Third in the milking competition! Well done Pascha!!
Yeovil Show
2017 babies
We have some new babies! Lark and Linnet born April 24th 2017 to mum Lupin!
Not quite “As seen in Tatler”
I was contacted by the society magazine Tatler about an advertising feature they were preparing. Unfortunately it was way too expensive for my marketing budget but I was delighted that they thought my soaps would appeal to their readership!
Feral Cat Task Force
The Really Wild Sisters, Smoke and Flame are really quite tame now and have been joined by Ikanai. They all live happily together and do a great job! Not a sniff of any mice in the stables, these cats are worth it , and are always entertaining!
May Cottage
Loving my new slate house sign, that’s the gorgeous Honeybee in the corner. I’m especially glad the etching is golden, just like Honeybee herself!
“Heidi Project” school morning
Back in July, Ailsa and I took Lupin and Pascha to Hillbourne school in Poole to support the “Heidi ” project that the children were working on. I don’t think any of them had met a goat before, they asked a lot of questions. The children and teachers were dressed as Heidi or Peter as… Read More »
We’re on Facebook & Twitter!
Here’s the links to like Maycottage Goatsmilk Soaps on facebook and follow us on twitter.
Off to the summer paddock
The girls are off to the summer paddock to eat lots of grass and make lots of milk!
Goodbye Coral & Dazzle, welcome Honeybee & Treasure
Coral and her daughter Dazzle have gone to live on the Isle of Wight, offering a fresh breeding line to a new goat enterprise. Honeybee is Coral’s daughter and she’s come back to live with us after a very successful showing career. She brought her friend Treasure with her to stay for a few weeks while she settles… Read More »
No Smoke without Fire!
Extra members on the payroll this summer at Maycottage are Smoke and Flame, two feral farm kittens who spent their first weeks hiding under bales of straw. They gradually found their feet and have become very inquisitive, enjoying a treat of fresh milk after evening milking. They’re also EXCELLENT mousers!
Melplash Show
A winning rosette and £10 prize money for Maycottage Miracle who won her class at Melplash Show, Bridport in August! After being so poorly when she was born, Miri is growing into a fine young lady!
The debate on Palm Oil
I use palm oil in my soap because it makes a better soap. It gives hardness and retains scent well. The palm oil I use comes certified sustainable plantations in Indonesia, carrying the Green Palm certificate. They were one of the earliest members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and they work with… Read More »
Maycottage Miracle
Maycottage Miracle is the newest member of the herd. Born at the end of June she had a tough start as her mother’s colostrum was not good enough quality to support her immune system. After some serious illness Miri has pulled through and is now doing really well. She has a lovely character and has… Read More »