So, I had a couple of doelings born a two weeks ago in the cold, and I already had posted on here about their frostbitten ears. Anyways, they are doing good, the frostbitten parts of the ears look like they will fall off soon, and hopefully that goes
I have a 10yo Nigerian Dwarf doe who was last bred 8 years ago. Has not been around a buck since then. About mid January she developed a full bag! We have had to milk her a few times because her udder was getting in the way of walking. I'm afraid she
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 milk
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 per
As goat owners, understanding diseases that can affect our herds is crucial for maintaining healthy animals and preventing the spread of illnesses. In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined
When our does have trouble conceiving, our minds often tend to go toward infectious causes. But there are non-infectious causes of infertility to consider as well.
In this episode, host Deborah Niemann shares the emotional and educational story of Caboose, the first goat on her farm to undergo a C-section. As part of the podcast’s fifth-anniversary celebration
The answer to, “When can I start milking my doe?” is not as simple as listing the specific age of the kids. In this episode, we are discussing the complexities of sharing milk with baby go
In this deeply personal and emotional episode, host Deborah Niemann shares the heartbreaking story of her goat, Coco, who experienced a uterine rupture and hemorrhage during a c
Hello! Last Friday one of my ADGA ND does kidded for the first time to a little bucking. We live in central Minnesota, and I bred my goats for winter kiddings (February) because if I bred my does I needed to have the kids weaned before May. Thankfull
Hello All, It has been a while since I have posted with a question and am grateful for all the past help. When I was early in my goating years Tammy had posted that during the times of the year that good hay was hard to get, she fed the hay pellets
As goat owners in America, we know the challenges we face in caring for our herds here at home. But what is it like to breed and raise goats in another country?
There have been instances where a goat owner watched a severely parasitized, anemic goat die because they did not realize that a life-saving blood transfusion was an option for their animal.
The Nigerian Dwarf goat has become a staple breed in the American Dairy Goat Association, and it has only grown in popularity since first arriving in the US from Africa in the 20th century
Show goats are held to strict conformational standards, but we often overlook the fact that our own herds would benefit from those same conformational standards. Extra teats, bad legs, weak pasterns,
Delve into the business of goat landscaping, also known as targeted grazing, goatscaping, and even rent-a-goat. In this business, your herd is hired by a landowner to clear off an overgrown plot of land. T
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
Does attempting to select the right minerals for your herd make your head spin? Do you know which three minerals are the primary keys to your herd’s health? How about the proper levels that shoul
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 paras
