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Hello all! Sorry for lots of posts as of late as we get our new little fella situated. Our goat kid was born the morning of 5/5 and in reading I see about this time he should be introduced to water. I am having quite a difficult time digging up the info, but I did cup some water in my hand for...

Hello all, after lots of running around to stores, I have two options available for navel dip on our new goat kid. Sorry to post twice in this thread as it is two questions and I have just been trying to do my best to help this kid. I would appreciate any help on which to choose and how to use...

5/6/2023 - thank you for all the input, baby is doing good today and face looks a bit less puffy but definitely has a rounded nose area :) Hi all, looking for opinions on the shaping and overall condition of our newborn goat's head area. I will include some background and photos. So in...

July 1st, 2022 - We resolved the problem by observing his lump and the swelling went down on its own. Shortly after when cleaning their stall, I found a wasp nest with a few wasps at just about face level on the wall and have since taken care of it. We belive that he went near the wasp nest and...

Hey folks, a quick question. Anyone here work at a deer processors or have you in the past? I'm in the process of working with a new place here closer to home and I want to start picking up hides to tan from them this year. He told me that getting them to not hack the hides up would be the fun...

Hi all, so we had issues with a new goat brought in a few months back and she ended up with Prohibit, Ivomec, and the booster supplement. She's a fight to give liquid to but will eat over food. Had her fecal reviewed about three months later, Coccidia (I had Corid) and they then gave her...

EDIT: 1/20/2022 We sadly update that she passed away. For future reference - - Please scroll down to read the results of her veterinary visit. We will update and make posts with any progression updates good or bad. Hi everyone, I have a young female goat we have had for quite a few months who...

I am curious to see if anyone else here has ever used clicker training with their goat friends? If so, what have you trained them to do? Our two new additions are finally comfortable enough in their home and well socialized, and I want to begin clicker training with them. Something simple like...

Hi folks, we are currently looking for someone around central Alabama range that has young goats for sale. No prefered breed! Please let us know what goats you have, breed and gender, and asking price. Thank you! Searching as of 10/16/2021

So I have not been terribly active here as of late, my apologies. But our plans are set to get a set of calves next year to raise and train as working oxen. Our hearts are set on Herefords for our pair. 2022 is our goal to get ready for our pair. As this will be the first time we've had cattle...

So we're looking into rabbits again, and I want to do more research into the breeds and particularly their temperament. In the past, we've had New Zealand Whites in the past and did not have the best experience with them, and a mixed Lionhead who was alright but still not the best pal. Our...

So, I am not a goat expert, and I have only had a few over the years. But someone please tell me in your opinion, am I wrong in thinking this goat is in rough shape (to say it lightly) and probably not 2 years old? I can't believe these people asking $150 or trade...thumbnail (click to enlarge)....

Happy Easter, BYH friends! Hoping that today, you may be able to spend time with those you love in some way. Go show your herd animals a little extra care and affection too! If you're a believer, take some time to meditate on the true significance of today and take to heart what it really means...

Thanks everyone here at BackYard Herds for all you do to help others learn more about the care of their herd critters, the information you share, and all in all just thanks for being you. Happy Holidays everyone, and have a great New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving, BYH! Wishing everyone safe holiday travel and quality time with everyone you love including family, friends, and critter companions. May we be thankful for all the good things in life, and pray for those less fortunate and for our men and women overseas. Have a happy...

I wanted to go ahead and open a new version of my thread from last year again to see if there would be interest in our handmade, wood-burned ornaments featuring your breed of cattle, sheep, goat, chicken, duck, or any animal in a simple design. They make great Christmas gifts, and unique pieces...

I’m working on a little something similar to a homesteader’s dictionary of sorts that simplifies common terms and breaks them down into examples maybe. That being said, I’d love some input of words you may commonly say about the homestead/farm/herd/flock but that other folks outside the realm...

I talked a little bit in this thread called "Processing hides" about how we tan hides, and wanted to open an actual discussion, so people with questions could stop by and get answers from others who may tan themselves. I'll post some of my text from the other thread here, and also answer some of...

Wishing everyone a safe, warm, and joyous day with their loved ones. Hug your little ones, kiss your significant other, treat those wonderful little farm animals, and enjoy life. Merry Christmas!

Hello Backyard Herds! I have a similar post over on BYC for the chicken lovers, as I originally started off making ornaments with chicken designs, however I am here to see if there is interest in our handmade, wood-burned ornaments. While we started off with chickens and ducks as mentioned, I'd...