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Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to Dezarae Thomas's discussion Tiny goats?"Are all of those minerals in separate feeders? Unless you have about a dozen minerals out for free choice (especially zinc and selenium), you should also have a multi-mineral available such as Sweetlix Meat Maker or Purina Goat Minerals.
There is…"
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to Rose Stuart's discussion monitor for barn"If you asked me what is the most important thing to buy for goat kidding, I would say a monitor! We now have a video monitor, but for about 8 years, we used a $15 baby monitor. You will get a lot more sleep and shouldn't lose any more babies to…"
Rose Stuart replied to Rose Stuart's discussion monitor for barn"Thanks so much Rachel & Julia! I lost one baby to hypothermia 2 wks ago and I just keep thinking if I had just heard something 30 minutes earlier things mite have gone better. ive got one doe that shud be kidding very soon (she seems…"
Julia Stephens replied to Rachel Noggle's discussion Stingy Doe with Milk"2 to 2.5 cups for morning milking is about right for the average amount with nigerians. If you milked her twice a day you'd get 1 quart or 5 cups which is about average. I was getting about 3 cups in the morning milking shortly after mine…"
Julia Stephens replied to Rose Stuart's discussion monitor for barn"My barn is right about 80 feet too and it works perfectly! Mine is a First Years which is inexpensive and I'm amazed at how well it works! You can literally hear them stand up to drop poo-pellets if they are not on the soft straw. When I first…"
Rachel Whetzel replied to Rose Stuart's discussion monitor for barn"Mine reaches that far. You just have to look for a long range one. I can't think off the top of my head what one I have. If I had the money, I'd spring for the one with video, though."
Rachel Noggle posted a discussionStingy Doe with Milk
I'm a newbie so I'm sure that's the biggest issue but I thought I'd ask for some advice/experience from others. I have a doe who is experienced, and I'm sure she realizes that I'm not, and she is a good milker according to her previous owner. She's on her 4th freshening and had her twins on Jan 26. Currently the babies are withheld at night and I milk her in the morning. I'm only getting 2 to 2.5 cups from her. One time she gave almost a quart, but that was the only time. I feel like…See More
Rose Stuart posted a discussionmonitor for barn
does anyone use a baby monitor in their barn during kidding season? Seriously thinking about getting one .....looking for recommendations .....my barn is about 80 ft from the house. will they reach that far?See More
Sally Knight replied to Tammy's discussion Goat Due"Thanks Rachel, It has been so warm today that we took them all out of the kidding pen today and out into the paddock she has been having a great day in the sun and is showing no sign of doing anything! Apart from eating and basking in the sun! Just…"
Rachel Whetzel replied to Tammy's discussion Goat Due"Hang in there, Sally!! It's pretty common for NDG to go to day 150! I have a doe that seems to like day 151, but going past 150 is fairly rare from what I understand. Can't wait to read about BABIES on your farm!! "
Sally Knight replied to Tammy's discussion Goat Due"So pleased I found this post! Eva is at 148 and we are all pacing and she is just chewing the cud! Last year Elly gave birth and within 24 hours so did Eva, this year we have a two week gap between dues dates I am just wondering if she is waiting…"
Dezarae Thomas replied to Dezarae Thomas's discussion Tiny goats?"I do keep minerals available for them. I have kelp, baking soda, dolomite, copper sulfate, sulfur, and diamond v yeast in the free choice feeders. What chemical wormer do you recommend?
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Tammy Lee Birrer replied to Tammy Lee Birrer's discussion Quads!"Thank you. More pics were posted. :)"
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Tiny goats?
Started by Dezarae Thomas in Goats 101. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle 3 minutes ago. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I haven't actually held my goats and stepped on the scale but I have 5 does and a buck that are about 6 months old. I used a sewing tape measure and measured their heart girth (is that the right term? Right behind the front legs) anyways, the does…Continue
monitor for barn
Started by Rose Stuart in Kidding. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle 14 minutes ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
does anyone use a baby monitor in their barn during kidding season? Seriously thinking about getting one .....looking for recommendations .....my barn is about 80 ft from the house. will they reach that far?Continue
Stingy Doe with Milk
Started by Rachel Noggle in Home Dairy. Last reply by Julia Stephens 2 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I'm a newbie so I'm sure that's the biggest issue but I thought I'd ask for some advice/experience from others. I have a doe who is experienced, and I'm sure she realizes that I'm not, and she is a good milker according to her previous owner.…Continue
Goat Due
Started by Tammy in Kidding. Last reply by Sally Knight 6 hours ago. 20 Replies 0 Likes
We have a goat that is due and hasn't had her kids. Today, will make the 150 day, she has a huge udder with colostrum, and has a history of quads. I don't notice any drainage, ligament seems totally gone, she is eating hay, drinking water and not…Continue
Quads!
Started by Tammy Lee Birrer in Birth Announcements!. Last reply by Tammy Lee Birrer 12 hours ago. 2 Replies 1 Like
Announcing the birth of our first quads! First three were born without help. The last one had to be assisted. One leg was out and I knew she as in trouble.Went in and took me a bit to figure out that her head was bent back and the chest was not…Continue
New to the site and waiting for our kids!
Started by Donna Peck in Introductions. Last reply by Donna Peck yesterday. 11 Replies 1 Like
Hi, we're new to the site, but have been reading and learning lots from it for some time now.We live in Nova Scotia, in the Annapolis Valley, near Bridgetown. Is there anyone who has Nigerian Dwarfs nearby? We're waiting for three kids we have on…Continue
CL positive test...
Started by Lisa Cotter in Health. Last reply by Lisa Cotter yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
We are interested in purchasing a Nigerian Dwarf doe (4 yrs old), pregnant.We asked that she be tested for CL, CAE, & Johnes. She came back positive on the CL but has never had any symptoms of the disease. Another goat on the farm tested…Continue
Cocoa just had TRIPLETS!!!!
Started by Dee in Birth Announcements!. Last reply by Tammy Lee Birrer yesterday. 12 Replies 1 Like
My girl I've been so worried about, because her mom prolapsed, just had 3 babies!!! Placenta still everywhere, and umbilical cords still attached, so I just made sure they were dry & am gonna leave the rest to momma who looks ok... Any and all…Continue
Weaning timing..
Started by Dee in Health. Last reply by Dee on Friday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Both my girls just had their kids, and I was wondering at what age do the kids start eating alfalfa, etc? I want to get everybody on the right track and not introduce anything to early/late. Thanks!Continue
Not sure where to post this: if you could make a goat app...
Started by Nina L in Health. Last reply by Randi Leister on Thursday. 21 Replies 1 Like
Okay, goat peeps; time to have your voices herd (ha!). I am putting together, in theory at least, a comprehensive goat management app. If there is already one out there, please let me know, as I have been unable to find it. I need to outline its…Continue
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Riverdance Farm Facebook Fan Page
Posted by Margie McCoy at River Dance Farm on March 1, 2014 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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We now have our Etsy store integrated with Facebook. Check it out and like and follow us! We are having to much fun!
New Born Kids For Sale in 3-4 weeks
Posted by Lake Sai Farm on February 3, 2014 at 9:30am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hello, I have a small herd of 8 does. They are all from Little Tots Estate in Georgia. Their parents are having good records of showing…
Goats!!
Posted by Myra Isaac on January 8, 2014 at 11:53pm 12 Comments 0 Likes
I've got my goats!!!! I'm posting this from my mobile device. Were on our way home right now. They're cute and funny and they've already won my hubby over - or at least the does have and he's open to liking the bucks eventually too! :D of course I'm already quite smitten! I'm super excited!!!
BTW do any do any of you ever feed orchard grass pellets? Just wondered if I could use it occasionally instead of hay?
BTW do any do any of you ever feed orchard grass pellets? Just wondered if I could use it occasionally instead of hay?
Updated our website
Posted by Margie McCoy at River Dance Farm on December 11, 2013 at 3:05pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
http://www.riverdancefarm.com We have now integrated etsy for our store for easier navigation. Click on Etsy Store and there you will find not only handmade gifts from our farm but also from my friend Monica at Polka Dot World. We want to wish all of you happy holidays and hope everyone stays safe.
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