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Fresh cuts
Hey everyone! Fall is in full swing on the farm. The goats are loving the cooler weather, and their winter cashmere is starting to come in. Fresh from the soap studio Here are a few recent projects coming out of the soap studio: Starry Night, Go Birds, and Pumpkin Sandalwood (Tallow). Sneak peek: winter scents…
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Five Days at the 2026 Salem County Fair: Ribbons, Rain, and One Very Ugly Tomato
We brought the camper this year and stayed on the grounds for all five days of the Salem County Fair. Five days of show mornings, late nights walking back to the camper with a sleeping kid over a shoulder, and more fair food than any of us will admit to. What we did not escape…
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From Dairy Dreams to Soap Suds: How Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats Led Us to Farm-Crafted Soap
When we started Jersey Bird Homestead, the plan was simple: we wanted fresh goat milk for our family and the ability to make our own cheese. We pictured morning milkings, creamy homemade chèvre, and that satisfying feeling of producing real food right here on our little piece of southern New Jersey soil in Alloway. We…
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Meet the Herd – Our Nigerian Dwarf Goats at Jersey Bird Homestead
At Jersey Bird Homestead, the goats aren’t just livestock — they’re family. Our small herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats is at the heart of everything we do, from morning chores to the soap studio. We chose this breed because they’re ideal for a family homestead in southern New Jersey. They’re smaller, friendly, and excellent milk…
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Homesteading with Young Kids in South Jersey
Raising a family on a homestead in Alloway, NJ isn’t always picture-perfect, but it’s deeply rewarding. With two little ones (ages 4 and 6), our days are full of mud, laughter, and constant learning. Homeschooling on the farm means lessons come alive. The kids help collect eggs from our heritage chickens, assist with goat and…
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Why Goat Milk Soap Is So Gentle on Sensitive Skin
We hear it all the time: “I can finally use soap again without irritation.” Here’s why goat milk soap from our homestead works so well for so many people. Goat milk is naturally rich in: When we make our cold process soap, these benefits stay intact. Unlike many commercial bars loaded with synthetic detergents and…
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Behind the Suds – How We Make Our Cold Process Goat Milk Soap
One of the most common questions we get is: “How do you actually make the soap?” Here’s a peek behind the curtain at Jersey Bird Homestead. It all starts with the milk. Every batch begins with fresh milk from our health-certified Nigerian Dwarf herd. We freeze portions so it’s ready when we’re ready to soap.…
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Why Cold Process Goat’s Milk Soap Is Different (And Better)
Discover why handcrafted cold process goat’s milk soap from Jersey Bird Homestead is gentler, more nourishing, and better for your skin than commercial soap.