Fiber Goats - Cashmere and the Goats It Comes From

Curious about where luxurious cashmere comes from? In this video, we explore cashmere fiber and the goats that produce it—and you might be surprised to learn that many common goat breeds can grow this soft, valuable undercoat! Join us here at Andersen Acres as we dive into what makes a goat a "cashmere goat," how cashmere fiber is measured in microns, and why it's one of the most sought-after animal fibers in the world.

We’ll cover when and how cashmere grows, the best methods for harvesting it (combing vs shearing), and which goat breeds—including Spanish, Boer, meat, and dairy goats—can produce fiber worth saving. Whether you’re raising goats for fun, milk, meat, or brush control, this episode will show you how cashmere can become a profitable secondary cash crop on your homestead.

Perfect for small farmers, homesteaders, and anyone passionate about sustainable animal care, this video breaks down everything you need to know to get started with fiber goats.

Don’t forget to comment below if you’ve tried harvesting fiber or think your goats might be secret cashmere producers!

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Farm Vlog – Chaos Gardening, Homemade Bread, and LGD Puppies on the Way!

Welcome back to Andersen Acres! Today’s farm vlog is packed with homesteading goodness. The weather was just right—sunny and mild—perfect for getting our hands in the dirt. We planted pumpkins, squash, cantaloupe, and eggplant, and tried our hand at chaos gardening by mixing up a bunch of flower seeds and scattering them in the beds. Who knows what will bloom? That’s half the fun!

In the kitchen, we made fresh homemade bread and churned our own butter—because nothing beats cheese toast on warm, rustic bread paired with a simple salad. It’s all part of our homesteading lifestyle.

And the biggest news of the day? Tequila, our beloved Great Pyrenees livestock guardian dog, is about to have her puppies! She lost her mucus plug yesterday and is dripping milk today—puppy watch has officially begun.

Whether you're here for gardening tips, homemade food inspiration, or updates from life on a hobby farm, this vlog has something for everyone who loves animals, self-sufficiency, and the rhythm of rural living.

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Farm Vlog - Pregnant Livestock Guardian Dog Acting Strange, Could Puppies Be Coming Soon?

Welcome back to Andersen Acres! Today’s farm vlog is full of sunshine, new life, and one very pregnant livestock guardian dog acting a little too weird. Could Tequila be going into labor soon? We’re keeping a close eye on her as her due date draws near.

In today’s video, we also check on our newly hatched chicks and ducklings, give you a peek at the playful kittens, and share the small wins (and small setbacks) of a day on the homestead. We started more seeds indoors for the garden, but let’s be honest—some days, the to-do list gets away from you. Still, life on the farm never stops!

If you're interested in hobby farming, homesteading, raising animals, or just love watching the daily adventures of a small farm, this video is for you. From poultry to puppies, there’s always something happening at Andersen Acres.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real-life farm vlogs, baby animal updates, and behind-the-scenes looks at our everyday life on the homestead.

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Farm Vlog – Escaping Quail, Hatching Chicks, and Spring Garden Projects

Welcome back to Andersen Acres! Today’s farm vlog is packed with all the excitement and chaos that comes with hobby farming in springtime. First up—our quail decided to make a break for it! We had a mini farm adventure chasing them down with the help of our incredible livestock guardian dogs. Thankfully, everyone is back where they belong.

Next, we spent some time in the garden, transplanting herbs into our raised planter bed. Fresh herbs are such an important part of any homestead, and we’re thrilled to get them growing in the sunshine. We also added a new batch of eggs to the incubator—fingers crossed for a successful hatch!

And speaking of hatching, we got to witness some fluffy baby chicks breaking free from their shells in the hatcher. Watching new life begin is always magical on the farm.

If you love animals, homesteading, and seeing what daily life is like on a working hobby farm, this is the video for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow along with all our farm adventures!

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