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I have an update. Wanda's leg was amputated last week at just above the ankle. The foot was damaged beyond repair, which is why it had to be amputated. She seems to be healing well. Vet wants me to come back in a week or two to make sure she's okay. My neighbor said he may be able to make a...

I have some bad news. Wanda tried to climb over the fence, and she broke her hind foot. Traditionally when livestock break their legs they get a bullet, but I didn't want to have to do that. So, I took her to the vet for an amputation. I don't know how she'll get around on three legs...

Yes, hopefully if they stay still or are not too skittish. Periwinkle is the one who is most okay with being milked.

It happened again yesterday, except this time Periwinkle was in heat. Ronin not only mounted Periwinkle, but also my other dwarf Bambina who might have been in heat (I'm not sure). Ronin is one busy little guy. Only lady left is Imzadi (Wanda's daughter). I expect lots of cute little kids in...

My little Nigerian dwarf buck Ronin had been getting out, so I sat and watched to see how he was doing it. But then, I noticed something else. Ronin was very interested in my Nubian/Boer doe Wanda, so I'm assuming she's in heat. My pygmy doe, Periwinkle, was pushing him away as if not...

I'll be looking at my budget to see what I can do about repairs in the goat yard. Also, considering chickens to raise for meat. It's a lot better than buying from the store.

Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely be looking at that in my next trip to Tractor Supply. I will probably need to fix the skirting on the bottom of my mobile home. It's patched up in a lot of places from where the goats busted under and then out through the front. Fortunately, they haven't...

I wouldn't mind if someone comes over to give suggestions.

For the majority of the time I've had goats, I was struggling with keeping the goats from busting into the house through the flimsy back door. I tried to fix that door, but they still manage to come in. So it's always barricaded. I am planning on building a porch that has gates which will...

Well, I still have to think about it before getting pigs. It's really a lot to consider, and many things could go wrong. I eat more chicken than any other meat, so I might consider chickens instead.

I'm considering getting pigs, so I have some questions. Some may be irrelevant to a first time pig owner, but I'm curious. I'm currently reading a book that answers some of these questions, but other opinions from experienced pig owners would be helpful. Is it okay to start with one gilt, and...

There are a few places in Terrell that I might like. There is a park called Ben Gill and there are also quite a few restaurants. There's also my yard and you can meet my goats. I'm not a Vegan; I like to classify myself as a poultrytarian. I eat lots of chicken. I try to avoid pork and...

Sounds like a lot of fun! If my neighbors can't take me, I can use Uber.

Yes, that would be great. Where do you meet? And may I make suggestions for meeting places?

:ep The nerd in me took out my calculator and discovered the sow was over 17 times the weight of the boar! Too bad this user's last time seen was 3 years ago, because I have some questions!

I'm in TX too! Just outside Terrell.

Xoloitzcuintli (dog breed)

I posted my journal. I accidentally uploaded Bambina's picture twice, as you can see. :\

I am in northeast Texas. It gets so hot in TX, I long for winter. I am a single man, the sole human inhabitant of my single wide mobile home. I share it with chinchillas, ferrets, rabbits, a dog, and a prairie dog. I live on 10 rented acres, but my goats are confined to a suitably-sized...

Here are my goats. Wanda is a Boer/Nubian mix, and her daughter Imzadi's sire was a pygmy with long hair. Bambina and Ronin are Nigerian dwarves. Ronin is my smallest, youngest, and only buck. Periwinkle is a pygmy; she's a total sweetheart and comes when called.