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Pregnant Doe?

I’m stumped y’all.

So, maybe I’m wrong (hopefully I’m wrong) but my doe’s stomach is big, hard, and I can feel like “objects” inside of her. She hasn’t been herself and maybe I’m just imagining it but her ligaments seem to be a tiny bit softer...

Green Mountain Farm Oct 27, 2020 at 6:26 PM Read More Replies: 7

Microscope camera

I mention this in another thread but still curious to find how good they work. Has anyone out here that has the camera for on screen viewing of goat samples? Is it better or not. I have been looking but not sure if it works. The ones I have...

TCOLVIN Oct 27, 2020 at 7:13 AM Read More Replies: 9

My boy cut his ear pretty bad

Hey all,

So this is the first injury that any of my boys have sustained in the 3 years we have had them. They have been pretty easy so far. Yesterday I noticed my boy has a nasty cut behind his ear. It looks to be about 1-2 inches long and is...

Rustygirl84 Oct 27, 2020 at 3:14 PM Read More Replies: 7

Best early pregnancy signs?

I've had goats for a while now and the most frustrating part about breeding and pregnancy is not knowing if the doe is pregnant in the early stages (first 2 months). Obviously, if the doe doesn't come back into heat, she's probably bred, but two...

Adam Spires Oct 26, 2020 at 8:04 PM Read More Replies: 4