It is possible to have 2 kids born *during the same kidding* that were conceived 3 weeks apart. It actually happens quite often in herds were the buck is left to run. A lot of people call one a "runt" or a "cull" not understanding what has taken place. However, the truth is it may actually be...
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Contest Type: Photo
Category: For fun
Subcategory: Getting to know one another and new species / breeds
Division(s): Adult and Youth
Places / Tittles: Adults = 6 X 'secret' tittles have been chosen in advance; Youth = Every youth entry is a...
Location: Indiana USA Zip code 47460
Delivery: Can be arranged within a reasonable distance for a fee.
Also... I will be traveling from Indiana to Arkansas to buy some new Boer stock in a couple weeks. I would be happy to travel a LGD to it's new home *FREE* if it is on the way!
Shipping: I have...
Do you know how / have you measured her 'softening' (in the croup area)? I find it very reliable! Especially in comparison to udder guessing (as some does will get their udder 4 weeks before kidding, while others not until after the kids are born). I can explain 'how to' if you need help.
As...
Drugs and goats:
---Aspirin is approved for goats.
---"Bute" (given orally -powder or bolus form) is a great pain releaver and anti-inflammatory, prolonged use is hard on them, but it is something worth having around!
---"Banamine" (comes as oral paste -OR- injectable liquid) is a great pain...
We have both 'calf-huts' and 'hog-huts'. I would think the calf hut would work for hogs, but not the other way around. The calf huts are taller, and a little narrower / the hog-huts are shorter and wider. My guess is it would depend on what size they are (different brands have different sizes /...
Sometimes with these little tiny babies, their tendons and such just need a little time to strengthen, and to stretch and contract in the right places. Sometimes it is corrected within an hour of birth others need a few weeks, but *most* seem to grow out of it at some point. It can be due to a...
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Bill of Squatter's Rights
Any object, inanimate or living, or any goat, having been residing in a location for a time period of no less than one year, may hear in have right to become permanent, and may not be forced to be relocated...
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(side note: Isn't it funny how those we put...