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This AM. while making my rounds for my goats and chickens, I came across a baby rabbit . All alone. and cleaned, no injuries, cold, but still with a hole lot of fight in him ( him for sure ). I picked him up and put him in my shirt to warm up while I finished my chores. Got him inside and wanted...

Oh my !! My Suzzy kidded. First time for both of us.. 3 Boys in 25 min. all above 4 lbs, ( good sized, healthy ) with "NO" complications Born March 21. :celebrate

I was just wondering how much molasses-per gallon of warm water ?? We are looking at some seriously cold temps. for a while, won't get any sleep tonight.!! Was just thinking - my mother said that when it was this kind of cold, as a child she used to heat up bricks, wrap them with some cloth and...

MY herd is a group of (gobble-de-goops) they love their alfalfa pellets ( horse sized, cut down to size, by hand.) I've had to dole it out, because free choice turned into an inhale - athon. So now they get it in their AM & PM dishes and periodically a hand full each through out the day. So I...

Are all alfalfa pellets the same ??? Alfalfa is alfalfa, right ?? !! I can't seem to find a brand of alfalfa pellets for goats around here so is alfalfa for horses ok ??:hu

I have 3 does, one 11 mo. and 2 at 8 mo. I'm not sure if I should breed this year because they are so young. Of course they think they are ready !! I don't want to have problems with birthing because of first time and young age.

Amy my 3 mo. old doeling has started this cough, but its more like she's trying to bring something up kind of cough. Like a hair ball but goats don't get hair balls. This doesn't happen on a constant bases, only now an then. She is totally fine in all aspects. All I know is that when one of my...

How long after breeding for the first time dose the udder start to form ?? And can I feel for any thing to be certain that it has started to form, or its just fat and she isn't preg.??:rolleyes:

I"ve looked for information on using activated charcoal, and can't seem to find the answers that I'm looking for.:caf. 1) What form dose one use for plant poisoning in a goat. ( Powdered ? ) 2) How is it used ?/How dose one administer it ?? 3) How much to use ??? Also if any one has used it for...

After a lot of searching , I have finally decided on what brand to feed my goats. Now it's down to a Textured or Pellet form. Is there really any big difference.? Digestibility; Do they like one more than the other.? exct..... Any problems with either.?

I ran across a web sight North America Pack Goat Association ; what a find.!!!!! The pictures are fantastic , and they reel one in.. I most certainly would love to train my goats to go packing Please share your adventures .:clap:old

Well , here it goes. I've decided to start a journal to day because I have been having some really good talks and ideas . I would like to start MY JOURNY right here.:love It's official !! I received a phone call this am. My breeder , had a goat give birth. 2 boys , 1 girl.. The doeling will...

How dose one go about registering a goat ? At what age ? Befor or after its sold ? Do the parents need to be ? Is it the Association of the breed ?:hu

As a new member I thought I would start something to put my own and that of others who may be totally new to any of this( minds at an even keel ). This sight is great , and I wouldn't rather a greater bunch of people to turn to in times of need. But I some times find myself a little overwhelmed...

I realize each person has their own reasons for doing it or not. But I have heard that by doing it,it could cause a goat to loose some of its ability to fight off infections and such. Is this true ?? Does disbudding play a roll in a goats over all health.:old

Do goats like snow? You know, romp around in it, make goat angels???:clap

I live in an area where goats are classified dairy or meat and can't seem to find a brand name or supplier for both needs. Is there any, or do I mix & match?? Also will my boys eat different stuff ?? Even though spring is still a ways, away I want to have everything all set for them and myself.

I am so glad to have this opportunity. This sight is a god sent. I live in a small city called Rutland, and although VT. is a dairy state. Back yard farming is fairly new. I am investing in some Kinder goats in the spring, from PA. It will be my first time ever. And although I have done a lot of...