Each week, we hope to share a few photos – just some simple moments from our farm to you giving you an insider’s view on what farm life looks like.
The first Friday of every month in 2026 is a calendar week; this week we are highlighting February 2026 from our Shalom Farms Calendar.
The Photo
The One Who Stayed
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to “unpack my plate” lately.
On a farm, the temptation is always more—more land, more projects, more babies in the spring.
But last year, when the dust settled on kidding season, we made an intentional choice that felt like a deep exhale.
We decided to keep just one.
This is Pauli, our very first Mini Nubian kid.
She was born on a sunny day in the middle of June 2025.
To say we adore her would be an understatement.
The Mini Nubian Charm
If you aren’t familiar with Mini Nubians, they are a cross between the standard Nubian (her mom, Padme) and the Nigerian Dwarf (her dad, Bucky).
This breed was originally designed for homesteaders who wanted a smaller, more productive dairy goat for handling and feeding purposes.
Whereas the Nubian side gives sheer volume of milk with a high percentage of butterfat, the Nigerian Dwarf side gives the sweetest milk on the planet and the highest percentage of butterfat of any dairy goat breed.
With Pauli - we get the best of both worlds.
By keeping our herd small but intentional, we have more time to notice her specific, curious personality.
Our Growing “Long Ear” Family
Pauli isn’t lonely, though.
She has a whole crew of big sisters now!
Over the years, our herd has naturally shifted toward these floppy eared beauties; besides our three Nigerian Dwarfs, all but one of our full size does are now at least half Nubian.
Between our three purebred Nubian does (Padme, Pepper, Oreo), the twin Alpine/Nubian mixes (Star and Crunch), and little Pauli, the Dairy barn is full of these beautiful, spunky and chatty girls.
Pauli is our living reminder that “enough” is a beautiful place to be.
It’s that quiet kind of peace—the kind that comes from being faithful over a few things rather than rushing for the many.
Spring is Approaching at Shalom Farms
If you’re looking to add a little of this “enough” to your own life this year, we have a few ways to get on the list:
Spring Kids and Lambs
Kidding chaos is right around the corner!
If you’re looking for your own Pauli or big sister trio, you can join our Baby Goat Waitlist or our American Blackbelly Waitlist to have your own personal bundles of sunshine.
Raw Goat Milk Season
While we are still waiting for the first babies to arrive, the milk season is just around the corner.
If you want to secure a spot for fresh, creamy milk at your family table, hop on the Raw Goat Milk Waitlist for 2026.