That is why wethers rock. :lol: Actually, the head-butting is normal. Our boys square off quite a bit. I have no doubt whatsoever that the climbing area we built (just some raised pallets with a solid top put on) are the best thing ever. They get a lot of energy out climbing and jumping on...
Yes, I can relate to that. I have to say, though, that we had help with the chicken math due to a family of raccoons. You learn quick in this business, don't you? Well, we are less three raccoons and still have 11 chickens left. :D Some doors, improved fencing, netting and traps have us...
Well, we had a couple of Holland Lops. Then, we were asked to adopt three Mini Rexes. (Oops, we forgot to mention the two does each have a small litter.) Make that TEN Mini Rexes. So, we can sell the babies, leaving us with five total. I can handle this.
Well, our son wants to keep one of...
I can't imagine dogs and goats mixing well. (I know our Jack Russells and the goats would NOT be a good mix.) But, some mixes would surprise you. We have a goat, a lamb and a Cayuga duck that are the best of buddies. We have other goats, but these three seem to be a clique.
That is terrible. Hope all goes well with the new ones. (Oh, BTW, my son lives in Harrisonburg. Mt. Crawford, actually.)
We have had not issues with our guys so far. :fl
Our goats (so far) have not been pushing the fence much at all except the area where they can see the house, and that section (about 50 feet) is panel fence, so there is no way they are bowing that.
My neighbors (who have quite the "little" farm) use a combination of animals. They had two llamas which live with the goats and sheep. They have a turkey with the chickens. They have a couple of donkeys (which are housed separately, but seem to keep many evils away by noise alone). They also...