"Since this was in 2011, I'm certain you have your answer by now. <g> The first two years, I measure in cups then bought a scale and now measure in pounds. Since a pound equals a pint, there is no reason to not interchange for…"
for people who love the littlest dairy goats
-
Glenna Rose
- Female
- Vancouver, WA
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (1111)
- Events
- Groups (1)
- Photos (17)
- Photo Albums (3)
- Videos (4)
Glenna Rose's Discussions
Feed for bucklings to add weight
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Jan 5. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, I've always had the boys wethered and have not kept them because of my limitations (City code). I have two bucklings, born mid-April, that are too thin. It is winter which is undoubtedly…Continue
U.C. and baking soda
Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle Nov 8, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Something to add the U.C. conversation. Some bucks and wethers are subject to it while others on similar diets seem not to be. It is commonly believed grain and alfalfa are a factor so many recommend…Continue
Dilemma regarding Cryptorchid
Started this discussion. Last reply by Emily Jul 6, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, folks, I have a buckling that was to be wethered Thursday when other goat work was done. However, his testicles are undescended. My goat person said he could be sold to be with wethers or…Continue
CAE Testing Article
Started May 23, 2016 0 Replies 0 Likes
Food for thought here.http://healthyfamiliesforgod.com/cae-goats-all-wrong/Continue
Gifts Received
Glenna Rose has not received any gifts yet
Glenna Rose's Page
Latest Activity
Glenna Rose replied to Wendi Gunter's discussion Kids Not Thriving"You are already doing what I would suggest, putting mom on the milkstand so the kids can nurse. Since they are not gaining very well, you might make it every three hours when practical. If I read that correctly, you have two that need…"
Glenna Rose replied to Misfits Farm's discussion Perry's milking machines"The Simple Pulse is excellent, without question. It really is as easy as it looks at their website. I love how easy it is to clean! There is an oil issue, at least when I used it last year but I understand they are working on…"
Glenna Rose replied to Deborah Niemann-Boehle's discussion Week one weight gain"First, congratulations on babies!!!
About editing, my experience is that we, as members, can edit our post for up to 15 minutes after originally posting it. However, it cannot be changed after that initial editing period."
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Feed for bucklings to add weight"Bucks do tend to lose some weight during breeding season, but it's tough to explain what's normal without actually getting my hands on a goat. And bucks are so hairy that it's possible for them to be really underweight without you…"
Glenna Rose replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Feed for bucklings to add weight"I gave them some timothy pellets which they basically turn up their nose at after eating just a few. I have given them some alfalfa pellets and sunflower seeds. They eventually eat the alfalfa pellets but, of course, go after the…"
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Feed for bucklings to add weight"Considering how well loved your goats are, I have a hard time believing that these boys are not getting enough food. Have you checked eyelids for possible anemia (internal parasites)? Are they pooping berries?"
Emily replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Feed for bucklings to add weight"I do give my buck and buckling 1/4-1/2 cup of grain once a day through rut and winter when the grass is dead. I make sure it has a 2:1 calcium:phosphorus ratio and they get ACV in their water. Mine get peanut hay and coastal hay free choice. I have…"
Glenna Rose posted a discussionFeed for bucklings to add weight
Okay, I've always had the boys wethered and have not kept them because of my limitations (City code). I have two bucklings, born mid-April, that are too thin. It is winter which is undoubtedly why. Sister to one is not, but is a little tubby but is also still with mom. The oldest doe is a bit tubby also. Neither sister nor oldest doe get grain, only orchard grass hay. They all get snacks each evening, a few pieces of banana or apple. What can I safely feed the boys without risk of U.C. to…See More
Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to Glenna Rose's discussion U.C. and baking soda"I've never heard that baking soda would prevent UC either, and it doesn't sound quite right either. I agree with Julianne that it would be used up in the digestive system."
Julieanne Cook replied to Glenna Rose's discussion U.C. and baking soda"I'm a bit confused because I thought the way to prevent UC was to acidify the urine, yet baking soda is alkaline. And wouldn't the baking soda be used up in the digestive system before it could reach the urinary tract?"
Glenna Rose posted a discussionU.C. and baking soda
Something to add the U.C. conversation. Some bucks and wethers are subject to it while others on similar diets seem not to be. It is commonly believed grain and alfalfa are a factor so many recommend neither for them. Now, I am going to throw something else into the mix. When I picked up baking soda at Costco today, I mentioned to the lady also getting the large bag that it was for my goats. She said hers was for her elderly gelding - the vet recommended it to reduce the chance of U.C. stones.…See More
Julia @Woody Glen Farm replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Comment please, alfalfa and males"That's really pretty funny about the beards and water since the bucks pee on their beards and directly into their mouths! Mine drink the water fine and all day long. I don't think they mind a little of their pee in the water at all!"
Julieanne Cook replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Comment please, alfalfa and males"Thanks Bev, I love that kind of wisdom from people who have been doing this for a long time. Such a logical thing to do, but it never occurred to me! "
Winding River Farm (Bev) replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Comment please, alfalfa and males"I hear so many varied views on alfalfa and the bucks. Back years ago when I had Nubians I feed alfalfa to all my goats. Usually some grass hay top dressed with alfalfa. Never had a problem.
I do the same now - my bucks and…"
Trish replied to Glenna Rose's discussion Comment please, alfalfa and males"My opinion which has worked for all my bucks...I do not ever feed alfalfa. I did in the beginning and I noticed that they became very aggressive. So for 8 years I do not feed alfalfa. I feed, oat hay, sudan, tricale, higare,…"
Profile Information
- If you already have goats, what's your herd name?
- VanEden
- If you have a website, what's the URL?
- http://VanEdenGoats.WordPress.com
Glenna Rose's Photos
Glenna Rose's Videos
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 10:14pm on October 26, 2013, Deborah Niemann-Boehle said…
This is your neck of the woods! http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/seattles-new-drug-fighters-are-goats/nbY2s/
- At 11:20pm on September 11, 2012,
Deborah Painchaud said… thanks...it is so obvious I am a newbie...your ND's are so cute...
Order this book on Kindle!
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Need goat equipment?
Yogurt Maker
Mineral feeder (put minerals in one side and baking soda in the other!)
2-quart milk pail
Mineral feeder (put minerals in one side and baking soda in the other!)
© 2017 Created by Deborah Niemann-Boehle.
Powered by
