I've tried to measure my does but not sure where to read the tape. Is it at the top of the withers at the highest point? Instructions say shoulders so not sure.
My smallest FF doe who is going to kid in 3 weeks is pretty small but has good width of
Read more…Hello everyone
This is my first post (question).
I am thinking of installing my rabbit cages on the outside of my barn wall about 4-5 feet up. My girls (3 ndg's) have access to that area as well as it's all under cover. Would it hurt my girls (goat
Read more…I had a vet out last week and after a brief exam she said she didn't think my 2 girls are as far along as I thought but gave them there Bose while she was here. Now Ive heard that giving it with in the first 3 months of pregnancy can be dangerous. Do
Read more…We've just noticed lice on our 3 week old kids. It's worse on one in particular. I think it's the type that attaches onto the skin. I've sprinkled DE on the bedding, but that's more preventative than anything. What are your recommendations for treatm
Read more…This isn't directly related to goats, so I hope it's okay to post here.
I am in search of ways to make my "farm" profitable. It's been my dream since I started in 2008 to one day have a profitable, fully-functioning, multifaceted farm (similar to Deb
Read more…I tried to do the critique thing but failed - I have a picture of my goats udder in the show section and photo section with the word critique.
I failed in my following directions I guess - blame it on waiting for 3rd doe to kid.
Just curious what I
Read more…I know nothing about udders at this time - so what can anyone tell me about this.
I don't show but it is important that I understand how she is appearing so I can share the info with the breeder, and jot down notes for any daughters/son
Read more…Okay, I totally believe in leaving babies with moms all the time, until two months when we separate at night for morning milk. However, I have one little piggie that is growing leaps and bounds ahead of her sisters. She has always been the biggest (
Read more…I don't know if this is the right place for this, but I'm looking for someone in/near the Wichita, KS area who has experience disbudding these tiny little babies? Found a "nearby" vet who will do it but I'd rather have someone who regularly does ND'
Read more…I noticed something interesting. Last summer when I started milking Caramel, there were about 2 weeks right at the beginning when her milk tasted really twangy, almost too much for me to drink. But then it cleared up and tasted AMAZING, so I figured
Read more…You all know I'm obsessed already. This will add to the fodder!! I have a chiropractor who sees ME, and she also happens to do horses, dogs and any other animal we patients own. I've used her for 15 years and love her. I use her with the goats - had
Read more…I just disbudded my doeling and did it well, nice copper ring, knocked the "bud" off and burned it and then when finished put Allushield on them. She did well and went right to mom for suckling. But after a few minutes I noticed a trace of blood comi
Read more…I attempted the burdizzo for the first time with my 6 week old buckling tonight. He might have been too small still, as it was difficult to keep the cord toward the outside so I could clamp it in the burdizzo. Then I tried to feel if the cord was sev
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I need some help fast ladies. I know its the holiday and maybe I wont get response back but I have to try.
Two nights ago, I noticed one of my triplets wobbly on his legs. He sways when he walks and holds his head a little lower. Looks weak. I h
Read more…My polled doe Leela gave birth to triplets 11 days ago. It was clear in the first few days that the one buckling is polled. One doeling seemed different from the other two and I was pretty sure she was horned. At one week I was sure she was horned an
Read more…http://www.capradiemndg.com/pi-kiki-kids.html shows the two new Capra Diem kids! These pictures were taken at 20 hours old. NO blue eyes - just light reflecting on the eye.
I want to know if either look a bit like they are polled to you. I haven't
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My 2nd doe kidded today - triplets. 2 gorgeous strong doelings and a smaller adorable buckling. I'm happy they are healthy and hearty. One has ears that point forward - I'm unsure what that is all about.
All my goats are first fresheners.
Read more…These are really bad photos, and I'll add more when I get some better ones. I just had to share some pics of my new mini-nubian doelings. I am in love! They are so cute and sweet. I am really going to enjoy watching them grow up! At least one of them
Read more…I came across this chart on another forum and saved it to my desktop for future use. Thought I'd pass it along. http://www.acsrpc.org/Resources/PDF/2013goatdewormerchart.pdf
Read more…I have a fairly new doe that about 2 months ago had triplets ( her second set) first freshening was not here and not sure if kids nursed off her. She udder is beautiful. Round and high, but that seems to be my problem. She is soooo hard to milk becau
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