Casalinho

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  • Last Kid of the Season

    Just when we thought that kidding for the season was complete, I realised that Kylie too was pregnant, and yesterday she presented us with our last kid of the season. So since January we’ve had a total of ten born, half girls and half boys. We’ve sadly lost one (Misty’s, which was an assisted birth). more »

  • Pygmy Goats For Sale

    All sold now, thanks.  With this year’s kids coming along well, we’ve now got more goats that we need. So I’ve decided to concentrate on the larger goats, selling the pygmy part of the herd. I have available – 2 x adult milkers, both proven mothers who have each produced two sets of healthy twins more »

  • Schneckle’s Surprise

      Schneckle has surprised us with an unexpected pregnancy, and gave birth to a pair of beautiful twins in the the early hours of yesterday morning. Having only arrived with us at the beginning of October, Schneckle must have fallen pregnant within a very short time. Go girl! With a busy summer ahead I’ll be looking to more »

  • A Shitty Day

    We know how to enjoy ourselves! Our neighbour kindly allowed us the contents of his goat shed if we cleaned it out, and as you can never have enough goat shit, it was on with the wellies and in we went.                           And more »

  • Is Spring here?

    Dare I hope? Is Spring on it’s way? This was the view we woke to last weekend. But it was gone by early afternoon, and this week has included cold nights but T-shirt days, and the flowers are sneaking out. It’s amazing the difference a week can make.

  • For Sale: Smallholding with Artist’s Studios

    Many visitors to Casalinho have a similar dream to ourselves, to live a simple life in a beautiful spot. And we would like to see our local community grow. So with this in mind we’ve decided to start showcasing some of the properties available in our area which may be of interest. This place belongs more »

  • In the Kitchen: Cheese Pie

    It’s been a while since I’ve shared a recipe as there are so many sites out there dedicated to doing that better than I can. But occasionally there’s something I discover which pushes all the right buttons for me, and this is one of those ideas. ‘Cheese pie’ is a fabulous way to use up more »

  • Mud

      That’s our goat run this morning. And now, to add insult to injury, it’s snowing. So a duvet day today, planning for our summer courses and dreaming of sun.  

  • Permaculture Design Courses 2016

    Will you join us this summer? We’re pleased to be offering two opportunities to join us for a PDC here at Casalinho this year. Both courses are taught by Josh Gomez, and fully certified by the UK Permaculture Association. For all the details, click here.

  • Miserable Afternoon

    It’s a miserable afternoon here (yup, it happens, even in glorious Portugal!). What we need is a cute goat kid photo to cheer us all up!

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