[valr]

Hi
Was introduced to this site by another member (thanks Anne!)
I am aiming to be self-sufficient in veg this year for the first time! I grow everything in raised beds and in a greenhouse. It is a constant struggle keeping my 3 cats off the beds - they think they are deluxe litter trays  
I recently got 5 bantams and am loving it - I can see myself adding to the flock sometime soon.
My husband came home from work tonight and said "You're not planning on getting a goat or anythng next are you?" Now THERE's an idea!
I look forward to being part of this friendly forum.
Val

[doganjo]

Welcome, to the forum Val.  Your cousin - who introduced you and I, has been here making a mess in my kitchen and is back tomorrow!  I'll mention goats to him tomorrow - might want an idea for a Christmas or birthday present for you or your husband   Let us know how the veg growing goes.

[ballingall]

Now, if you want a goat, I might just be able to help.....

Lol!

Hi and Welcome. We are located just outside Falkirk (towards Linlithgow/Livingston). We have just over an acre with about 20 dairy goats! Also, dogs, cats, chooks, ducks, rabbit and guinea pigs. As a consequence- I am not very great at growing veg- a lack of time. Oh, and I work full time. Fortunately I have a mother who is a qualified vet.


Beth

[valr]

You must be really near me Beth! I am in Brightons up near Wallacestone.
Your set up sounds fab! I am very jealous! I work full time too - and don't really have space for livestock - pity! Just the chooks (Janice Joyce Sheila Helen and Attila the Hen) and cats Stuart Archie and Mac.
Val

[ballingall]

Oh Brightons isn't far away from us- there are a lot of members within about an hour's drive really. Quite funny when you think about it. I am a member of an F1 forum, and it is the same, it has a bizarre number of Scots who all live within about 20 miles of each other. If you want to vist a goat sometime, feel free to give me a shout and pop down.

What kind of bantamns do you have? I have some Gold Pencilled Hamburgs, which I think are very pretty. Unfortunately they are very clever for chickens, and are masters of escape out of their run!


Beth

[Rosemary]

Hi and welcome from Alloa! Another 20 miler.

[JulieS]

Hello and welcome from Devon, a bit further than the 20 miles 

[valr]

Thnks for the nice welcome. My sister lives in Clackmannan so I am over that way quite a lot.
Beth I have a lavender pekin, a black pekin, 2 buff plymouth rock bantams (I want more! They are so pretty and friendly) and a light sussex bantam. I suspect I have room for a few more! Gold pencilled hamburgs have beautiful feathers.
I cannot remember the last time I saw a goat up close so I may take you up on your offer! Do you sell the milk or make cheese?
Val

[Hilarysmum]

Hi welcome from Brittany

[valr]

Brittany! How glamorous sounding! Whats the weather like over there just now?

[CameronS]

Welcome from sunny fife    

[HappyHippy]

Hello from me in South Lanarkshire 
Looking forward to hearing lots more from you.
Karen x

[Daisys Mum]

Hi and welcome from me in the Borders, the sun was shining but it's gone now. Cameron you are supposed to be studying !!!!

[Annie22]

Hi and welcome from Australia.

[valr]

   Hi everyone!
How unusual to find a forum with lots of Scots on it! Maybe we should have a bit just for conversations in Scots.....if ye ken fit ah mean!    (If not from Aberdeen substitute "whit" for "fit")!