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Hello all! I've been MIA for a very long time - I realized I was spending way too much time on the puter and had to re-prioritize, forum visits were one of the things I had to let go. I hope you don't mind me popping back in for a question. My doe, Jasmine, kidded twins today - doeling and...

I've been MIA for a very long time - everything is well, just a very busy time of year for us. Goats are all doing great, but it's just about time to band my little guy - he's 10 weeks now so sometime over the next couple weeks. Flies are horrible this year. Is there anything I can do to try...

Here's his link: http://goat-info.blogspot.com/

some people have put tennis balls over the horns - to make them blunt. They also sell horn caps that you can put on the end that also make them blunt. There are instructions along with photos at goatmasta's blog site for removing horns from an adult goat. I would NOT go with cutting - big...

At what age do most young goats build up an immunity to cocci? That is, how long do you continue prevention measures for? Is it based on age or weight? And those that use Dimethox, are you treating every three weeks until they reach that age/weight? Hoegger's Goat Supply suggests an initial...

It's funny that you say this. I had a little guy here that I had to give an enema to for 10 days straight. He loves me. I love him. We have a bond now. Having said that, I'm extremely glad to NOT be squirting soapy water up his backside anymore. Though the kids thought it was great to...

My four month old nubian doe has teats about the size of half my pinkie finger. They are clearly visible from behind, even at a distance. I think your doe is normal! And, :rolleyes: speaking of wondering if it was normal :rolleyes: , I was shocked at how obvious the danglies are on young...

Many here will do twice a year, but I know there are others on this board who give it more often.

It has been said that the copper rods need to be a certain size in order for them to lodge in the folds of their bellies. And you don't want them to chew them into smaller particles because they will just pass through their body and not get lodged where you want it to slowly leech copper into...

We do notice a difference in milk that hasn't been chilled fairly quick. I worked at a dairy last summer. I got to take home goat milk as part of my "wages" for working (I also worked off two dairy does). I would milk by machine and then filter the milk and bottle it. It would then go...

Nubians will give you alot more milk - but then you have a daily chore of milking. You can get milk from a boer - but you're not likely to have alot. And unless your milking every day she won't continue to make milk. The supply is based on the demand - so either way, to keep the milk flowing...

Yep! They find a way! Sometimes they may need a little help - a straw bail or something to use as a step stool - but I've heard they're persistant little buggers and will manage to get the job done one way or another.

Kat, I am so so sorry to hear this. :hit Buckley stole my heart a long time ago - he will be missed by many here I'm sure. (((Hugs))) to you and your family. did the vet make it out? was he able to determine what happened?

Poor, sweet Buckley! Hugs for the both of you :hugs Please keep us posted.

:lol: My kids, all seven of them, were bred for good temperments and quiet dispostions. No screeching a-loud - I mean allowed! I'm just as concerned about my children making obnoxious noises that would annoy the neighbors as I am the goats. Mind you, I wouldn't go so far as to sell the...

Oh, oh oh.... something I do remember: Once you've sprouted the grain it's less like a grain and more like a vegetable. Veggies are alkaline, grain is acidic. I think there is less chance of acidosis and bloat when grains are sprouted. Coupled with increased protein and better nutrient...

Yay! Congratulations!

There are several sellers on ebay - I've purchased from there before. You can also order from www.culturesforhealth.com They get great reviews and have very good customer service. If there's an issue with any of their cultures not activating properly they immediately send out replacements...

I love my nubians - and they're milk is wonderful! My only complaint with nubians is that some can be very loud. They are kinda known as the loud mouths of the goat world. However, not ALL nubians are this way. I had four nubians. Of those 2 were screamers and 2 were not. I'm out of city...

Kefir is *kinda* like a drinkable yogurt, though different (and some believe more powerful) beneficial bacteria are involved. I drink kefir smoothies. I used to use protein powder along with frozen fruits and whatever other supplemental ingredients that I wanted to add - but as I learned about...