Hi Friends,
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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If you’ve ever thought about importing goats from another country, today’s episode is for you. Buying a goat from across the globe is not nearly as simple as buying a goat from across the country.
The
Read more…Hello! Barperpole worms were found in our doe 2 weeks ago. She was prescribed panacur and then more panacer a week later by our vet. We have been supplementing with red cell, vitamin B, nutri drench and probios. Her eyelids are still a pale pink and
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Recently the Cashmere Goat Association voted to make Cashmere goats a breed. Prior to that vote, a “cashmere” goat was just a goat with a specific type of cashmere fiber.
In this episode I’m having a
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Because everyone's dairy needs are different, there is no single best breed of dairy goat. Learn which breeds excel in which traits.
Read more…What do I do about a 2 day postpartum momma with lopsided udder/teats? Milk comes out of both years but the bigger one seems to be a little slower to let down when I have milked some out to ensure it was working.
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Skin problems in goats are fairly common and can be quite confusing. Mites cause mange, which is just one of the reasons that a goat can suffer from hair loss, dry skin, thickening of skin, scabs, and
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Until recently, most goat breeders had never heard of Cache Valley Virus. I heard about it two years ago when an animal scientist told me that they were having a horrible time with it in their rese
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goats-and-chickens/
Have you thought about adding chickens to your goat farm? Have you heard about keeping chickens and goats together? Maybe you already have chickens and the challenges with the goats are driving you
Read more…Hi, we just got our first doe in milk on Saturday! Last night and this morning though her milk has had a strong pink tint to it. Any ideas what this could be and how to fix it? Is it safe to drink? Thanks! Melissa
Read more…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 gu
Read more…Hi, everyone! This is my first time writing on this forum. :) We have four adorable goats on our farm, and one is pregnant (our first!) due around June 21st. I have a couple questions. My goats have access to our horses’ mineral block, and I’ve seen
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