My husband and I are discovering country life and Nigerians a little later in life than most, but we are enjoying it so much. We still can't quite believe (and our grown children can't believe it either!) that we have a little acreage in North
Read more…Anyone else planning on attending the Northwest Oregon Dairy Goat Association (NODGA) Conference on the 27th of this month?
There is going to tons of good info for newbies and more advanced folks. You can see the conference/ schedule here: http://n
We are a small Homestead, I have a large garden, 2 pigs, 2 Nigerian dwarf does, 3 Nubian does (one who has been sold and is just waiting until she kids), and1 pygmy goat doe and one Nigerian dwarf Buck.chickens, cats, rabbits and 3 dogs.
Presently I a
I have a polled buck available out of ARMCH/CH Twin Creeks DJ Scandal *D and Pecan Hollow Draco. Scandal is on the small side, although Draco is right at the height limit. This little guy is looking smaller though. He was born in April. I'm in Illino
Read more…Hello...I am Deb Rock, fairly new to forum, of ROCK-FARMS.COM, an RN turned fiber farmer, and now dairy goater! WE have a small farm between De Kalb and Rockford,IL...started with Tennessee Walking Horses, got a few chickens,then exploded! Now have P
Read more…Hi, I'm from Central Louisiana and just started raising the Nigerian Dwarf Goats with my 9 year old daughter for 4h. We got our first doe and wether in May 09. We have grown very fond of the little rascals and are planning on increasing are size.
Read more…Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know that I've created a Ning network devoted to homesteading. There are forums for all sorts of livestock, as well as gardening, cooking, and so on. You can check it out at:
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Howdy y'all,
I live in NC and wish I had a farm, but as of now I don't. I do have a few animals and chickens coming when the weather warms up. I am currently trying to convince my fiancé that we need some dairy goats...I have used the we won't need m
Well, I've been meaning to introduce myself on here for a while. My name is Heidi and I raise vegetables, worms, chickens and 3 ND goats in the heart of Austin, TX. We have 1/2 an acre and really awesome, understanding, supporting neighbors who lov
Read more…Does anyone have a list of vaccinations and what ages to give them? When to give boosters?
Read more…I have been looking for a timed feeder that will hold and distribute grain at a time that you can set. We have an auto feeder- without a timer- but don't use it since our picky little goats will not eat anything that sits out. I feed grain twice pe
Read more…I'm so frustrated with my doe!!!!! She's a bad milker, she just won't let her milk down for hand milking or machine. Baby is weaned and she is huge with milk, meets me at the gate asking to be milked but trys to kicks the milk pail across the barn.
Read more…It has been so wet here in eastern NC. I would even call it soggy. We have had several inches of rain in the course of a couple of days. We saw this type of soaking about a month ago as well. I have noticed- both times- that worms (tiny, white on
Read more…Hello People!! Farm dogs -- everyone has them, so let's start a discussion to find the most popular breeds, shall we!! I'll start! RDTEE Farms has three dogs, but just two "farm dogs". Starting with oldest, we have Morgan (female). She is a 9 year
Read more…I was wondering if anyone has a cream separator? I am considering purchasing one and was interested in opinions
When visiting websites for breeders there is often pedigree info listed for their goats.I know that * has something to do with milk testing and numbers and VG has something to do with liner appraisal.Can anyone direct me to a source where I might be
Read more…Hi fellow goat-lovers, I have a pregnant goat (didn't plan on it), and am not quite sure when conception was. What should I look for (and how often) in trying to tell when she might have her kid(s)? I have two older wethers and two older wether sheep
Read more…Hi all! My name is Tammy Birrer and I live in beautiful Leona Valley, Ca. My family has a small 3 acre farm/ranch in which we raise lots of different animals. I am a 4-H leader for Rabbit and a small livestock leader for Grange. We enjoy showing mark
Read more…I am new to Nigerian Dwarf Goats. I have 2 bucks and 1 doe. Currently, I have had one doe and one buck together in the same pen since mid Oct. hoping for breeding. I have not seen them do the deed. The doe is 1yr, 2 mo. and the buck is 1 yr, 1 mo. ol
Read more…Hi, My name is Kayleen and I have a dream of having a functioning self sufficent homestead in northeast AZ. We have the land, garden, solar/wind power, and the chickens. We don't have goats yet, but want to add them this year. I am here to learn anyt
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