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  1. Chebird

    Do I need to worry about bloat?

    Yesterday afternoon my nine month old miniature Jersey steer got into the grain storage area. From what I can tell, he mostly ate black sunflower seeds and chicken scratch, but he also ate some miniature pig chow. He came running for his nightly bottle (before I noticed what he had done) and...
  2. Chebird

    Feeding a Miniature Jersey

    Hello all, Our miniature Jersey steer is six months. He eats Bermuda hay, 1/2 gallon of milk (weaning him), and about nine pounds of Purina Precon RX6. He's a little "lush" which we don't mind since winter is coming soon. This guy is a beloved pet, not food. How long do we keep him on the...
  3. Chebird

    We are smitten with this miniature Jersey!

    Hello all! A few weeks ago, I picked up a little mini Jersey calf, and I never imagined how fun having a calf could be! My husband and I are getting together a little petting zoo. We have eight goats, a mini donkey, 2 mini horses and now Cecil. I'm posting to check with you experts if you all...
  4. Chebird

    Goat ate bailing twine.

    Good morning, Yesterday, my husband noticed bailing twine hanging out of our Oberhashli's mouth. He pulled out about three feet, but then the goat was uncomfortable, so Hubby cut the string off at his mouth. We don't know how much is still in him. We just lost his brother last month due to...
  5. Chebird

    Confused About Feed

    Hi there, we had to have the vet out the other day for a very uncomfortable wether. He was crying and his belly looked like he was constipated. I gave him a dawn and water enema. The vet said to give him olive oil. That helped a little. The vet did come out and give him Banamine. Then last...
  6. Chebird

    Pregnant or Fat?

    We adopted this cute gal from a rescue. The rescuer said she doesn't think there is any way that she could be pregnant. But I am beginning to doubt. Can a donkey look like this and not be pregnant? By the way she is a mini about 18 years old.
  7. Chebird

    Guess on Breed?

    Hello all! We got these darling wethers last month. Were told they were about a year old. They are rather skittish but eat out of our hands. The one with the most black lets us pet him. What breed(s) do you think they are, and besides feeding them treats, is there any way to get them to be more...
  8. Chebird

    Confused About Loose Minerals

    Good morning! I'm confused about loose minerals. I have read that many people leave out minerals free choice for their goats. I bought Manna Pro goat minerals, and there is a caution on the bag stating not to let them eat more than the recommended amount. I've tried to hand-feed my guys a small...
  9. Chebird

    New With Goats <3

    Good morning! My husband and I picked up three yearling Nigerian/Nubian crosses a few days ago to help clean a pasture where we keep our 34 year-old Arabian horse. The goats are pretty much untouched. We are working on just getting them to see us as a good thing. We sit out in the pasture with...
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