"I always tell people not to worry about an aloof doe being a difficult milker because so many of them have a personality change after kidding. And as Tammy said, they can also have a personality change that goes the other way. Luckily I have not had…"
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"Hi Leslie! If I had to guess, I would say that this is due to a change of hormones. The fact that the kidding was traumatic is just coincidental. I too have a very sweet doe that had a change in personality after having her first kids. Over the last…"
Doe turned aggressive
Last year, I had to help my 4 year old ND doe (her first kidding) with a very large stuck baby. The kid was over 4 lbs, head first, but front legs back. So hard to get hold of to help, and it took so long the baby died. (No vets available as they were all out on emergencies.) The second, much smaller baby slipped right out. The doe first took to it -- but then became very aggressive. It took some hours of work to get her to take to it and for it to eat. Pretty traumatic start.My question is…See More
"Delta and American Airlines are the two main animal shippers. Here is what I have on my website about shipping by air:
https://nigeriandwarfdairygoats.com/forsale/"
"Who do I call? I am assuming there are specialized shippers? Or is this something that I just call Fed Ex or UPS? "
"Welcome to the group! I'm so sorry to hear about your experience with the buckling. Stories like that are unfortunately way too common. I've lost track of the number of people who've contacted me with kids on the verge of death…"
"We fly goats wherever they need to go. I had a buck flown to Illinois from as far away as Alaska. And I've personally shipped goats all over the US. It's very safe. In fact, they take so many precautions, it kind of drives you crazy as a…"
Recommendation needed on west to east shipper
I am looking to buy a buckling from Iowa and have it shipped to Massachusetts. Does anyone have a recommendation on a shipper? See More
"Good morning Jason,
Are you talking about the ThriftyHomesteading Facebook Group? I do not see a member request for you there."
"Also, I’m signed up for thrifty homestead too. Just not sure I have been approved yet, they seam to take a long time to approve people."
"Thanks, at this time I have way too much to read, lol. I got on several sites and am now overwhelmed, but thanks. Will let you know if anything comes up."
"Hi Jason and Welcome to the site! So sorry to hear about your buckling.
I thought I would share this excellent gathering of material that Deborah has put together for new goat owners. It is FULL of all kinds of wonderful…"
New to this site:
Hello everyone, My name is Jason and I am new to this site. I recently purchased tree Nigerian Dwarfs and will be posting on here more, as the time goes by. I lost my buck because the “breeder” I bought him from basically lied to me, that he was properly weaned, but all the other Guru’s I have spoken to agreed he hadn't been. He was basically yanked off the bottle in order to make a quick sale, here in Florida. Please be careful buying from a lady here, if you’re in Florida, who insists upon…See More
"I'm glad to know it was a normal castration band and that he's doing well. It's been more than 10 years since we stopped banding, so I guess I'd forgotten how long it can take for them to fall off.
Okay ... funny banding…"
"Hi Tammy and Deborah,
This morning when I took them their water and to check on them, I found the little guy had separated from his scrotum. So, somehow, at some point in the night, I guess it detached and he seems fine today. I am very…"
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Doe turned aggressive
Started by Leslie Honcoop in Kidding. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle 4 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Last year, I had to help my 4 year old ND doe (her first kidding) with a very large stuck baby. The kid was over 4 lbs, head first, but front legs back. So hard to get hold of to help, and it took so long the baby died. (No vets available as they…Continue
Recommendation needed on west to east shipper
Started by Judy H in Transportation. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle May 5. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking to buy a buckling from Iowa and have it shipped to Massachusetts. Does anyone have a recommendation on a shipper? Continue
New to this site:
Started by Jason in Introductions. Last reply by Deborah Niemann-Boehle May 5. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello everyone, My name is Jason and I am new to this site. I recently purchased tree Nigerian Dwarfs and will be posting on here more, as the time goes by. I lost my buck because the “breeder” I bought him from basically lied to me, that he was…Continue
Wether Bleeding from Band
Started by Ann Bodling in Health. Last reply by Ann Bodling Apr 26. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone, One of my 13 week old wethers has started bleeding from the banded area. He was banded before we brought him home, close to 4 weeks ago. Before I do anything else, I wanted to ask what to do. He isn't dripping blood but some has…Continue
Possible parasite?
Started by Jonathan Pearce in Goats 101. Last reply by Tammy Gallagher Apr 17. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I am new to raising goats and have 3 kids ranging from 10-14 weeks. I usually refill the hay trough about 3 times per day. I have noticed that their bellies are looking really big and when they see me reach for the pitch fork they come running (they…Continue
Weak kid
Started by Maggie in Kidding. Last reply by Tammy Gallagher Apr 17. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I have a kid who was born yesterday and I’m trying to determine if she is just tiny and weak or if there is something else going on like a selenium issue or other problem. Her front legs are perfectly strong and normal but her back legs are very…Continue
Early/premature labor
Started by Maggie in Kidding. Last reply by Maggie Apr 16. 23 Replies 0 Likes
How early is too early for a goat to go into labor? What is the earliest that a doe can safely kid? Continue
Kids and Minerals
Started by Ann Bodling in Goats 101. Last reply by Leslie Carion Apr 16. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hi all, At what age do most kids normally begin licking from the free choice mineral feeders? Mine 4 wethers are about 10 weeks old and I brought them home from the breeder two days ago. They are on Kalmbach medicated meat goat feed and free…Continue
Intro and itchy/mites question
Started by Leslie Carion in Health. Last reply by Leslie Carion Apr 10. 27 Replies 0 Likes
Hi, my name is Leslie and I'm new to the site. I have 3 wethers (triplet brothers all arrived together in June 2020) just about to turn one year old. I have my first question regarding significant itching and stomping of feet and possible mites. I…Continue
Copper? Zinc? Selenium?
Started by Maggie in Health. Last reply by Tammy Gallagher Apr 9. 24 Replies 0 Likes
I’m seeing symptoms in my goats that I believe to be mineral related. However I’m not sure which mineral(s) if it is indeed a mineral issue. Hair loss on body usually sides or spine. No hair loss on face or tail. Flakey, white skin patches. Rear leg…Continue
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Posted by kenneth spear on December 19, 2020 at 9:49am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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
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...…
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