https://thriftyhomesteader.com/disbudding-a-goat/
A step-by-step guide on disbudding a goat using a disbudding iron.
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Every aspect of your buck’s health is critically important during breeding season, from his eyes and legs to his reproductive system.
Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Manag
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Although melanoma in goats is quite rare, it is devastating when it does happen because there is no cure. In this episode, we are talking to Julie Jarvis PA-C, a retired Dermatology Physi
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/sore-mouth-in-goats/
What are the symptoms of sore mouth in goats? How do you treat it? Can it be prevented? Find out in this article.
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Hello! I have some questions about deworming goats. I checked all of my adult goats eyelids today and 5 out of 6 had pale\light pink eyelids.
One of my goats was losing weight and having poop that looked like dog poop. So I picked up some Valbazen fr
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https://thriftyhomesteader.com/lamancha-goats/
LaManchas are best known for having tiny little gopher ears, which most people either love or hate.
Today we are talking to Tania Love of Love Acres Dairy Goats, who has a small but impressive herd o
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https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-polio/
Goat breeders usually use “goat polio” and “thiamine deficiency” interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Learn more in this post...
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https://thriftyhomesteader.com/oberhasli-goats/
If you are looking for a medium sized dairy goat that produces about a gallon a day, then consider the Oberhasli, which originally came from Switzerland.
In today’s episode, Morgan Allen of Haycreek
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/how-to-compost-a-dead-goat/
We first composted a dead goat many years ago when it died in winter when the ground was frozen solid. At the time, we thought of it as the second-best option because burial was not possible
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/artificial-insemination-in-goats/
If you’ve ever wanted to add some genetics to your herd, but the cost of a live animal was out of your price range, artificial insemination is a great way to reach the same goal at a
Read more…I have owned goats for around ten years. I just recently got 2 Wethers. They were born at the end of March. My vet just retired and it's impossible to find a vet around here that will take goats. They seem to only do horses and cows...one receptio
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I'm writing this in the Health forum because fireworks do affect the goats' (and my) mental health. Does anyone have tips on helping the goats through the night(s) of fireworks? Last year my goats were a few months old and I don't know
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/year-of-the-goat/
Today’s guests first visited Antiquity Oaks Farm about 17 years ago when they were traveling across the United States looking for all things goat. That year-long trek from the east coast to the west
Read more…Hello, we are new to this group and excited that we found it and looking forward to learning information that is actually helpful! I am tired of going to Mr. Google Pants and learning something new and different every time! We are located in Saskatch
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-worms/
Since I bought my first goats in 2002, nothing has changed more than the diagnosis and treatment of worms in goats. Unfortunately, nothing online ever dies, so there is still tons of old information out th
Read more…My 4 year old Nigerian doe had to have a c-section this year. This was her 4th kidding and the first time that she has needed any sort of assistance. Her first kidding she had triplets, second was twin bucks, third was quads. This time was twin bucks
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/older-goats/
What’s a goat owner to do when our favorite goats get old?
In this episode, I’m talking to Dr. Michael Pesato, assistant clinical professor of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at Mississippi State Univers
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I am new here. I have a 6 week old buckling who I believe is copper deficient. He has the fishtail. Also the hair down his spine is parted (not sure if this is a symptom). The only reason I checked him is because my 4 month old pygmy doeling
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/mastitis-in-goats/
Whenever a doe’s udder has a different texture or temperature than normal, mastitis is the first thing that we all worry about. Today’s topic has been one of the most requested from my listeners, so
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I have 3 ND wethers, 2 yrs old. They eat grass hay with free choice Manna Pro goat minerals and some timothy hay pellets for treats. I am having a similar problem as last spring but this year with more significant hair loss. Last spring they
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