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  1. ShadyTreeAcres

    Input needed on my mini-herd

    Here is my current setup, for reference. Arya - Nigerian Dwarf doeling, 10 month old Rory - Nigerian Dwarf doe, 2.5 years old (Mo's sister) Mo - Nigerian Dwarf doe, 2.5 years old (Rory's sister) Niles - Nubian wether, 3 years old Frasier - Nubian wether, 3 years old Here is my dilemma. I...
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    Eating lots of loose minerals...good or bad?

    I have a bag of the MannaPro loose minerals. I will try what you suggest and top dress their feed for awhile. Thanks!
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    Eating lots of loose minerals...good or bad?

    They are about 2yo. Two wethers, two does. Never had minerals as far as I know.
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    Eating lots of loose minerals...good or bad?

    I recently starting putting out loose minerals for my nigerians. I filled up a wall mounted feed bowl about half way and expected them to just eat a tiny bit. They've emptied it twice in the last 5 days! Its one of those black ones from TSC, holds about 4 cups. Is this normal? Indicative...
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    2 questions about weight and hair

    P Just hay at this point in her crate. I still have her separated from the adults until this weekend.
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    2 questions about weight and hair

    First off, here is a pic of my Aryas muzzle. It seems like she's losing some hair on it, any thoughts as to why? If I compare to a pic from a few weeks ago it wasn't like this. Secondly, here is an overhead picture. Does she look overweight? She weighed in at 15lbs yesterday, she's about...
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    Shady Tree picture thread

    All dry after her bath. Bath time!
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    Shady Tree picture thread

    Niles and Frasier are wethered. And I agree, they are very good looking boys. Arya gets to come in occasionally for snuggles. I plan on giving her a bath tomorrow so she'll be in until she's completely dry as it's going to be in the 20's here.
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    Shady Tree picture thread

    Arya is about 5 months. Niles and Frasier are around a year
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    Shady Tree picture thread

    Just wanted to show off my small herd. Niles and Frasier the Nubian brothers My baby. Arya Stark. Nap time
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    Frost free outdoor hydrant

    I have an old, leaky hydrant in my barn that I want to replace before it gets much colder. Got any tips on brands or things to make sure I do at the same time? Repairing is not an option...this things looks old. Also, how do I know if the one I have can be replaced just at the top or if I...
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    Goats can change lives

    Excellent story I came across today. https://www.worldvision.org/sponsorship-news-stories/gift-catalog-goats-give-hope?campaign=3221101
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    Goat toys and structures for pasture

    I am finishing up my goats pasture area this weekend and am curious what everyone has bought or built for their goats to play with/on? I have found a large wooden spool on Craigslist for $30 that I plan to pick up on Sunday. Any other ideas? Pics are also super helpful!
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    New goats

    I have 3 ND's and two Nubians. Love them all but the Nubian wethers are the funniest to watch. The ND doe is the most tame, but she is/was a bottle baby.
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    Anyone use this fence

    alrighty then! Return it is. So I guess that brings me back to needing to stretch the woven wire then right?
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    Anyone use this fence

    Fencing is so confusing, I have read to NEVER use woven wire for goats and then I read to ONLY use it. What is a newbie to do? I have two rolls of 60" welded wire from TSC in my truck...now I'm considering returning it. I have the 6ft t posts so I'd have a foot at the top with no support...
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    A few really simple questions...

    Today is the day the baby goes down to one bottle. She is eating hay very well but doesn't touch the bit of grain I put in with her. I'm assuming this isn't necessarily a bad thing. On another note...we got 2 more goats! We got a pair of mini-Nubians (brothers) pretty cheap and couldn't pass...
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    A few really simple questions...

    My baby is a doeling, I'm staying away from bucks And yes, I have read Fiasco Farms site thoroughly, just looking for specifics. Thanks for the reply.
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    A few really simple questions...

    When you guys say Free Choice you just mean that its available at all times right? What are you using for hay feeders? I have been considering one of the net type bags. I've seen numerous types of mineral feeders online using PVC pipe. Is there no risk of the goats overeating minerals...
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    Sending blood in for testing- shipping

    How do you guys draw the blood? Or does the vet do it?
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