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OK. I may be starting something here, but I really don't see a need to use a stainless steel bucket. I use a plastic ice cream bucket. It's one of the big, 5 quart ones. It is just the right height, holds enough for my nubians (though just barely at their peak :-) and is "free!" Can't beat...

Prisca, could you share the cheesy bbq biscuit recipe? It sounds delish!:drool

Just about any kind of melon--seeds and rinds (we keep the rest for us:D). I'm wondering, though, why you give it to them AFTER milking? Mine get it while on the milking stand. It gives them something to do while I'm busy.

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The same thing happened to us last year, and we just stopped the evening milking "cold turkey." They were fine. The odd thing was, that then we started getting about a quart for the morning milking--double the regular amount. So, we were still getting the same amount, and only had to milk...

I've just got to chime in here with my experiences...:/ I, also, wanted goats for the milk and planned on making our own butter. Even bought a separator! The stupid thing has NEVER worked for us. We have tried and tried. Called in for help and advice from the distributor, fought with the...

Ariel301 do you have a pattern you could share for your crocheted goat coats? I've love to have it.

Thanks for the replies/advice. Rats, I was hoping it would work. Looks like I'll have to come up with some way to separate, at least at night, and later for weaning. Gonna have to get off the computer and do some brainstorming I guess.:/

I need some advice. First, some background...On March 10 my doe gave birth to triplets! Five days later we sold two (boys) to a man who has a petting zoo, but decided to keep the last one, a doeling. Since it was only one, I've been letting her run with Mom and nurse whenever she needs to...

How about Tiger Lily (she's the Indian princess in the Disney Peter Pan movie :D) or, Pocahantis. Everyone knows that one:lol: More seriously...a popular Navajo name around here, Nizhoni (pronounced niz-zhoni), which means "beautiful." Just had another thought...how 'bout Navajo Queen...

We have the sweetest little doeling from our latest batch (born March 10) that we are going to keep. My human kids will go down to play with her and let her jump all over them. It's cute and fun now, but I tell them not to let her do it, as it won't be nearly as much fun when she weighs 50+...

I bought a separator last year (April 2010) and have had no luck with it at all. We spent 4 HOURS one morning trying to get it adjusted, calling the distributor 3 times, and finally were so frustrated we just put it away before we threw it across the room :he About a month later we decided we...

Ah, yes, I remember it well!! It was just last year....it took three of us to milk. One to milk as fast as possible, one to hold up a back leg so she couldn't jump around or lay down, and one at the head to keep the food coming.:rolleyes: I was thinking about that just this morning as I was...

Definately get everything in writing. Make sure your contract specifies health care (they should pay) and/or what to do if the worse case happens and the goat is either hurt or dies. You don't want them coming back to sue you for damages and, unfortunately, accidents do happen (even more that...

I think that when you separate the kids you will get a lot more. Last year we were milking 2 first fresheners (Nubians). I tried milking just a bit after the first week to try and get them (and me :D) used to milking. Only got about a cup, same as you. At two weeks of age we separated the...

So, it's been 10 days now. How is this working out? Any issues with bloating? How are your goats doing on this diet. I just ordered a bag of barley to sprout and am wondering if I should let some of it go longer. Has it been worth the work?

I don't think it would be rich enough for them. At least, not for the two you're milking. Last summer we got a great deal on oat and pea hay. Brought it home and watched our milk production plummet. They both dropped waaay down. At least 2 cups a milking. We got a good alfalfa hay right...

Okay, showing my ignorance here...what do you mean by "handle really firm?"

Interesting...how are you planning on making it out of wood? Wooden back and sides with fencing nailed on? Can you post the plans? I would be interested in making something like that also. As for the height, it depends on your goats. They like to reach up a little, so if you can, hang it...