"Thank you for responding, Glenna. I am definitely very attached to my goats. I'm leaning towards taking them, provided that we can find a property that has a setup."
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Should I take my goats when/if I move?
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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…Continue
Which pregnancy test should I use?
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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…Continue
Questions about copper bolusing
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I'm getting ready to give my goats their first dose of COWP... I'm seeing some signs of deficiency. My black goat is turning reddish, and some of them have rough coats, and there is a bit of…Continue
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Is this a fine tattoo kit for the nigerian dwarfs? I didn't add a link, but here is the description.Special 3/8" letters & numbers fit right into the instrumentUse on pigs, sheep, goats, cattle…Continue
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"Thanks for your response, Deborah. I will certainly take into account the issue of parasites. "
"If it were me, I would definitely take them. It will take some planning which would also included taking a month's supply of hay with you so the transition to the local hay can be made slowly to reduce stress on their systems.I have much…"
"I have never moved with goats, but people who show their goats take them all over the country. People who show at the national ADGA show, for example, may drive 3000 miles for a goat show. And I know people who do big circuits of shows where they…"
"Let us know if you use the P-test and what you think. Even though I've had mine for a few years, the expiration date is 7/21, so I still have time to try them. I need to make a solid effort to get out there with a stack of dixie cups this fall…"
Should I take my goats when/if I move?
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 to my goats and would hate to leave them, but on the other hand, I'm not sure if it's really practical to move goats that far.Has anyone here ever moved that distance with goats? Pros and cons? I need to decide if it's really worth it or not. I just…See More
"Okay. Thanks for the response! I'll have to think about it a little more before I decide."
"I've used the blood test quite a bit and had great results. I have not used the P-test, but I have had some people tell me that it gave them false positives. I bought the P-test when I first heard it was available, but actually going out there…"
Which pregnancy test should I use?
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?See More
"We have no guard dogs - wouldn't work so well for us with our house dogs and all. We have good fencing - sheep and goat 4x4 inch squares - hot wire on the outside and lots of Niteguard flashing red lights on corner posts and gates -…"
"Yes, I'd go with 2 grams at that size."
"Thanks everyone for the responses! I think I will try alfalfa. Mine all weigh between 30 and 35 pounds, so I guess the 2 gram capsule will be fine?"
"oh wow! I guess I will find another method of giving copper! Thank you for letting me know."
"I know marshmallows are a popular option. I'm not a huge fan because marshmallows are usually made out of gelatin, which is usually made from ruminant bones, and because of mad cow disease, you are not supposed to feed ruminant animal parts to…"
"I read somewhere to cut a marshmallow in half, pour the particles on the sticky part, squeeze it back to together and put in their mouth. They don't waste any or spit it out. Thoughts? Is that bad for them? Mine like it.
I prepare and put them…"
"I've heard of people mixing it into all sorts of things -- whatever your goats will eat -- bananas, fig newton cookies, etc. I don't see why alfalfa crumbs wouldn't work. "
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