredients, is a safe way to take care of those irritating boo boos.
Hey, goat owners. Our liquid Itch Relief Shampoo rids your goats of those nasty lice that can really dull the coat and create a variety of health problems. If you don't want to bathe your goat, and who wants to do that? Just add some shampoo to a spray bottle, add about 10% water and spray the coat. It makes goats have a great scent while naturally killing those pesky parasites!! All of the ingredients are certified organic and are completely biodegradable

We hope you will visit often.

Thanks for stopping by!

Why do poeple use goats milk soap?

        Why do people use goat's milk soap?

   This is a commonly asked question, and I am always ready for a quick response because I know this answer by heart. Some people think that goat's milk soap simply has a nice texture, but it does so much more! Goat's milk soap is great for people with sensitive skin, people with acne, dry skin and it's even been known to help people with eczema. Of course, any old goat's milk soap in the store won't do this, you have to find one with good, all natural and preferably organic ingredients, but that's a whole other topic by itself .

   Dry skin.... it's something we've all  probably had to deal with at some point in time, most likely in winter. We constantly apply and re-apply lotions and creams, feeling like a big grease - ball until it drys, then we go right back to feeling dry, ashy, and well... just plain gross. Well I can honestly tell you that you will feel a difference after just one use of a well made goat's milk soap, that is made with FRESH, goat's milk. The soap you buy in the store is made with animal fat..... yeah you heard me right, animal fat. Don't believe me? The next time you are at the store, check the ingredients of some popular brands of soap, you will probably read in small letters SODIUM TALLOWATE and it's not even the good stuff, it's made from the garbage they scrape off the floor in slaughter houses...... it really gives a new meaning to the phrase "you get what you pay for". Not to mention all of the harmful sulfates they put into soaps and shower gels are what really leaves your skin dry, ashy and begging for some hydration.
 
Let's compare goat's milk soap-

• Fat molecule that is more easily absorbed into skin, leaving skin soft.
• More Protein with a more short-stranded structure that is more easily absorbed into skin making it more hydrating.
• More vitamins and calcium then most other milks.
• Has one of the closest PH's to our skin, making it great for those with sensitive skin.
• Smooth, soft lather like no other.
• Our goat's milk soap has no harmful additives.
• Doesn't leave any kind of film.

Cons-

• Goats are very hard to live with.

I could honestly go on for days and you might think my opinion is biased, but I was a skeptic at first, but we have had hundreds of satisfied customers that just beam at us with happy results.

      I have a few favorite soap suggestions that I think are the absolute best for dry or sensitive skin. (I'll put the links below). Also, for some extra moisture, try some of our goat's milk lotion, it is some of the best you'll ever try. Our customers swear by it.  I still have more information to share about this topic,  but it looks like it's about time to go milk those goats!

Madison


My Personal Favorites
For a bit of refreshing mint-
http://www.preferredorganics.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=551&category_id=139
For people who enjoy sweet scents-
http://www.preferredorganics.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=568&category_id=128
For those who prefer no scent at all-
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 http://www.preferredorganics.com/store/cart.php?target=product&product_id=545&category_id=138

It's Baby Time!

Baby pile up!

Late winter and early spring are always the busiest times of year, for goat owners, between all of the new foliage, shows and not to mention all of the new babies! We have been fortunate enough to have 7 safe births this year, unfortunately the odds were with the boys, when we ended up with 5 boys and only 2 girls. Although we love and enjoy the boys just as much because they do make some of the most wonderful pets. We hope that we will have safe births for the rest of the kidding season because we do still have a few expecting mothers, so wish us luck! We've also decided to share a few baby pictures we got the other day, and hopefully we can get more shots and upload them soon. Happy Spring!

little Amy!

Amy and Amos sun bathing.... so cute!   

baby in a bucket!

                                                                                                             

                       

Why do people own goats?

Did you ever wonder why people own goats?

Goat’s, regardless of the breed, can be a real pain in the….. you know what.

Besides eating all of your plants and landscaping, they ruin your fences, are demanding 24/7 and are very picky eaters leaving a mass of expensive hay trampled and stomped so that it is no longer to their liking. They can pick a lock better than most amateur burglars and watch to see where the feed is stored for a midnight snack. I have actually seen them take food from a horse that has an abundance of hay hanging out of its mouth.

Now that is really all of the bad stuff, and the good stuff about goats far out weighs the bad.

I can honestly tell you there is NOTHING cuter than a baby goat. They are born full of enthusiasm and curiosity, ready to play, and get into any kind of mischief that is in their reach. Each and every one goat kid, just like human kids, has its very own personality, some friendly and some very aloof.

The productivity of a goat, however, is amazing, and considering their carbon foot print, if you believe in that sort of theory, is way less than that of a cow.

One goat can actually feed an entire family - no health insurance, no withholding tax no workman’s comp – just pure productivity.

Our big ornery goat, Susie, is amazing. She has some of the most beautiful babies imaginable, twins no less, and all by herself! They are all up and ready   to eat and play within only an hour! Fortunately, momma was not even fazed by the whole event.

Once weaned, Susie gives us close to two gallons of milk daily.  You might wonder – just what do you do with all of that milk?

Well, for starters, we drink it. We can also make awesome yogurt, an endless variety of cheese, wholesome bread, decadent fudge, moist rich cakes, smoothies, ice cream, butter and of course the best soap and lotion you have ever put on your skin! You can substitute goat’s milk for any recipe that calls for cow’s milk and it will be twice as delicious! :)

Obviously, Goat’s Milk is a highly underrated asset and a farmer’s best kept secret.

Goat Milk..... In our pet's food?

 Sorry for the wait guys! we have been so busy on the farm lately, that we haven't had time for another blog entry. :( I hope you guys like this one, tell me what you think!?!?!?

You might think that Goat’s Milk is just for people, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Pets love farm fresh goat’s milk too!

According to the Journal of American Medicine, “Goat’s milk is the most complete food known.” It contains vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, trace elements, enzymes, protein, and fatty acids all utilized by the body with ease. In fact the body can digest goat’s milk in a mere 20 minutes. Having fat molecules one-fifth the size of those in cow’s milk, goat’s milk is easily digestible and tolerable to those with compromised digestive systems including your pets.

Successful dog breeders have long used raw goat’s milk to help raise litters and boost the nutrition for over-taxed moms with large litters.

Milk is raw food designed by nature. When we feed raw milk to our pets, it is equivalent to giving them raw organ meat, raw fat and raw bones. It is the easiest most complete way to deliver raw nutrition. 

Also goat milk whey, can sometimes be a more inexpensive and easier supplement to feed to your pets. Goat milk whey is known for being more of a "supplement" being that it has a lot of the nutritional benefits that goat milk has but it has a more concentrated form of protein. 

"Goat whey is often added to pet foods because it is rich in protein and contains fats active domesticated animals need. The make-up of the whey helps animals develop a healthy coat and contributes to muscle development, coordination and slower aging of your pets."

Read more at: What Are the Benefits of Goat Whey? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5127690_benefits-goat-whey.html#ixzz1cCyWTZA5

Goat’s Milk vs Cow’s Milk

·  Nutrient content of goat milk is slightly less than cow milk but goat milk is more digestible because the fat molecules are one-fifth the size of those from cow milk -- making it easily tolerated by those with compromised digestive systems.

·  Seventy-two percent of the milk used throughout the world is from goats. It is one-third richer than cows milk but more nourishing and easier to digest.

·  The flavor of goat milk is comparable to that of cow milk.  Goat milk has a milder taste.

·  Goat milk has no cream separation because of smaller fat molecules.

·  Goat milk contains pre-formed Vitamin A in the milk fat that allows it to be readily available for use by the body.

·  Goats milk contains a more highly-evolved cholesterol than cows milk, making it more available for absorption to the brain and body. (Cholesterol is essential to the health of the myelin sheaths "white matter" of the nerves in the brain.)

·  Goat milk is closer to human milk and is therefore easily accepted especially by those young or frail.

·  Goat milk has an alkaline reaction the same as mother's milk. Cow milk has an acid reaction

·  Goat milk does not form mucous (phlegm) and is therefore better tolerated by asthmatics and those with allergies.

·  Goat milk contains more chlorine, fluorine and silicon than any other domestic livestock. Chlorine and fluorine are natural germicides and fluorine assists in preventing diabetes.

·  Goat milk contains 2% curd, which precipitates in the stomach. Cows milk is 10% curd.

·  Goats are naturally immune to diseases, such as tuberculosis, and are used in third-world countries to actually cure tuberculosis because of their inherent antibodies.

·  Goats milk is tolerated by a compromised /damaged liver because of the smaller fat molecules and it's naturally homogenized.

·  Goats milk has the ability to "sweeten" the intestinal tract and assist with constipation.

·  Goats milk contains a higher evolved carotene (pro-Vitamin A). Researchers have found this to have cancer preventing properties.

Source: Natures Prescription Milk by Gloria Gilbere, N.D., D.A. Hom., Ph.D.

• In summary, Goat’s Milk provides natural goodness with un-processed fats for healthy digestion
• Delivers live active probiotics, prebiotics, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, trace     elements, enzymes, protein, and fatty acids to both DOGS AND CATS!
• Helps with constipation often caused by an over abundance of processed food
 

-Have a good day
       Phenie

Welcome!

Hi, Welcome to our new blog!

We are a family owned dairy goat farm located in Jacksonville, Florida. We make and sell our very own goat milk, cheese and eggs; we are also the proud owners of the Preferred Organics Soap Company (http://preferredorganics.com/).  The focus of our blog is to share some of the joy that we experience everyday on our farm. We would also like to help inform people about small farms and everything dairy goat! From people that have never seen a goat, to people with their own farm, we hope that we will have something for everyone. I hope you enjoy our blog. We will be posting a minimum of once a week and if you have any questions or topic ideas, feel free to leave a comment, or e-mail us at mgfarms@comcast.net.
  Also, check back tomorrow for a new post!

-Happy blogging!

             Madison