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Update: she just peed, so definitely not dehydrated. As I’ve been sitting with her, she is breathing harder than even an hour ago. I gave LA-200 SQ at 1ml/10kg dosing (she is 4.2kg) (she fought nicely!). Watching her closely. She’s taken a few sips of her bottle with encouragement (she is still...

Update: she just peed, so definitely not dehydrated. As I’ve been sitting with her, she is breathing harder than even an hour ago. I gave LA-200 SQ at 1ml/10kg dosing (she is 4.2kg) (she fought nicely!). Watching her closely. She’s taken a few sips of her bottle with encouragement (she is...

I have three, 26-day-old Barbado ewe bottle babies (triplets). They have been doing GREAT! Taking bottles (3-5 oz) 4-5 times a day (they tell me when they’re full - i don’t press them, and I’m ok with more “grazing on the bottle” throughout the day whenever I go out to them). They have access...

I have three, 26-day-old Barbado ewe bottle babies (triplets). They have been doing GREAT! Taking bottles (3-5 oz) 4-5 times a day (they tell me when they’re full - i don’t press them, and I’m ok with more “grazing on the bottle” throughout the day whenever I go out to them). They have access...

Does anyone give lambs (especially bottle-babies) probiotics around weaning? I feel like my goats have done better with “Goats Prefer Probiotic Powder” at weaning or when sick (not used for “everyday” use). My little ewes are starting to nibble hay and pellets, and wondered if this would...

My husband (ever the creative one) came up with names: Nique, Reka, Betcha. (Put “ewe” in front of each). The last one is in honor of my late grandma who used to always say “you betcha!” with great verve. Yes, they already try to claim they haven’t been fed anytime I walk by! Little stinkers...

They‘re doing great today - after a night off from eating, they took two good feeds of 3-4 ounces. They also just started to test out some lamb pellets, and even nibbles on some alfalfa. i have to say that I’m in love: these girls are so affectionate. I know that being bottle-lambs they’ll be...

I have (3) 14-day old barbado ewes. They were taking 3-4oz about every 4 hours during the day the first couple days I had them. Today, they all dropped to about 2 oz at a time, but they want to eat more often. They’re active and playful with frequent urination and good stools. They have...

Will do - thanks!!

I’m finally joining the sheep club! After following @Baymule and others’ sheep adventures, I just added sheep to my hobby farm menagerie. These three beauties are 11day old Barbado ewe triplets (not Texas barbado - no horns on parents). They got colostrum but mom otherwise rejected them. Doing...

I just have to share: my 3yr old GP/AS boy “seemed” asleep, but suddenly sprang up and jumped in the air, blocking a black vulture from grabbing one of my chickens (three vultures were flying overhead - one made an attempt). He subsequently followed the birds for another 150 feet or so, barking...

Gorgeous!

THANK YOU for the DL info. All my oaks finally shed their leaves, and the wind blew piles up against my fencing. I’ve been wheelbarrowing them into my goat “barn”, and I’ve had zero smell issues ever since!! I mix in the dropped hay as well as some sticks, etc to keep the texture varied as...

As someone who scouts BYH and other forums, I’ve been sucked in by the horror stories too many times! I try to take everything with a grain (boulder) of salt, and look for “general trends” (ie goats can be quite adept at escape) vs specific extremes (every goat will scale a 30ft fence...). I’m...

My Nigerian dwarf goats have never tried to jump the 4 ft fencing. I 100% agree that they need to have serious motivation (hunger/mating/fear) to even think about it. I do have one part of my 4ft fence that has an old huge log right in front of it. The goats could have easily jumped from the...

Welcome from Texas, and congrats on the new home and cattle!

My pigs RACE out of their overnight pen to eat the acorns that fall each night around our property (most trees are post oak). It’s quite funny to see the girls hustle like that! Maybe a couple Kunekunes could help you out with your acorn problem. Great temperament, minimal rooting, and they get...

There is a family about an hour from us that breeds unregistered Kunes. Since I am just a hobby farmer who loves piggies, they have been great for me. They’re East of Austin, TX.

Welcome! I am a fellow hobby-farmer. I do it just for the love of my animals and eggs (and maybe some mild addiction... :cool: ). Great people here. Enjoy the wealth of info and support!

A little bat in my attic and a rat snake trying to visit my attic! A lizard (not sure of type), and my favorite sunset with my LGD on patrol (ok, not wildlife, but pretty!).