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  1. AndreaS

    Nursing sow concerns

    Hi All, We have a 1 year old gloucestershire old spot sow who had piglets a week ago. This is her first litter and our second time going through the farrowing process so we're still newbies. She had 8 piglets and they were all doing well. Last night we castrated the three boys and that went...
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    Harnesses on goats

    HI again everyone, I'll probably be blowing up this thread until we get settled in with our new goats ;) To recap for those who did not see my other post: We just got two new Nigerian dwarf X Pygmy goats, The mothers name is Star and she is appx 5 years old, and the little 2 month old...
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    Introducing goats and dogs

    Hello everyone! Yesterday we got our first goats. They are Nigerian Dwarf X Pygmy. Very cute. The Momma is 5 years old and the little buckling is 2 months. They came from a farm that has Corgis. Before we even went out to see them, I asked the girl who was selling them how they do with dogs...
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    Multi- purpose cattle- Oxen teams?

    Hi everyone! I'm Andrea, and I just joined here, but am also a member of BYC. My Fiance and I are building our little homestead bit by bit. The next step will be a family cow. My first reason for getting a cow is for milk and dairy products. I very much want to be able to make my own cheese...
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