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    Let's Talk Set ups!! Fencing, housing, etc

    I got such great opinions on my fencing quote thread, but I realized one big thing: we all look for and need different things in our farm set ups! I thought it'd be fun to talk about how we have our farms set up, and for what animals, and climate! Also, PROS and CONS of your current set up...
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    Insane fencing costs?

    Hello everyone! We recently bought a property and want to fence in four 1-acre pastures. We want them connected in sets of two with an aisle in between, so each set of 2 pastures shares one fence line. Since this property is out of state from our current farm, I'm trying to get fencing up...
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    Scabs on Buck

    Hello all! About two weeks ago our youngest buck (he's just over a year now) had what looked like bug bites on the bottom of his scrotum. We applied some anti inflammatory powder for a few days and put it out of our minds. However, it has now gotten significantly worse, and he now has new...
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    Buck healing after castration?

    Hey everyone! We had our two newest boys wethered at the vet on the 5th. The vet cut them and left them open, everything was great. Both boys are acting chipper as can be, great appetites. One boy looks "closed", like the incision has healed. The other, slightly larger boy, has what looks...
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    Choke Cherry experiences?

    Hey all, was wondering if anyone has experience with choke cherries? Our two goat pastures are surrounded by them. This has never been an issue as we keep them cut back in the fall so goats are never exposed to wilting leaves. My does will grab a few fresh leaves in passing but never stick to...
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    Tessa's surprise!!

    Some of you may have read my previous thread in which one of our two does, Winnie, had the WORST possible pregnancy and kidding of all time. I was so nervous for our other doe, Tessa, who had all the same conditions that lead to Winnie's horrible birth. Well, worry no more because today I went...
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    Time for an intro!

    Hey everyone, figured it was time to make a little intro post and show my herd off a bit. I live on approx 30 acres in the NC foothills with 21 chickens, 4 nigerian dwarf goats, and a spoiled little pig. We also have one livestock guardian dog. Here's the ladies, the black and white is...
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    Advice/Opinion on possible pregnancy?

    Okay, I bought two does in mid/late January, the 17th if I remember correctly. According to seller they are both 2 yrs old and both successfully kid once previously. He had them with an 8mo buck, so there is a chance they are pregnant. Now, my question is this: at least 2 weeks ago one of...
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