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Hello all, as the title suggests I am thinking about getting some sheep. I have goats already but I have heard sheep can be trickier. My goats are mostly pygmies, with one big whether(200 lb "pygmy cross") lol. Can sheep and goats get along, or will the sheep bully my goats? I know that sheep...

Leaving the brooder box.

Welcome!!! Your animals are so pretty and look really happy! Congrats on the move and good luck.

Try putting ping pong balls or wooden eggs near your rabbits, if the snake tries to swallow them thinking it’s an easy egg they won’t be able to get them back out and die. Not the nicest death, but it shouldn’t be messing with your animals. If you have the ability, I’ve heard peacocks attack...

I live in a similar climate it sounds lol, southerner over here! I have only had to use natural wormers for my goats and geese, that being said I do like a multi pronged approach. I prefer, and feel safer, using multiple natural dewormers instead of just one type which might not work on every...

I personally am a huge fan of essential oils and have tried a few mixes. 2 parts Tea tree, 1 clove, 1 lemon, and of course in a Carrier base. DE also works for mites, but I haven’t noticed if it repels.

Hello there, it’s been forever since you posted but I figured I’d reply just in case. Copper is easy to be overdosed so it would be great if you could consult a vet, that being said, if you’re anything like me you have no access to a vet or much anything of that sort. So, if you want to give...

We use Molly’s herbals first a dewormer, it’s totally natural and easier than mixing our own up lol. Pumpkin seeds are amazing for minor deworming. Garlic, fennel, wormwood, cinnamon, and a few other herbs can also work really well but be careful with wormwood in your pregger and nursing does. I...

I know when I first started I really didn’t have any experience or advice to give. Now it’s changed a little, but I still love to learn from everyone on here who actually has experience!

I’ll have to try some of these suggestions! But I’ve had to explain to many a non-farm person what blue-kote is and that it isn’t a bruise lol. Usually what gets on my hands is gone in two days and for my arms 3-4 if I don’t scrub them on purpose. The stuff is made to stick on, which is a great...

Sounds perfect, I’m sorry you’re having so many problems with these guys!

I would at least give immune boosters. apple cider vinegar is the main one, I have found that GSE, grapefruit seed extract, is super effective against most infections. Dandelions are also really great for immune and respiratory support. Chamomile is an all time favorite and power house as well...

I need to vaccinate my heard of goats and I’m really worried about anaphylaxis. We do not have a livestock vet ANYWHERE nearby and our local vets can’t even work with us because none of our goats are a patient so there’s no way to prescribe epi. Sooo... that brings me to my question, can I give...

Update: My sweet girl unfortunately passed this morning and it looks like it was tetanus. I have a Pygmy goat that was looking a little off yesterday but I assumed it was the heat. This morning she was laying down a lot, and has just been getting worse. Her back legs seem a bit stiff and her...

I have no clue here, but just in general I would definitely have a baby kit ready for this one. Good luck and I’m following for more pics! Btw, you animals are adorable!

If the mom lets you pick up the baby then I would just do a general check. Feel along the spine especially to see if there are any tender spots, pigs will let you know if you’ve hit one lol, and feel if any bones in the leg are out of place. If you’re not sure check another sound piglet for...

That rabbit name is hilarious! My first white rabbit was Lilian Frost, I wonder if they’re related lol. Congrats on the goat she’s adorable. A little piece of advice while I’m here, don’t play butting games. It can be super cute as babies to have them butt your hand and things like that but when...

As long as the Boer isn’t an unaltered male I don’t see why not. We have a 200 lb whether with our Pygmy goats and he is a calming presence for them, just as long as they get along size doesn’t matter.

Chickens! I’m hoping to sell most of my boys and maybe even a few hens, because they take up so much time and feed. But it used to be rabbits, I had eight or more in the house at the same time, but they were pets so I’m not sure if they still count as farm animals.

We like our goats to be able to graze, it really offsets the feed budget too! So we could keep three pygmies in about 1/4 acre with only small supplements in the summer and of course you have to feed through Winter. Keep in mind nursing mamas need way more feed. As far as shelters, goats don’t...