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Hello from Mississippi!

Hi everyone! We've just gotten into goats with the care of a small herd of 3 Nigerian Dwarf goats, two Does who are assumed pregnant and due in June and one intact Buck. Both does have kidded before and their previous caregiver is mentoring me in…

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4 Replies · Reply by Tammy Gallagher Mar 4
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Precocious Udder?

Hi--- I have a 5 month old doeling who has developed an udder. I about fell over when I discovered it. After a lot of research, I found that its a legitimate issue that can happen to young, unbred Juniors--esp if they come from a high production…

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Posted by kenneth spear on December 19, 2020 at 9:49am

 our girls are really getting big now, and showing . they will be due late March early April, we r so excited .  we wanted, to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.   will keep u all posted later, bout our girls

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My ND goats

Posted by Julia M Willams on January 2, 2017 at 2:26pm

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!…

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A Year (and a half) in Review

Posted by Naomi D'Andrea on December 11, 2016 at 9:29pm

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…

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Old Haunt Blog Announcement!

Posted by Old Haunt Farm on May 21, 2016 at 6:41am

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...…

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Shelli is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Deborah Niemann-Boehle replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"That's awesome! I'm so happy for you and your baby girl! "
Tuesday
Tammy Gallagher replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"Thanks for the update!
You did an amazing job!!!
Tammy"
Tuesday
Tayla replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"So, she is pretty much back to normal. She ended up loosing a little bit of tissue on the bottom of her hoof, but nothing major (it was only a thin layer), and the hoof wall looks like it is growing back. I am so thankful that everything has gone well, and that she didn't end up loosing her hoof! Their ears are healing well too! The last thing that I will just have to wait to see how it plays out is the indentation in the hoof, maybe there will be new tissue growth, but we'll see! Thank you for…"
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Mar 27
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Understanding Goat Polio: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments | For the Love of Goats Podcast
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-polio/
Goat polio is a serious and often misunderstood condition—frequently mistaken for other neurological diseases like listeriosis, meningeal worm, or even rabies.
In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Dr. Melissa Holahan, a small ruminant veterinarian, goat breeder, and former lecturer and research assistant at Washington State University. As a breeder of Nigerian Dwarf and Alpine goats herself, Dr. Holahan brings a unique combination of clinical…
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Tennyson Magness is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Kelly Matkin is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Connie Brooks is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Mar 21
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Raising Goats in Canada | For the Love of Goats Podcast
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/raising-goats-in-canada/
In this episode, host Deborah Niemann is joined by Mallory Kaiser, president of the Alberta Goat Association and vice chair of the Canadian National Goat Federation. Mallory shares insights into the goat industry in Canada, including available breeds, import/export challenges, traceability regulations, and the demand for goat products. Whether you’re curious about how goat farming differs in Canada or considering expanding your own herd,…
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Aleta Orlandoni is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Beth posted a status
Well, our dates were off, but we got the girls moved into the barn about 3 days ahead of our surprise kidding. One doe down, one to go
Mar 16
Tammy Gallagher replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"I think it's just going to be a wait and see game on that area of the hoof. She may just have a permanent  indention there. I really hope you keep us updated on this so we can all learn from it!
thanks so much  for keeping us informed :)
tammy"
Mar 14
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Using ADGA Genetics to Determine Inbreeding
I get a lot of questions about inbreeding, and one of the great things is that if you have ADGA-registered dairy goats, you can go to ADGA genetics.org to see how closely they're related. Here's what I'm talking about ...
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Mar 14
Tayla replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"That makes sense. She was born February 10th, and so it's been a bit more than a month since she would have gotten the frostbite. She has now lost both of her ear tips, and I watched her play for a while yesterday, and she is definitely using her frostbitten leg more. I'm hoping that you are right, and that she won't end up loosing her hoof! 
What about the outer part of her hoof that flaked part ways off when she was a few weeks old? Is there any chance that it will grow back? I know I am…"
Mar 14
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Agritourism on a Working Dairy Goat Farm
Learn how Leslie Cooperbrand and her husband created a successful agritourism program at Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery and how it evolved over time. You’ll learn about special infrastructure needs, insurance, biosecurity, and animal welfare concerns. Leslie will also share a simple template for determining profitability of agritourism events and activities.
Leslie Cooperbrand began her professional career as an ecologist-turned-soil scientist, spending 15 years as an academic researcher…
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Mar 14
Tammy Gallagher replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"I do not have an exact answer for you on that hoof, but I have an opinion :)
I think if it was severe you would have already seen tissue sloughing. Since that is not the case I believe it may gradually have healthy tissue replacement as the damaged areas grow off over time. Much like when a nail bed is damaged and gradually grows off  because the injury was not bad enough for the entire nail to fall off. tammy"
Mar 13
Lucy is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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Mar 12
Tayla replied to Tayla's discussion Kid favoring a leg?
"Yeah, she does seem to be using it a bit more. And it only seems to cause her pain when I press on it with a little bit of force (which is much improved). When she runs, she uses her leg like normal, when she walks, she has a slight limp, and when she stands, she holds her leg up slightly. Compared to her sister, she lays down a bit more to rest her hind leg I'm assuming. 
But do you guys have any idea how much longer it would be until I start seeing the tissue die and fall off? Or will I not…"
Mar 12
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