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How ever much I really, really, really, really, really, REALLY want to get 2 Nigerian Dwarfs, I need to ask - how old can the get? I will most likely be going to college in 5-6 years. I am already leaving chickens and cats and turtle for my poor parents and younger sibling to take care of, I...

Thank you for that, sawfish99!

*makes mental note* :lol:

I've heard of several people housing their chickens and goats in the same place - has anyone here done this with success? What do your chickens think about it? (I want to get 2 ND)

At first at least, I won't be able to. I have approx. 5200 feet of pasture, and plan on getting 2 ND. I am thinking/planning to take them out for "walks" in the woods so they can play and eat things there.

Is it absolutely necessary to have several pastures to rotate the goats on? What are the pros/cons? TIA :)

I think there is also dishes that have knobs in them for the same effect. Smart!

Oh, didn't think of that. hmm. Good point.

Thank you!!! This gives me more of an idea of how much feed they go through. I'm thinking of either giving them 1/2-1 cup of food a day, or giving them all they can eat on the milking stand. (I heard of someone doing that, but they might get to much while I am learning to milk properly. ;))

I'll look into buying Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats.

Thank you! Are does usually able to give birth by themselves?

I want goats so bad! However, I am not sure about being able to freshen the does so the can continue to give milk. Will they give milk without freshening? If not, how often do you freshen them and what are the basics on breeding/birthing goats? I'll be getting 2 ND does, and I read they can have...

That is a relief because the only probiotics I could find was a 25# bucket. I didn't think I'd need that much for 2 ND.

K, I'll go check the FAQs. They'll have access to a pasture all day, and alfalfa hay and minerals free choice.

How much grain should I give my 2 nigerian dwarf does a day? (they are in milk.)