Hello there. I'm fortunate to have wonderful labs that are so sweet. They are in the barn at night right now. So , I hope they are safe. We are thinking about moving them to their own area .. We have predators and lost 6 chickens not long ago. I guess they will always get locked in the barn at...
Thank you. It's very exciting!!! And I'm so thankful for this family of helpful and knowledgeable folks!!! I am excited to jump right In. :) I'm sure there will be Many more goats in our future. :)
I'm so excited!!! The man just said they are due in mid March. I'd love to milk them..providing I get enough knowledge etc by then. :) I'm gonna have them running around the house and getting used to the dogs z:) gentle labs. :)
So.. My girls are not from a breeder, but a seller on craigslist. I will look into labs to get them tested. I sent a fecal sample off to the lab tonight. So fingers crossed. Can we purchase vaccinations or do we get them through the vet? What is the probiotic opinion? Where do we find supplies...
Oh no. I have no idea if they were tested. I will look into this!! Where do you send blood? I purchased the mineral however the bag says not to offer free choice. My hay is Timothy and orchard grass. I put a feeder with mineral and a small amount of baking soda in their pen. They are very sweet...
Thank you. I have emailed them!! Waiting on a response. So I will need to repeat the vaccine and Ivomec in February? Anything else I should have on hand? Headed out to tractor supply shortly :) thanks again!!!
Hello and welcome. I too am a new goat mommy and freaking out. I just want what's best for them. :) so many differing opinions on websites...like raising children ;) I have two bred Nigerian Dwarf goats, one is 5 and her daughter is 1-2 years. Both are due in mid March. Good luck and I look...