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It is time for my Christmas tree to leave the house. Can I feed my Frazier fir to the goats? Probably not the whole thing at one time since this...
Thanks! I don't see many goats, but didn't realize how small they were until I went to the fair this weekend and saw some other full sized dairy...
My first three goats are all around 7 months right now and still seem small. The wethers are both Alpines and the doe is a Nubian/Apine/? cross....
I think my current favorite goat antic is that mine like to lay in the old cast iron tub (empty) in the pasture. Not only does it make a nice...
Re: poision trees? cutting Cherries The cherries are only poisonous when wilted, like when a branch breaks off in a storm. They are fine when...
I am new to goats and mine are still babies, so I can't offer any advice to you. My little doe came with a huge collection of lice and so I gave...
I think it is an ongoing process because the nits hatch out later, so you have to deal with several generations. The shampoo is good to get rid...
Here's what worked for me- I flea combed (a lot of work, but instant relief. Luckily, she is a lap goat) my kid to get off as many of the lice as...
Thanks! Your advice does help- I have been doing pretty much like you said, but wasn't sure it it was the right thing to do. Andrea
Ah, the spray bottle is a good idea! I have been doing the same thing of pushing him away- but was a little worried he would interpret it as my...
Okay, so I know how to horse whisper, and we watch The Dog Whisperer, but I have no idea how to 'whisper' to my goats, lol. I have three kids, a...
I don't know if this would work in the goat world- I am more used to horses- but could you do a lease to own situation? Write up contracts of...
Shew, thanks! I'll stop worrying then. I thought I was going to have to duct tape up their little horns, lol.
All three of my 2-3 month old Alpine and Alpine cross kids have horns. I recently added a new wether and he and my other wether have been doing...
It took me two years to talk my husband into letting me get a goat. The first one was lonely, so that led to the second one. The second one did...
Thanks for the help! Talked to the vet today and she said pretty much what you guys said, so I am going to just keep an eye on the lumps. Andrea
I gave my kids a CDT vaccine on Sunday, in the armpit as recommended by my vet in case of abcess. Today, they have lumps where I gave the...
Thanks ladies! So if he is 7 weeks now, do you think this is a good plan- start now by cutting him down to three 10 oz bottles per day for a week...
First, I need to start by saying that you guys are great! I really appreciate all the help you have given me and hope in the future to be able to...
I am probably the last person on here to ask about goat breeds, but I have a little doeling with very similar ears and I was told that she was a...
