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FF rejecting one of her twins
This is our first time breading our NDG and one of the dams is rejecting one of her twins. I don't know why this is happening or how to get her to re-welcome her kid. The only thing I can think of is that she lost her dams scent when people were here holding the kids :( if anyone has some advice I would love to hear! Thanks KateySee More
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FF rejecting one of her twins
Started by Kt in Kidding. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This is our first time breading our NDG and one of the dams is rejecting one of her twins. I don't know why this is happening or how to get her to re-welcome her kid. The only thing I can think of is that she lost her dams scent when people were…Continue
Best places to sell goats?
Started by Lil in For Sale. Last reply by Pamela Adkins Oct 12. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Well, we have officially decided to make the move to Alabama, as my dad was offered a job there. I went back in forth in my mind trying to decided whether or not to keep my goats and bring them to AL, or if I should sell them in Arizona. I ended up…Continue
What do you do with goats during a tornado?
Started by Lil in Goats 101. Last reply by Lil Oct 9. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Whereas I am moving to AL soon, and I'll be buying goats there eventually, I've started to wonder what people do with them during tornado's? So I'd welcome any advice! Continue
Diatomaceous Earth
Started by Kiley Tomjack in Introductions. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Oct 8. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Has anyone used diatomaceous earth to help battle parasites and worms in NDG's? My husband read somewhere about a guy that gave his goats diatomaceous earth as a loose free choice type option like the loose minerals and it has worked wonders. I was…Continue
Lesion above Eye
Started by Jennifer Simons in Health. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Oct 6. 4 Replies 0 Likes
My 7 year old doe has a lesion above her eye. It's on the skin above her eye. Our vet is closed until Monday. I appreciate any insights you might have. I'm attaching a photo. Thank you! …Continue
A strange bad year
Started by Pamela Adkins in Kidding. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Sep 26. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all,I just had the worst weird kidding season. I bred 3 of my does for late summer early fall so far so good there I breed them for that because our winters are terrible at this elevation, now here is the weird part Maddie had a single…Continue
Should I take my goats when/if I move?
Started by Lil in Transportation. Last reply by Glenna Rose Sep 25. 5 Replies 0 Likes
My family has been considering moving for awhile. We currently live in AZ and are looking at moving to Alabama. Nothing is set in stone, however I need to start considering what I'll do with my goats if we do move. On one hand, I am very attached…Continue
Near forest fires and/or smoke?
Started by Glenna Rose in Introductions. Last reply by Glenna Rose Sep 20. 5 Replies 0 Likes
For those living near the forest fires and smoke:Baking soda: I don't know if this is smoke-related but am posting it just in case it is.My goat feeder with baking soda in it has never been below a third full - today it was empty, like licked off…Continue
Evacuation Information
Started by Glenna Rose in Introductions. Last reply by Glenna Rose Sep 16. 2 Replies 0 Likes
We never know when we might need to evacuate our animals and something we rarely think about. This farm very generous offered good information. It is worth printing and keeping with your goat books.…Continue
Which pregnancy test should I use?
Started by Lil in Breeding. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Sep 16. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Which pregnancy test is better... the blood test or the P-Test? I want to use the P-Test, but I want to know which test is more accurate.So, has anyone used the P-Test? If so, was it better/worse/the same as the Biopryn blood test?Continue
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My ND goats
Posted by Julia M Willams on January 2, 2017 at 2:26pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Hi everyone! I thought maybe you all might want to see some pictures of my goats. So here they are, I hope you enjoy them...
I'm glad they don't mind the snow, because we're sure getting a lot this year!…
A Year (and a half) in Review
Posted by Naomi D'Andrea on December 11, 2016 at 9:29pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Bought the kids July 2015. Bred Mira January, first travel and goat-sitters March, babies June, learned how to milk, sold babies August, started playing with chevre and cheddar, built cheese press, rigged a sort of cheese cave, expanded goat yard, added more play structures for the goats...
...and I keep putting off the eternal question from Willow, "Can I keep another doe next year?" I keep waiting for the proverbial bloom to fall. I waited to see if she'd get tired of the constant…
ContinueOld Haunt Blog Announcement!
Posted by Old Haunt Farm on May 21, 2016 at 6:41am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hi Folks!
I'm announcing my new (still being edited and added to, but published) farm website complete with blog! I wanted to put the blog link here, since it's about my recent (and first) kidding experience. I've gotten a TON of support here over the past few weeks, and I thought I'd share this story with you as a sort of thank you! I hope you enjoy it! Here's the link...…
ContinueWhen can goat kids go out on pasture?
Posted by Sophie on May 20, 2016 at 4:28pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Hey! I have a question for anyone who'd be kind enough to answer! :) I'm new to goat, we just got 3 NG last week. One 7 year old milking doe, a 15 week old and a 8 week old doeling. When can the babies start going out to pasture? (we have a very safe and "kid" proof pasture) They haven't been in the pasture yet so I'm thinking I have to work them up to it like horses? How would I exactly do that? Also, the doe hasn't been in the pasture for a week but that's fine to put her in it all day…
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