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Just had to share this! Gave me such a laugh. So, yesterday it was about 29 degrees out, and (of course), it was the day I went to Lowe's to get a boat load of cut xmas trees for a great deal to give the goats--we're talking several dozen. I know, my pre-planning can leave a bit to be desired...

Hello, So our goats have almost no pasture to speak of. We're feeding free choice hay (some grass, some better quality). I also keep some grain, and a few other treats that I give them through the winter. Here's the big question. Can I feed christmas trees free choice? I have does getting...

I bought a pregnant boer at the end of December. She had a kid at about 10:30pm. She passed what I think was afterbirth about an hour later. But, she still looks pretty big to me. I don't think she's in distress. And, I've got her and the new baby in a kidding stall with feed and water and...

What is the lowest outside temperature that would be safe to bathe my goats in? I'm sure right now is probably out of the question. But, I'd like to have an idea when it would be safe to proceed. I just got them and they're pretty gross looking. And, I want to be able to take "pretty...

Okay. Indiana BOAH told me I can EITHER tattoo or eartag. I've never done either. I've heard that tattooing can be difficult to do successfully. I've heard that eartags can cause infections and need replacing. Currently our plan is to sell some goats to market and to sell some goats as...

I have read a little already about doing fecal testing, so I think I have a general understanding. But, I have read about some other diseases. I think they are CAE, cocci something, and John. I would like to know how they are tested for and what they are. I am having trouble searching for...

I've got some goats. They are boers & boer crosses & myotonics (some are possibly minis). The people who had them before me did not register them. I've been looking over some of the registry web-sites I have found and with the information I have and the requirements to be eligible to register...

Here goes. Sorry, if I ramble a little. I'll try and make good later and make one of those kidding threads that I've seen people have fun with here when the time comes! :) I spent the weekend acquiring 16 new goats. There are 7 does. Some obviously pregnant. Others supposedly are also. My...

Hey. I'm brand new here. I've got three myotonic wethers (had them about two years). Today I got 3 new goats. Two pregnant does and one buckling. The new ones I think are boer or boer crossed with possibly alpine. I have no idea when the girls are due-but, they're showing, so maybe sooner...