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Ya'll are too cute. My take on the billy- buy the best one you can afford, but don't get caught up in all the hype. When we started this 7 years ago, a $1,000.00 boar buck was not unheard of. Most I ever paid was $250.00, and he gave me nothing. Had a billy last year that I got one kid off of...

Sounds promising, but remember, it can take quite a while. Put her up in her kidding stall, bring food and water and keep an eye on her. Have fun!!!

I want to clarify one thing- I have said what I said becuase it is my impression from the OP that the dog is not viciously attacking the goats, only playing with them. I had a dog that killed every single chicken it could get. When I removed her from the field, she broke INTO the field for no...

Well, since you are back to trying again, just want to mention a couple things. I have a 12 month old GP that is doing the same thing. He likes to play with the goats, and it is inappropriate behavoir. He hurts the little ones, not becuase he is attacking or meaning to hurt them, just that he...

What actual paperwork do you have that this man is being sued? Even crappy firms know not to file a friviolous (sp?) lawsuit. Has he actually been served a complaint, or is this what he is being told? Becuause if there is an actualy filed complaint he only has 30 days to respond or lose by...

LOL- I missed a super bowl couple years ago for that reason- out in the barn kidding.

I have gotten deer, fox, pig, dog, possum, bobcat in my field with the fence, so no, I don't think its a big fix for predators. I have a GP in the field with the livestock, that is a wonderful fix for predators.

Research, research, research. Believe nothing they tell you, and learn what you are looking for. When we were new to this, and did not know what we were doing, some fool sold us goats that were absolutely infected with parasites. Contaminated my field for years. Took a lot of work and money to...

My goats in the electric fence are children. Yes, they learn to stay away from the fence, that is its purpose. But if I walk out in the field they will all come to me, some sit in my lap, most eat from my hand. I would not see it as a problem. And mine wander a 10 acre field.

Well Im sorry. I have worked in the legal business for 20 years- he needs to go see another attorney. That is bull that he has to settle. ITS NOT HIS ANIMAL! Somebody has to prove it is. Even here people mark thier cattle, so somebody needs to go find out. Have your brother go help the old man...

If it wasn't his animal, he has no liability. Someone has to prove the ownership of the steer. Someone else should check the steer for bullets- I find it hard to fathom a four wheeler killed it. When your brother father in law, or whatever, is served with papers, go see an attorney. If its not...

Years ago when I started this goat thing, an old man told me to use canned evaporated milk. Being as I was raised in the city, and assumed he knew what he was talking about, I did. What a DISASTER that was! I have on occasion in a pinch given the cows milk, way better than the can. I can get a...

I would try the live trap.

Done that a number of times at my house, they adjust. Easier to clean the floors too. If I feel bad for them I throw down an old blanket, but they usually don't stay there.

Green- If you can't get the milk replacer, and purina makes a great one, I have some at the house. You can also get goat milk at the grocery store, but I did the goat training with the state, and they advise against giving goats ANY cow milk for any reason. Its likely to cause scours. I am going...

I have been tossing my garden and kitchen scraps in the field for years. My goats are especially fond of strawberries, and the red moustache they get is hysterical. I agree, nothing new in large quantities, and what one goat will eat another will not touch. Picky things they are. But yes, I...

Nice to find ya! We have a small farm in Carolina, raising goats, chickens, dogs, cat, sheep, cow, children, a husband and recently our first grandson. I am trying to make our place a bit more productive for our family, so I have come to learn and teach in what looks to be a lovely forum.