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I didn't think it was a good thing either--glad my instincts were right about that one. I would rather he just ignore me or respect my space while I'm there--my interaction with him is very limited--but I dont want to dread going to the barn because of this guy. Thanks! This is exactly what I...

Thanks Mully! Can I do anything to win his favor? What healthy treats can I give them without interfering with their diet? Anything to put the both of us at ease.

I recently moved to a new barn with my horses and to my surprise they have a couple alpacas. They are 2 neutered males, one just ignores me, the other is what they call friendly--but I have to tell you I am a bit put off by him. I feel what they call friendly might be a mild form of...

I had the same problem with the Malware scam thing just yesterday. It is so frustrating--though I dont have a teenager to blame--it was all me. I thought it was an authentic Microsoft product. I only realized my error when it asked for money. I was able to remove it by downloading...

Your pasture is beautiful! Very cute goats. Good luck with them.

Great news! I had mine tested 4 days ago and am still waiting for the results.

My goats are afraid of my horses, so I leave them at home when I ride. But I would imagine if they were regularly pastured together and familiar with each other, the goats would follow. I am sure they could keep up with a regular walking pace of a horse though. They would most likely stop to...

I also hike with my goats...thought I was the only one. Just like Ariel's herd, my girls do not let me get too far ahead of them. I only hike the trails behind our neighborhood (we all share the trails). I really think they enjoy it, and honestly they listen better than my dogs.

Great pictures! Love the action shot of the dogs running. Very nice farm you have there.

I have a security light I can leave on for them. I will try it. I got both does last year already bred, so this would be my first cycle with them. I was pretty sure she was coming in heat--but wasn't sure due to the length of time it "seemed" to be lasting. I'll let you know how she does...

No, she isn't alone. I have 2 does, these girls have been together since they were babies. I just didn't mention the other doe because she isn't screaming all night.

Hi Everyone, I hope someone can give me some insight... I have a doe that a week ago suddenly start crying at night for no apparent reason. At first I thought she might be going into heat, but we are going on 8 days of this behavior (too long for a heat cycle, right?). Nothing has changed...

Excellent, I'll do it that way. As much as I'd like to make cheese and soap, I really don't have the time right now (maybe next year). I am just thrilled that my goat experience, thus far, has been a good one. Thanks everyone!

I have 2 goats that I am currently hand milking. I have 13 quarts of milk in the fridge from the past 3 days. My question is, if I reduce their feed, and do not completely "milk them out" will their production decrease? I have read that it will, but would rather ask the experienced people...

I don't know of too many animals, reptiles, etc... that can use cedar shavings, but I thought generally pine shavings were okay for livestock.

Geez, I really hope there isn't anything wrong w/ using pine shavings. That's what I use, as it seems to be the most absorbant bedding. Is it not safe?

That is hilarious.

Okay Kelly G, you have me intrigued with the Fjord breed. Do you know of any breeders in the MD/VA area? I have sent an email to Hill Farm Fjords in MD this morning, but they are the only ones listed that I could find in this area.

I'm going to keep looking. I have my Vet looking for me, and my farrier. I need to heal a bit first though, I am still black and blue and have tree rash on my forearms. I know what you all mean about having to make the horse bombproof yourself, been there too. I'm just not as young as I was...

Here are my two, the first is Chico 14 yr old grade horse. The second is Misty, 25 yr old Foundation stock quarter horse.