Willow had her babies on Wednesday--a doeling and a buckling. They are so sweet, and what a miracle birth is. I can't say I had any part in it at all, she delivered SO fast. I didn't even really know she is in hard labor, despite the fact that I was
Read more…Hi folks! I'm Emily, from Wake Forest, North Carolina. I have lived in NC my whole life, and don't plan to live anywhere else. My husband, 13 yo daughter, and 9 yo son are hoping to buy some land in the area within the next year so we can start a sma
Read more…My hubby and I raised four boys and have four grandkids. The little boogers all moved away from us and forced me to become a farmer. I bought chickens first. I bathe them and let them in the house. Now I have brought home Thor and Sally, ten-week-0ld
Read more…Hello everyone! My name is J.K. Cooper. I read a lot of interesting or useful posts and comments by other members, and are very glad to be one of you. I'm now doing research in Creative Biolabs and am currently doing research on goat genes. Hope to f
Read more…Sadly, Crazy died the summer of 2013 at the age of five. It may seem an odd question, but I am really curious if there are any children of Poppy Patch Crazy She Calls Me out there. Who are they and how are they doing?
Read more…Today, my husband and I began on Bonnie and Clyde's play/climb area. I've seen a lot of ideas, but no real measurements (unless I am missing them) We built this area today completely out of recycled materials I had been saving. I had the paint on h
Read more…Hi my name is Jessica. I am new to the forum. I will be asking a lot of questions. My husband John and I brought our first two Nigerian Dwarf Goats home yesterday. One boy and one girl, they are 6 months old. We kept them in a stall last night a
Read more…Yes, goats are different than any other animal that i have had.
I lurked on this site and learned all that i could for several years. Wanted to make sure that I knew what I was getting into when i finally got to get my goats. Well last year I got m
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We are looking into getting a few wethers this spring for a pet. We have chickens, turkeys, cats and a few reptiles but never any livestock really to speak off. So this going to be learning experience. We are learning everything we c
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I joined this group a couple years ago and have been lurking since. Only last week did I finally bring goats home, two bred does. Now that I have the goats I hope to actively participate in this website. Unfortunately, being a complete
Read more…have an inquiry about goats available near Stanford Kentucky. Any members in that neck of the woods?
Read more…My husband and I have discussed raising dairy goats for almost 2 years now... This past Christmas he surprised me with a pair of Nigerian Dwarf kids! A doe and a buck. They're almost 9 weeks. My biggest concern at the moment is keeping them alive and
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4 are doing well
1 is teeny tiny and has a strong suckle reflex, even though she can barely get her mouth around the teat...so she is, I think, getting milk...
sometimes I think she is not getting any milk, but she latches on for so long and
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This is my first winter to be milking; my kids were born in April and May. The one I kept is now is a little over six months old and I have been trying to wean her for months. I'm using teat tape and sometimes it stays on and other days C
Read more…After reading this, I wondered what the general feelings here are. This is the part specifically:
"... There is a little better remedy for your poisoned goat: mix up 1/4c molasses, 2 – 3 tablespoons epsom salts, 1 tspn ground ginger ... 1 tspn baking
Hello!
Just a note of introduction... I have a homestead that is converting to a small farm business in southwest New Hampshire. Nigerians were the high priority addition after raising poultry for a few years, and I'm excited to be at the point where
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I recently acquired 3 Nigerian Does. I love them, but I have so much to learn. I am thankful for a forum like this.
Denise
Read more…Hi Everyone! My name is Debbie Watkins-Parker and I am excited about being added to this group. We live in Central New York State on a 169 acre farm. We raise heifers, chickens and do a lot of hay. I have wanted goats on the property for years an
Read more…Oh ND friends, I do wish I could post a photo! but unable. I have a buck that for the first time has presented with a "thinning of hair look" about his eyes and around his mouth...and then some mottling pink-red around his mouth -really on one si
Read more…Greetings all, new member...first post...and all that Let me introduce myself a bit: I am currently in the Army but I am being medically retired due to several health issues. Because of this unexpected change in our lives, my family and I have decid
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