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As stated in first line after kids -nigies- (nigerian dwarf).. reinforces why I posted in two places- the hope that someone actually reads it and offers advice. At this point I have went down to force her to feed him. He actively pursues nursing but she pushes him away or jumps from him when he...

This will be a bit long but will have most information. Have kids (nigies) again for first time in 6 years.Kidded 5/18 at 2130. I was able to be there and assisted mom in getting kids delivered and cleaned up using towels I have used every other time that were stored in my kidding box. Mom...

Grrrrrr went down to barn and noticed my gal that I thought I had bred last month was tail wagging and acting out as she typically does when in heat.. did not notice any clear drainage so will be trying again.. thankfully my boys are always receptive and willing! Might have to do a change up...

Never had that problem here. I live in NE Ohio and it can get pretty darn cold here.. when it is super nasty I don't even open up the barn. They all stay inside and this year barn did not get cleaned so there is a thick layer of compost that is providing warmth too. I have used the bag balm on...

The other thing to keep in mind is that if your goats are healthy and well fed, then they may actually nibble something here and there that may be considered bad but it shouldn't hurt them. Now if they are unhealthy and underfed then they stand a chance of gorging more on bad stuff! I have had...

I would say use the vege's sparingly with the goats and up the hay! Goats need roughage so a "little" should be free choice or depending on their weight. My goats get between 1-1.5 flakes(as an estimate) of hay per goat (nice sized flakes from 55-60 lb bales) each day. Use fruits and veges...

I am totally picturing this and humming the song Jailbreak by Thin Lizzy! Goats, ya gotta love them!!!!

When people ask for advice (animal related and/or animal emergency treatment info) and based on the facts that are provided, some knowledgeable advice with experience behind it is offered --they reallllllllllly should not become nasty and put you down because of advice/treatment recommendations...

Try to position your boys upwind from neighbors.. I have my pen down and behind my barn and it is approximately a good 80 yards or so from the house.. but when a breeze catches it just right.. well eau de buck is on the breeze! I have nigies and they tend to mainly get nasty in the fall... it...

get yourself some granulex spray for that large gash and maybe even the butt sores... It has worked amazing on my does that were viciously attacked by dogs (literal holes and deep wounds).. quickly aids in healing and ridding the necrotic tissue!!! Look online.. varying prices but cheapest I...

My goats have been on long acting penicillin-combi pen ( 5 cc dose) since this happened.. recently I have went to every other day on the ones still brewing infection in wounds.. it is absolutely important to let the wounds drain.. you don't want to put anything that will prevent this.. my vet...

Just wondering about my course of treatment and looking for some advice.. The initial attack happened Tuesday morning.. vet was here by time I got home and evaluated all that survived.. please note that these are all nigerian dwarf does age 2.5-9 and a mini nubian (who would be the largest...

Yes photo evidence has been gathered.. the Police Officer who came to remove the dogs who were actually trapped in the pasture after the carnage took lots of photos including the deceased goats. also got the remaining ones covered infresh blood. I have taken some additional photos and video of...

My worst nightmare came true earlier this week, when 3 pit bull/mixes somehow got into my goat pen and killed 3 of my goats and horrifically injured the other 5. My vet came literally right after it happened and immediately started them on heavy doses of twin pen and steroids.. last night I was...

a pair of overalls to wear only for this chore. or if they are not tooo bad wait a bit longer in winter when he cleans up a bit. One thing I have done for my bucks and it works wonders is keeping a very rocky pen and a plank covered in roofing shingles that they have to walk up and down each...

Another product to keep on hands is Wonder Dust! It works Wonders!!!! I have used it on open sores on goats and chickens that were attacked by a mink and stripped of flesh! The powder aids in drying up and covering open areas while allowing them to breathe and heal slowly. It has a charcoal...

buck scent seems to be an acquired smell! sometimes have to wash my hands half a dozen times before truly gone! To put it in perspective, I have a predominantly white buck (has some tan spots on him) and in full rut he is a lovely shade of golden brown.. yuck!! I have also discovered that on...

owning bucks is shall we say and acquired taste..hahah.. yes they stink and of course the stinkier they are the more loveable they are.. I have been peed on, rubbed on, attempted humped on.. all part of the process.. fall is always the worst.. rut is in full blow and they are at their buckiest...

just wondering why you are breeding back to nd? if indeed you are trying to bring those ears down and roman up that nose..putting more nd in the equation would not help.. I would leary about the 1 gen.. his genes are still iffy.. I agree above a 2nd or 3rd gen would be fine but again you would...

is there confirmation that this buck has actually produced before? That would be my first guess.. what about size wise.. are the buck and doe comparable in size or at least buck a bit bigger. I have never bred any of my goats before 1.5 -2 years of age.. helps them mature out.. so at this...