07/19/2026
Our Queen, Mwana. ❤️
At 15 years old, Mwana is the matriarch of our herd and, without question, the queen of the farm.
As our goats age, their care changes. We’re giving Mwana a little extra support with fish oil capsules, alfalfa, and soaked beet pulp with a touch of molasses to help her maintain body condition and muscle. Thankfully, her teeth are still in excellent shape, her structure remains strong, and regular f***l checks continue to show a very low parasite load.
One thing many goat owners may not realize is that senior goats, much like young kids, can become more susceptible to parasites as their immune systems naturally become less resilient. It means paying closer attention, monitoring them more often, and adjusting their care as they grow older.
As my herd ages alongside me, I’ve found myself slowing down too—taking a little more time to notice the small changes, celebrating the good days, and making sure each one receives a little extra love.
Some of you may remember that Mwana joined our family years ago from Sister Mary Elizabeth’s farm. She was later discovered to be a freemartin—a rare condition in which a female born as a twin to a male develops as sterile because of shared blood circulation and hormonal influences before birth. She never became a mother, but she has been the heart of this herd for many years, teaching the younger goats with her calm presence and gentle spirit.
Here’s to growing older with a little more wisdom, a little more grace… and a lot more love. ❤️🐐
