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This is nonsense. There are more differences between dogs within a breed than between breeds. You want a good dog, get one from someone who actually knows the dog and doesnt breed them. The best dogs Ive known were mixes who were old as the hills. You dont want a dog that will grow up to be who...

What is that supposed to mean? Ive worked with rescue dogs for decades and have seen the sh*te that comes from supposed reputable breeders. Those 'titled' dogs end up in shelters more often than you know. Its really sick how someone can spend thousands on a dog and then dump them in a shelter...

"The cost of raising a healthy well adjusted litter is immense, especially if you are reputable breeder. " IE - This is why, even for a 'reputable' breeder (if there is such a thing) is very motivated to sell their dogs. If they dont sell them all... crazy, ill, etc, or not... they will not...

Rescues, 100% You may imagine you know what youre getting with a breeder, but its a total crap shoot. Worse than with a rescue. Rescues are usually VERY picky about who their dogs go to. They will help you find one that suits your particular situation. You wont just walk in to a place and...

I have experience with both and I prefer horns on all animals (with 20+ years experience under my belt... goats, sheep, cows, elk, deer, exotics, etc), unless you are a dairy and need clean heads that will fit thru equipment easier and have hundreds/thousands to deal with. Any animal can have an...

Ill give that a try once it warms up. Its still all snow and ice here. Id end up shooting icicles at her! :p

Tho I dont want her doing it, she *does* look super neat rearing up. Shes like a little unicorn hehe But, I cant let her keep doing it, no matter how pretty she looks! When she rears up, shes near a foot taller than I am! Im not sure I would have bought her if I had known about this behavior...

A stick helps with one of my old whethers whos decided its fun to bump me when Im not looking. Ive never had to hit him, but I point it at him and he doesnt like that at all. Who knew a stick being pointed at you could be so scary! hehe My daughter is only allowed with her if I have her on a...

Ive had very bad luck getting halters to stay on my sheep. No matter what kind I tried, it would slip off their noses unless it was so tight, they couldnt move their jaws. If I need to tie them, I use a collar around the neck (if their wool is short), or around the base of their horns (if they...

Id never keep them together. My horse was in a pasture with sheep when she was young and nearly killed them. She hated smaller animals her entire 23 years of life. I had to watch her very carefully around all smaller animals. Dogs, cats, chickens, my sheep. One kick and there goes your goat...

Hey, were using Oak Meadow, too! I know I could manage going it alone, but Im a nervous wreck about making sure everything is just right for the state. NY is kind of a pain. So, I am going with a program. But, I do a lot on my own, too. I let her lead, most of the time, when it comes to subjects...

Thank you!! We love him. I just hope he doesnt end up being one of those ginormous snappers whos 80 pounds haha Hes only 10 right now and seems like a monster!

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Hallo! I recently bought my very first goats.. a 2 year old French Alpine doe and a LaMancha doe. The LaMancha, Angel, is very well behaved, but the Alpine, Lulu.. she is a pain in the butt! Her previous (and only) owner liked to rough-house with her. He would harass her till she would rear up...

Thank you everyone! Pine cones on the menu, it is :D The gals will be very happy hehe

Thats awesome! How many do you have? Yes :D I spin and knit and crochet. Ive been thinking about trying weaving, as well. Their wool is so much fun!

Thank you! We used to have a lot more. I think this is the fewest critters weve ever had. Were that family that everyone brings their old/sick/broken animals to and we cant say no :)

Hello! Weve been homeschooling for a few years. Its still scary! Its going ok, though. My daughter is 9 and well have to be doing formal testing in a couple years. Im terrified lol Hows it going with you so far?

Sounds like you have a little menagerie, too!

I just got my does a few days ago and they are my first goats. Ive found that they LOVE pine cones, but am unsure if theyre safe for them to eat. Does anyone know?