A Different Kind of Farm

We had to triple check that it’s already been four years with Gidget and Gilbert! When we rescued Bianca and her older kids, we didn’t know she was pregnant. Once we realized, we spent two winter months nervously checking the camera all night, ready in case she went into labor during the cold. She safely delivered twins Gilbert and Gidget, and it’s been an honor to watch them grow up side by side. In most dairy settings, babies are separated from their mothers soon after birth so the milk can be collected for people. That’s why it feels especially meaningful to see this little family still together — Bianca raising her kids, siblings growing up with one another, bonds unfolding over years instead of days. Gilbert is a deeply gentle soul who enjoys spending time with his brothers Blaze and Bolt, while Gidget is more independent and always first in line for snacks. We’re so grateful they were born somewhere safe, where they could grow up with their family — just as it should be. #friendsnotfood #farmsanctuary

"How can you tell if they're happy?" In production settings, welfare is assessed through health and output. The bottom line is the bottom line. In a sanctuary setting, well-being is more than just physical health—it's their social behavior and routines, their rest and play, and how they choose to spend their time and energy.

This cold is absolutely brutal. We've lost the well plumbing in the barn and are waiting to fix it when the freeze relents a little bit. That means carrying gallons of water from the house every day. Despite its challenges, we are so lucky to have a big barn where we can keep everyone inside when the conditions require it. Lady got a field trip to the house today so she could get cleaned up and take a proper bath. Since she can't walk well, regular swimming critical time is even more critical for her. Here's hoping we finally get a permanent duck pond and enclosure this year. 🤞🫩

A lot of snow, and goats happily working their way through donated trees. The deep freeze took out our well pipes (repairs will wait for the thaw), so we’re hauling water from the house for now. It’s not ideal, but it’s manageable. Grateful for the trees, the quiet beauty of a snowy farm, and the reminder that winter is something you work through, not just look at. 💕

Nothing goes to waste around here 🌲🐑 Katie and the rest of the flock are happily nibbling on donated Christmas trees—an enrichment treat they love and a sweet second life for trees that brought so much joy. Huge thanks to everyone in our community who dropped off their trees for the animals this year! We'll be accepting trees through the end of January.

The 2026 City Goat Farm wall calendar is here! 🐐🗓️ Full of familiar faces and everyday farm moments. Make any donation by the end of January and we’ll send one your way as a thank-you. Every gift helps keep our animals safe, fed, and cared for all year long. 🔗 Donation link in bio.