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I have a purebred Great Pyrenees whose parents protected goats and a 1/2 pyr, 1/2 Bernese Mountain dog who was raised with goats. I got both dogs to guard my goats. I've bred the 2 because LGD pups are hard to find in my area, and I've had a lot of interest from other livestock owners. The...

My Nigerian Dwarf doe kidded October 2. I have been trying to milk her once a day because she only had 1 kid. The last few days, I've been getting about and ounce out of her at a milking. It also seems like she is trying to keep her buckling off of her. I have tried to put him on her, he's...

I've just added 2 does and a 2 month old buckling to my herd. Right now they're still in quarantine together. They all came from the same farm. Once there time is up, I'm wondering where the best place to keep my buckling. I'm nervous about putting him in my my yearling buck. I know I need...

Good morning! Last year I started raising Nigerian Dwarfs. This year I'm expanding from just milking to breeding too. I'm just wondering how far apart I should have my buck pen from my doe pen. I've had a lot of people tell me that if they bucks are too close the milk will taste musky...

I have 2 CVM ewe lambs who are 3 months old. I've been feeding them a grass/alfalfa mix hay. Is this enough or should I be doing something different? Thank for the advice!

I have a small flock of 3 Nigerian Dwarf goats and 2 La Manchas. I also have a Shetland Pony. Our pony only needs grass hay, but the goats have been getting a grass/alfalfa mix. I don't like having to buy 2 kinds of hay for everyone. How can I supplement the goats while only buying grass...

I'm currently milking my Nigerian Dwarf doe once a day. She still has a 7 week old doeling on her. I put baby in a crate around 8:30 pm, and milk in the morning between 8-8:30 am. I'd like to start milking twice a day, but I'm afraid my evening schedule will prevent me from milking...

I know this is usually a big no, no, but I have an interesting situation. I started with 2 bottle ewe lambs with the idea of keeping them separated from goats. Shortly after getting the girls we ended up with 2 bottle goats (long story). I put the goat babies in with the lambs to make bottle...

We have 2 sweet CVM bottle lambs right now. One if 5 weeks old and the other is 7 weeks. What is the best age to wean them from the bottle and how do I do it? Thanks for the help!!!

I've recently found a beautiful Katahdin ram lamb that I was planning on building a flock of Katahdin and Dorpers around. I recently got 2 CVM ewe lambs, and I'm thinking of changing my sheep plans. What happens to the wool if I crossbreed the ram with the CVM ewes? I'm toying with the idea...

Yesterday we picked up 2 CVM ewe lambs. On is 2 weeks old the other is 4 weeks old. They are bottle babies because their moms had triplets, and their previous owner wanted 2 lambs on each ewe. So now we have bottle babies. How much lamb milk replacer should we be feeding them at a time...

We are adding sheep and goats to the family soon. I want to put together a good first aid kit for them before they get here. What do you recommend? The sheep will be a small breeding flock of Katahdins and I'll have a Nubian milk goat (still looking for a buddy for her). Thanks, Sonja

I will soon be bringing home 2 young ewes and a young ram, so 3 sheep total. They will have to be in a fenced pen, since we don't have pasture. What is the average size pen I should have for them? I have a couple open and I want to put them in the right space. Thanks, Sonja

I have some horse hay that is dry and brown, but not moldy. Our pony won't touch it anymore. Is it safe for sheep or should I toss it in the compost? Thanks, Sonja

We are a new brewery that will be generating 1000's of lbs of "spent grain" each week. Spent grain is our term for ground barley that has been used in brewing and much of the starch content has been converted away. The resulting wet grain is excellent livestock feed that contains about 30%...

Our new Shetland pony needs a pasture buddy. Right now he's the only pony at our house. He does get a lot of attention from my 3 girls, and he seems happy at the moment. Would a pasture buddy be a good idea, and if so what kind of buddy? Thanks, Sonja

We've recently gotten a Shetland pony. We're in the midst of a cold, snowy snap and ice balls keep collecting in his hooves. How do I prevent this from happening? I've been cleaning them out daily and the farrier is coming out this week for a trim. Any advice in the meantime? Thanks for the...

My yorkshire X duroc is getting close to processing weight. What is the best way to move her from the pen to the trailer? I can't pull the trailer all the way over to the pig pen. Thanks, Sonja

We're looking to get our first horse. I'm looking for a very hardy horse, but also one who will be sure footed in the mountains. We live in the foothills of the Rocky's in a hilly wooded area. What breed would work well in a rugged mountain area? Thanks, Sonja

I'm considering raising sheep for meat. I would like to get a few lambs, possibly dorpers, katahdins, or a cross. How long does it take to finish out meat lambs? Thanks, Sonja