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@Beekissed I could, but he's not a farm dog breed. Plus, his fur is very thin. He gets cold way too easily to be outside, especially at night. And he's a spoiled brat that sleeps in my bed at night. :lol: @babsbag Great... I'm usually at home during the day, so at least I'll be here if it tries...

That's reassuring. We actually have some electric fencing that my grandparents' have with their horses. It isn't the best if it's what I'm thinking of, but I think it will be fine for now. Usually I don't lock everyone up. I've never had a reason to, but now I guess I need to. I go out every...

Well, maybe not really questions. I really did not know what to call this post. I have not lost any animals yet. Thank goodness. But today, while feeding, my dog, Bandit, started barking. Typically, he barks because he's cold and ready to head inside, but this was persistent. When I finally...

I hope she can do it. :fl

I had a feeling it might be. :( I hope everything turns out well for her and the kids.

Well, either way, I think Latestarter is right and she'll go within the next couple days. Some does don't bag up until after they kid, or right before. What do you feed her? I'm a little worried about her not eating for two days.

Haha. I understand that, @CLSranch. My girls have been fighting each other to be allowed out first. Well, that sounds to me like a goat that could go into labor... how is her udder? Has she developed one yet? I'm going to agree with @Latestarter. :)

Anything will be helpful. :) Yep, that sounds like a typical pregnant goat to me. :lol: I'm a beginner at ligament-checking. I'm not even sure if what I felt last year was accurate. :hide I'm not even sure how to describe it....

I agree. Others are going to ask for pictures. :) Those would be very helpful. Did you check her ligaments? I'm still only going off of the single kidding I had last year. And my months of reading. :lol: But I know she acted differently before she gave birth. I know they can also "talk" to...

I'll have to practice on my two pets before we get any kits. Haha. I hope so, too. How long can they hold out on giving birth?

I hope everything is alright with her. I've only dealt with a single kidding, but she didn't stop eating until the day that she gave birth. And even then, she hate her grain, just not her alfalfa pellets or hay. I would give my opinion, but I'd rather see what the others say. :) I'm...

I really was not entirely sure where to put this. :hide So I apologize if this is in the wrong spot. Although my "paperwork" and trying to keep everyone organized and information on them isn't terribly difficult yet (I have most of it memorized), I am worried for the future and needing a good...

I agree with @mygoldendoe! That first example just had one that looked more swollen.:lol: That second example is much better. :) I can kind of see the difference.

Well I can't wait. I want to see some baby bunnies! Thanks for the advice, @Kaye. I haven't bought any bunnies from a breeder yet, so any advice is helpful. As it turns out, there were a ton of Facebook groups for my area. Even one that was a hopping club! So I'll be sticking away from CL. I'm...

Good idea. I'll have to try that later when I have time. :) Any update on Annabelle?

Good luck! I'm sorry to hear about what happened with your other doe, Grammy. :( Is Oreo the only other doe you have due this spring?

Haha. With it finally snowing? Definitely not planning on any road trips! I think we're just going to start out with some mutts from a feed store or off of Craigslist. Then, if we actually want to keep on raising them for meat, we can get the breed we actually want.

I'm in Michigan. I checked out the ARBA, and then a website called rabbitbreeders.us. Sorry, but... What is the NRBA? I'm new to this rabbit nonsense. :hide There's a lot of rabbits in our fair from 4-H, but I don't know how to get in touch with any of them.

So... more baby bunnies soon? :) I've been trying to get some meat rabbits, but it's impossible to find people breeding the ones we want. :eek: How did you find yours? Do you have any advice? I'm at a loss here. :hide

Welcome to BYH! I can't answer your question about sheep, but I also live in lower Michigan. :) I also have chickens and ducks, no Muscovies, but I do have a two Buff Orpington roosters and then a Barred Rock/Buff cross. I also have Nigerian Dwarf goats.