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"Hi Asia
For the question about scurs- they will likely get knocked off. Sometimes they bleed and sometimes they don't. If they bleed it is usually not nearly as bad as it looks and no intervention is needed. I have noticed with my guys that the more…"
For the question about scurs- they will likely get knocked off. Sometimes they bleed and sometimes they don't. If they bleed it is usually not nearly as bad as it looks and no intervention is needed. I have noticed with my guys that the more…"
"Thanks for giving us an update!
~Tammy"
~Tammy"
"I just realized that you attended my parasite class last fall =) Small world- LOL!"
"Hi Rebecca
You may still want to consider bottles for the kids that are really struggling to keep up with weight gain. Clumpy poop is likely a combination of the increased water intake along with the changes in diet. I would consider adding in a…"
You may still want to consider bottles for the kids that are really struggling to keep up with weight gain. Clumpy poop is likely a combination of the increased water intake along with the changes in diet. I would consider adding in a…"
"The great news is that the more you handle them, the less stressful it is for them :) They tolerate being picked up and held much better if they are closer to the ground. So handle them while sitting instead of picking them all the way up to a…"
"Hi Rebecca!
I saw below that Deborah has asked if you notice the teeth grinding associated with anything. We dam raise as well, and this year I have been tracking kid behavior from a development stand point. I have observed that the kids who are…"
I saw below that Deborah has asked if you notice the teeth grinding associated with anything. We dam raise as well, and this year I have been tracking kid behavior from a development stand point. I have observed that the kids who are…"
"Hi Bruce!
I personally do not feed my does grain at all during the firs 4 months of gestation. I do start gradually introducing it during the last 3-4 weeks of pregnancy to add some concentrated nutrition in to their system as their rumen begins to…"
I personally do not feed my does grain at all during the firs 4 months of gestation. I do start gradually introducing it during the last 3-4 weeks of pregnancy to add some concentrated nutrition in to their system as their rumen begins to…"
"Hi Tanika!
Coccidiosis is an awful issue to deal with and I'm sorry that you lost a kid last year. Deborah actually has an entire article on Coccidiosis. I'm posting it for you here :)
~Tammy
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/preventing-coccidiosis/"
Coccidiosis is an awful issue to deal with and I'm sorry that you lost a kid last year. Deborah actually has an entire article on Coccidiosis. I'm posting it for you here :)
~Tammy
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/preventing-coccidiosis/"
"I should have also said to transition alfalfa hay to grass hay. She still needs hay in her diet, just not the high protein and calcium of alfalfa. Tammy"
"Hi Bruce. You need to reduce her "energy" for milk production by gradually weaning her off nutrient dense food such as alfalfa and grain over 1-2 weeks. That snuffs the coals of her milk producing engine :)
Then just stop milking. As milk builds…"
Then just stop milking. As milk builds…"
"Your Welcome!
Be sure to check out thriftyhomesteader.com for LOTS and lots of great info
~Tammy"
Be sure to check out thriftyhomesteader.com for LOTS and lots of great info
~Tammy"
"Hi Laura!
And welcome to the forum.
Be sure to read the articles that Abby shared with you. Lots of great info there.
I would advise to avoid getting pregnant goats to start out. There is MUCH information to be learned about caring for goats…"
And welcome to the forum.
Be sure to read the articles that Abby shared with you. Lots of great info there.
I would advise to avoid getting pregnant goats to start out. There is MUCH information to be learned about caring for goats…"
"I'm sorry to hear that your sick goat did not make it. Hope you come across a great mineral. Look forward to hearing back from you!Tammy"
"Hi Aileen!
Unfortunately goidvloose goat minerals are going to be hard to find in Canada. If you do come across one, please share it with us so we will have that info for others :)
In the meantime you can look for a cow mineral that is as close as…"
Unfortunately goidvloose goat minerals are going to be hard to find in Canada. If you do come across one, please share it with us so we will have that info for others :)
In the meantime you can look for a cow mineral that is as close as…"
"Hello Mary
Are you positive she is pregnant? Ultrasound or blood test confirmed? She does look awfully small to be 2 weeks out, although some can certainly hide kids VERY well. The other thing I noticed is her udder does not seem to be developing…"
Are you positive she is pregnant? Ultrasound or blood test confirmed? She does look awfully small to be 2 weeks out, although some can certainly hide kids VERY well. The other thing I noticed is her udder does not seem to be developing…"
"Hi Miranda :)
There is no need to punch the udder. A gentle massage of the lower part of the udder after the first flow has slowed significantly is all that is necessary to encourage hindmilk let down. How much does the 4 week old baby currently…"
There is no need to punch the udder. A gentle massage of the lower part of the udder after the first flow has slowed significantly is all that is necessary to encourage hindmilk let down. How much does the 4 week old baby currently…"
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Hi, Tammy. Good to meet you. My family has a small homestead in the Texas Hill Country and we raise a herd of 4 Nigerian Dwarf, 1 Boer, 1 African Pygmy and 5 Nigora Goats. Four of our does are currently pregnant, three of which are for the first time, and all due this April. We survived the recent snow and are excited for Spring. I am happy to be here with all of you. Thank you for the welcome.