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Disbudding

Hi All,I posted this in replies to another post, but hoping to get an answer or some advice and not sure if it will get seen in the replies...Is it normal to have a bit of weeping from the copper ring, or does this mean I held it for too long? Or…

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Rehoming fee?

What do people ask for in a rehoming fee? With a heavy heart I need to find a new loving home for my small herd of super sweet awesome Nigerian milkers.  Initially I wanted to sell them at their market value as milkers, perfect for someone wanting…

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Blog Posts

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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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Guardian Llamas: A Conversation with an Expert | For the Love of Goats Podcast
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Have you been considering getting a guard llama for your herd? You may have many questions such as: where can I find a good guard llama? How much should I expect to pay? Are there traits I should look for? What about the importance of age and the castration status for males?
In this episode, Deborah is talking to Carol Reigh of Buck Hollow Llamas, an expert who has been raising and breeding llamas for 27 years and selling guard llamas for around…
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Tammy Gallagher replied to Thrifty Homesteader Team's discussion Choosing a Goat Mineral | For the Love of Goats Podcast
"Your Welcome!
tammy"
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Matthew replied to Thrifty Homesteader Team's discussion Choosing a Goat Mineral | For the Love of Goats Podcast
"Thanks, Tammy! I really appreciate you sharing the video and Deborah's perspective. The points about potential over-supplementation and the cost-effectiveness of other options like SweetLix make a lot of sense. I hadn’t considered the complexities of balancing them properly and how difficult it would be to keep them balanced.
I’ll definitely be doing more research but sounds this really helpped clear up some questions. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction! 😊"
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Tammy Gallagher replied to Thrifty Homesteader Team's discussion Choosing a Goat Mineral | For the Love of Goats Podcast
"Hi Matthew
Deborah, the author of the referenced mineral article, does not recommend mineral buffets. She explains why in the attached video. I hope this is helpful for you :)
tammy
https://youtube.com/live/9FmQpVZSsGA
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yesterday
Matthew replied to Thrifty Homesteader Team's discussion Choosing a Goat Mineral | For the Love of Goats Podcast
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I keep seeing mineral buffet options more and more like this one, Mineral Buffet from goatcare.com
After reading more about the benefits from Pholia Farm I am starting to really consider it. What is the consensus about this here?"
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This is Salt and Pepper, my Does. I will be picking up my Buck, Herb this weekend. Plan to breed in January. Looking forward to having milk.
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Nov 6
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Milk withdrawal when using 2 drugs
What's the milk withdrawal when you give a goat two drugs at the same time, such as two dewormers?
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Top Takeaways from days 6-7 at ADGA Convention
Here are my top takeaways from the last two days of the American Dairy Goat Association Convention
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Extended Lactations and “Impromptu” Cheeses: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/extended-lactations-and-impromptu-ch...
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Nov 5
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Days 4-5 of the ADGA Convention
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Scrapie in Goats and Sheep: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/scrapie-in-goats-and-sheep/
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Nov 4
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Day 3 of the ADGA Convention
Here are my top takeaways from day 3 of the conference!
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Goats in Nepal: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goats-in-nepal/
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Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Day 2 of the ADGA Convention
My top takeaways from day 2 of the American Dairy Goat Association Convention
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Scrapie in Goats and Sheep: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/scrapie-in-goats-and-sheep/
Q-Fever and Coxiellosis in Goats: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/q-fever-and-coxiellosis-in-goats/
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Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Day 1 of ADGA Convention
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Respiratory Conditions in Goats: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/respiratory-conditions/
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Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Anemia in Goats
Goat owners should be well-versed in the art of the FAMACHA check. We know that bright red mucous membranes of the eyes are a good sign while pale or white mucous membranes could indicate a heavy parasite load and anemia. But if your goat is anemic, outside of administering a dewormer, should you offer additional treatment? Did you know that your goat may also be anemic from causes other than a heavy parasite load?
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Nathalie is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
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