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    Newbie needs help choosing a Rabbit breed.

    Hello everyone, I have recently sold all my goats with the intent of raising meat rabbits. I have not purchased my breeding stock as yet, but I am getting close. I am almost done converting my 10 1/2 ft by 8 ft. goat barn into a rabbitry. I live in an area where summer temps can get pretty hot...
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    New kids due in a week

    I have a disbudding question. When the new kids arrive next week (NG’s), I know I will need to disbud the buckling at about 3-4 days old. Can I disbud the spellings the same day, so I can be done with this wonderful task in one day, or should I wait for a week or so, until I can feel the caps...
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    Will a weather work to determine heat in ND does

    I have only had goats for about 7-8 months. I have a 3 year old doe and her two 8 month old daughters. They are Nigerian dwarfs. The 3 year old has been freshened at least twice. It is time to freshen her again. My problem is this, I have monitored her closely for signs of heat since I have had...
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    Finally a DIY feeder I like

    I’m not saying this is the best feeder design out there, but it is the best one I have been able come up with. I am pleased with it. I built 2 others that I was not happy with. I see a lot of designs the utilize wire with 2”X4” wire mesh. I tried using this wire and was not pleased with it at...
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    I need some help, I have questions about feeding black oil sunflower seeds

    I am new to the goat world. We just purchased 3 Nigerian dwarfs does in the last 2-3 months. One is a 3 year old who is in milk. The other two are only about 6 months old. My 3 year olds production seems to be a little on the low side. At best I am getting about 3 cups a day, this is the total...
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    How to feed black oil sunflower seeds BOSS?

    I am new to the goat world. We just purchased 3 Nigerian dwarfs does in the last 2-3 months. One is a 3 year old who is in milk. The other two are only about 6 months old. My 3 year olds production seems to be a little on the low side. At best I am getting about 3 cups a day, this is the total...
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    Goat with sudden large lump on her side

    Yesterday when I went to milk my 3 year old NGD doe in the morning, she had a lump about the size of a golf ball cut in half on her left side about 6 inches forward of her tail and about 3 inches down from her spine. This is the side I milk from so I know the lump came on suddenly as it was not...
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    Newbie-things i have learned in the last 2 weeks with my Nigerians

    Obviously by the title, I am by no means an expert. Heck I don't know if I qualify as even a novice, but I have figured a few things out. I hope this post may help some others who may be just starting out. 1) it was difficult to find a milking pail for these little guys (Nigerian dwarf's), but...
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    Proper Milking Procedure

    I am new at this goat thing. I want to make sure I am making the right decision for my herd. I currently only have one in milk. I have received mixed feedback about stripping dry after milking. Some have said it can cause mastitis, or damage the udder. Other have said the doe will produce less...
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    Am I starving my goats or what?

    I just started my herd 2 weeks ago. I have 3 Nigerian dwarfs. on is a 3 year old doe in milk and the other 2 are 14 week old doelings. I am giving grain to the doe twice a day at milking. My question is about alfalfa consumption. I have a feeder in their small barn that is made with 2"X4" ag...
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    Hello everybody

    I just purchased my first goats, three Nigerian dwarfs. one is a 3 year old doe, and her 2 two doeling's who are 14 weeks old. I have tons off questions, so your knowledge is greatly appreciated.
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