Meet Gemini

Frog Hill Farm Gossamer Gemini

DOB: 3/30/2006
Dam: Rosasharn's Twinkle Twinkle
Sire: Rosasharn CH Uproar +*S

Gemini came to us earlier this year with her sister Cassie. She was owned by Barbara Schultz, born on Frog Hill Farm in Foster RI.  Her birth story is tragic and heart warming at the same time. Gemini’s dam (mother) Twinkle came from Rosasharn Farm in Rehobeth MA. She was a beautiful doe with a mild temperament. Rosasharn Farm is an amazing goat farm where many of our top of the line goats in New England have been born. Due to Twinkle’s gentle nature she was easily pushed around by the many goats raised on Rosasharn Farm. Twinkle had trouble making it to full term in her pregnancies possibly due to the stress she was under. 

Rosasharn Farm sold a once again pregnant Twinkle to Barbara knowing she was going to a loving home. Barbara was starting a small goat farm so there was less chance of Twinkle being bullied by other goats.  Twinkle thrived on Barbara’s farm but when it came time for her to kid although she made it to full term in her pregnancy she had a difficult birthing. She was unable to deliver her kids on her own. The veterinarian had to be called. When the Vet arrived he had to assist the birth of Gemini and Cassie and in the process, Twinkle was injured and a few days later had to be put down.  Ann from Rosasharn Farm told Barbara she would come stay with her while they put Twinkle down if she could. Ann was awaiting births on her farm and wanted to first make sure none of her does looked like they might kid that morning. Everyone seemed fine so she went to be with Barbara. On the same day that Barbara lost Twinkle back on Rosasharn farm Twinkle's dam Eclipse who was not suppose to be bred gave birth to a gorgeous little doeling that looked just like Twinkle. They named her Twinkle Luna. I am telling you this story as an example of how farmers support each other. Farming is very rewarding most of the time but there are times when farming is tragic and difficult. This story is also an example of natures balance while Twinkle was leaving this world Twinkle Luna life began. And before Twinkle left she gave us Gemini and Cassie.

Gemini is a very sweet goat and like her mother a calm disposition. She came to me in milk. She was a very easy milker and very well behaved on the milk stand. When Gemini came into heat in early August we bred her to Percy. She is due to kid any time after Christmas Eve! Her kids will be the first winter babies born on our farm. We are anxiously awaiting her kids. What a wonderful Christmas present they will be!