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Also one more question I’ve been researching flanking position... but what is the proper age to begin this discipline?

Thank you so much for your input! I spoke with my vet and she said she can do the disbudding, or dehorning with a light anesthesia if he has more buds than we thought. (We pick him up tomorrow morning!) I also asked her if it’s safe to do late castration. I’d like to have a go at breeding and...

hi! So I have two Nigeriandwarf does. Both about 2 years old. They are playful, people friendly, and very sweet. Great with ducks, chickens, cats, and kids. They are disbudded for safety on our small backyard farm. We’ve got about 2 acres and are planning to bring a 3 week old buckling into our...

Thank you so much for this info!! I was kinda thinking he may be a bit too big but I’m waiting for more info from the owner it’s hard to tell from the pictures. And ideally if we get a male to add to our herd I’d like to experience breeding. But certainly don’t want my girls to get hurt!

I have 2 Nigerian dwarf does. They are about 2 years old and acclimated to living amongst chickens and ducks while free ranging. We’re on about an acre and a half and recently received an offer on a brush buck. One and most importantly what should I know about the different breed/ can these...

Thank you!!! I have two does and no plans for future breeding we just love farm animals! But I appreciate the info!!!

Hey everybody! So our backyard farm is growing and prospering and bring sooo much joy! We now have ducks, chickens, and two Nigerian dwarf does. I keep driving past a huge farm and eye balling their donkeys and can’t help but think we could use one! Haha So my question is, is it necessary two...

That’s good to hear. I figure sooner is better, and I’m happy the vet with sedate them so it’s not such a traumatic event. They have just begun to bud I’m just hoping they don’t grow like crazy in a week!

They are Nigerian dwarfs. I will take pictures tomorrow in daylight, their barn light doesn’t make for good photos!

So I understand that everyone has different opinions on the topic, and I certainly see both. After a lot of consideration I’ve decided to disbud the girls. We do not have a huge property and amongst fences and obstacles I just want to ensure no one gets hung up or hurt. I just think it will...

Here’s some fun in the sun!

They have a crate inside for when they are alone and it was beautiful and sunny yesterday so they played while I worked in the yard. I’ve gotten them now eating 2oz every 4hrs no problem!! I think I was just scared to get in there and really open their mouth at first. They’ve been perfect now...

She kind of wants to suckle from the side of her mouth working on that.

UPDATE: The girls are home and settling in. WOW is it harder to diapers a goat than a newborn baby. Haha but we managed and everyone is in their jammies. Hops seems to be more interested in the bottle but it’s day one and I’m new to them. They’ve been taking very little amounts at more frequent...

They are precious!!! And thank you for your input. It’s been a little rainy so I’m thinking I’ll have them stay inside for a week at nights and they can play outside with me during the day. Glad I went and bout grain and minerals today! Had to skip hay since it’s raining and I didn’t want it to...

I bring home my two doelings tomorrow, they’ll be three days old and bottle fed for a while. I’m wondering when y’all introduce grain, minerals, and hay? I’ve done tons of research but there’s a lot of conflicting methods. I know everyone probably finds what works best for their goats but is...

Oh and I also spoke to her about arriving at a time where she can show me how to bottle feed! So I’m feeling much better about that! Can’t wait to go get these girls!

UPDATE: The breeder just contacted me and a woman who was taking a doeling before me no longer can! Soooo we will have our pair of baby girls tomorrow! I feel so blessed that it is all working out and my girls will have each other! Going to call them Barley and Hops!:love

Thank you!! Y’all can count on more pictures!

Hi, thank you!! I’m so excited to be a goat mom! Haha And it sounds like there are a few litters due but only one within the next two weeks so that’s why I’m praying there’s a girl in it for me! I suppose if not I’ll have to wait for another one or perhaps get a little boy... I know it’s not...