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    Drunk Acting Doe Recovery

    Yesterday I noticed a 2.5 year old doe acting 'drunk', hard time getting up, when trying to walk would stumble. Good appetite, no fever, and otherwise seemed normal, would sleep next to her daughter like usual. I started her on Penicillin and Vitamin B every 6 hours. She seems to have recovered...
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    Buck Winter Housing

    I live in the Northern US in an area with heavy snowfall. Maintaining paths to outbuildings can be a hassle at times due to the amount of snow. As such I am hesitant to house a male goat in the winter in its own structure. Would a bucks odor be an issue if houses in a barn, separate pen, with...
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    Goat Housing Size and Layout

    Looking for some feedback and double check on plans to house 3-4 goats. Location is in the Northeast, will often see significant snow with 1-2ft on the ground most of the winter. Not sure if goats will be the same but the chickens rarely venture out during that period. There is a 16x8 section of...
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