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Of course not just one goat!;) What do you mean "handle the pond"? Do you mean the ducks would eat the mosquitos and other bugs? That would be awesome! I think I might have to get some more Khaki Campbells though, the Muscoveys dont like the water as much as the Campbells! We also have a lot of...

I have about 2 1/2 acres that is just a weeded over field. Do you think goats would like that? Im thinking about raising some meat chickens later this summer to be butchered in the fall. Right now I have 4 Muscoveys, one Kahki Campbell, one rooster and sixteen laying hens and six barnyard mix...

This is like my perfect future scenario! How many acres do have for all these animals? Is it farmland or woods? What?

Thank you all for your responses. I think I can do it. We bought six foot cedar posts for the corners and six foot T posts for in between, so I figure about four feet will be above ground? Then, do you think that running a strand of electric wire or rope along the top will suffice? Red Brand...

Hi, Im new here and I have been thinking about getting goats for a couple years now. I have acreage that needs to be fenced yet, but I keep going back to the same question...will I have enough time to care for them knowing I work a full time job with a 30 minute commute? I know some of you may...