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I have two 4-year-old nubian does. Both are in their third lactation. One recently had mites. As we were shampooing her the other day we noticed lumps/bumps under her belly. They feel very soft, as if they are filled with fluid. They run in fairly straight lines to her udder. At first I...

I use Molly's Herbal Wormer for my goats and really like it. Does anyone know if you can give it to rabbits? And if so, how do you give it? I was thinking a dosage ball made with oats and molasses (is molasses OK for rabbits?). We are just getting back into rabbits after several years off...

I have read on this board about the benefits of feeding fermented foods, but have no idea how you go about it. How, exactly, do you ferment vegies and/or grain? I am trying to get away from the bagged feeds because of cost (the cheapest "good" brand in our area is now up to $15.00 for a 50 lb...

I need some advice. First, some background...On March 10 my doe gave birth to triplets! Five days later we sold two (boys) to a man who has a petting zoo, but decided to keep the last one, a doeling. Since it was only one, I've been letting her run with Mom and nurse whenever she needs to...

Our doe kidded (finally!) on 3/10/11, so it's been a week. We've been trying her milk, and it still tastes a bit "off." Guess we're just impatient :lol: My question is, what can I do with the milk? It still doesn't taste good enough to drink, although each day it gets better. Can I make...

I have a second-time doe who is due on March 10. Last year (her-and mine-first kidding) it was really easy to feel the ligaments. They were very prominent. This time around...not so much. In fact, it is very difficult. I have been checking for weeks now (she doesn't like you to touch her...

Our goat, Charlotte, was shivering this morning. Not really a surprise since we had -5 temperature! Wanted to make her a coat to help her keep warm. My DD had the brilliant idea of using on old zipped-up sweatshirt jacket (size 2X). We cut off the hood and part of the sleeves. Put her front...

The weather here has just been awful! :tongue First, we had a two day snow storm that dumped about 14 inches of snow. Then, after it cleared up, the temperature plummeted. It was -18 last night (we've never seen it that low in the 10 years we've lived here, and old timers say it has only...

I am wondering when and how much milk declines normally? My two goats were giving me 7-8+ cups of milk each at each milking five weeks ago, but now are barely giving me 4 cups each and I really have to work for that. I did not expect the amount to decline so soon or so rapidly. Is this...

First off, let me say that I have been lurking around this site for several months now and have learned so much from all you (thanks!). This has given me a lot more confidence in dealing with my goats than I would have had otherwise. We got our already bred goats (2 does) in February. The...