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    Barn Fire- please help- Not my barn

    It has been awhile since I have been here and I am sorry. I started a new job and just haven't been able to get online here but this is important. I do not know these people but farmers should stick together. A family farm near us had their poultry and goat/sheep barns burn down. They lost...
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    Will Soap Absorb Smells?

    I have been trying to find a place in my house to cure my soap. I am concerned it may absorb some smells in the house. I have not made soap in the large quantities I am making it now and was always able to cure it in a small, out of the way closet with a fan on it. That is not an option right...
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    Looking for Alpaca Yarn

    My friend is a wonder fiber-craftsperson, she knits, sews, crochets and makes beautiful things. She is looking for homespun alpaca yarn for a project. Where can we find some? Where would you buy something like this? I have seen it at festivals and such but it isn't festival season yet.
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    Supplimenting the Dog Food

    We now have 4, large breed LGD's. Jack is 140 lbs, Snowy in 90 lbs. At 7 months old the pups are 70 lbs for Peron and 60 lbs for Zorya. I expect both of them will top out in the 100-130 lb range. We love them all and want them to have the best care possible. That being said, they are...
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    Jack training Peron- random pictures

    WE got these pups at the Bluegrass Performance Invitational Sale. They came from a goat farm in Virginia. There were 8 pups in the litter and we couldn't choose between these two so we got them both. This is Peron The first night, he wasn't so sure about the flash. He likes to sit and...
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    Barn Fire- 40 goats dead

    This happened this morning, maybe 15 miles from me. I don't know the owner but as President of the Northern Kentucky Goat Producers I am trying to find a way to help. http://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2014/04/10/crews-on-scene-of-walton-barn-fire/7539093/ Just a reminder to all of us how...
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    Pregnant Does allowing other babies to nurse

    This is a new one for me. I have 3 does who could kid any day now, but haven't yet. They are allowing every baby in the barn to nurse on them. I had them penned them up but I really don't want to pen them constantly, they need to get out and enjoy the few sunshiny days we have. I let them...
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    Jack- Babysitter

    By Southern's request, I will relay stories about Jack. Jack is a Great Pyr who is around three years old. We got Jack from a farm in central Ohio. He was living with his momma and two goats and was about 6 months old. His momma was a good guardian who was also good with people. Jack was...
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    Hard Working LGD

    This is Snowy. She works the night shift.
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    Lets play When and How many

    The goats were out enjoying the sunshine this weekend so I took a few pictures. This group of girls are due between January 17th and 3/24/14. They have all been ultrasounded and confirmed pregnant. This is Fat Girl. She is 8 years old an has had 7 kids in the last three years. This is...
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    I thought he was joking

    I thought Brent was kidding me when he told me about his new Livestock Guardian... but here he is!
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    Teach Football or Farming?

    Interesting article. I think this is great! http://sports.yahoo.com/news/ncaaf--how-one-small-texas-college-made-money-by-saying-no-to-football-065751785.html
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    Help me pick a photo of Quantum for the website

    This is Quantum Singularity. He is a CGI buck out of Pango. He is easily, the most difficult goat to catch I have. He won't let you get within 10 feet of him. He is a fence jumper and a rip the gate apart buck and I LOVE him. :drool Hubby is about ready to toss him INTO a quantum...
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    Help me pick a photo of Bullet for the website

    I am updating my website (finally!) and want some new pictures of the bucks. Quantum wouldn't stand still but I did get a few of Bullet. Help me pick one, please tell me what you like about the ones you pick and dislike about those you don't. I will probably use at least two. Number 1...
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    Unexpected cria, Mom isn't nursing- I know nothing about alpacas

    My coworker bought some alpacas a few months ago. He doesn't know anything about taking care of them and I do not know much. Today he came home and found a cria. He had no idea the mom was even pregnant. He called me because he doesn't know anyone else to call. The baby is up and walking...
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    Microchips and readers

    I have decided we are going to go with microchipping our registered animals. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands and places to buy readers and chips? I have spoken with Avid, they seem reasonable and offer discounts to AKGA and NKR members, which we are both.
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    Obessed with goat hind ends?

    It was posted recently that someone was concerned she had become obsessed with Goat Butts. This is normal. After feeding every night I have a ritual called the Evening Hiney Check I walk up and down the line of goats pigging out in the feeder and look at the hind ends. I look for signs of...
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    Baby goat having trouble standing

    This one has me stumped. This baby was FINE. He is the one who was standing up on his front legs before he had his back half out of his momma. He was born Saturday evening. He was a bouncing around baby by Sunday. He was up and nursing fine this morning. Tonight I come home and he is...
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    Goats need help in Indiana!

    This was forwarded to me from another group. The Craigslist posting has been removed and I do not know if it is legitimate. If there is anyone in the area, can you please check up on it and help! Free baby goats to good home We have 14 baby goats that are free to a good home, must have...
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    Small Ruminant Grazing Conference- Morehead, KY, Feb 2, 2013

    This looks like it will be great! Learning all about forages and feed for goats and sheep! There is also a session on marketing your farm. I plan on being there! Any Goaties or Sheeple going to join me? http://www.uky.edu/Ag/Forage/Small%20Ruminant%20Grazing%20Conference%202013.pdf
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