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I wouldn't feed her fruit right now. The rumen flora are already under a lot of stress with the meds and change in diet. Keep things as consistent (and as basic) as possible for her until you get her out of the woods, then you can slowly reintroduce treats. The last thing you want is further...

Stick with it- some things in goatkeeping we learn the hard way. Pull her through and then time to incorporate what you've learned into your management. I'm a firm believer that when it comes to goats if you can get solid nutrition and parasite management programs into place the rest will fall...

I read the first post and then skimmed- I didn't see where you listed her calcium source? Feeding grain, grass hay, and browse (other than legumes) is a surefire recipe for hypocalcemia. Regardless of the parasite issue, if she isn't getting a calcium rich food source then this milker's...

One month and two days fresh and this morning's milking was 4 lbs 14 oz. Just 2 oz shy of 5 lbs on a 12 hour fill!

I've had a buck settle multiple does at just shy of 6 months, but some take longer. If he's able there is no reason to wait. They do go through awkward stages, but between 6 months and 8 you're not going to see new structural issues pop up. Not that I'm willing to get into the phenotype vs...

All available does are sale pending. Two very nice herd sires still available! :)

Someone is going to get a Thalictrum daughter in milk for $200? Seriously people, contact her. That's a steal!!

We're over 7 lbs per day already at just over 2 weeks fresh! Woohoo!

We are reducing our ND numbers and have some quality animals available, both bucks and does. We are a CAE negative herd. Please see our website for additional information! www.smithurmonds.com

Yes indeed! I'd be more than happy to if I had some free time! :D

Thanks! :)

Where at? My dad lives in Hannibal. :) You know you want a Mini LM.... :lol:

She is giving us 6.5 lbs per day right now. I fully expect her to get over 7 lbs by the time she peaks, if not closer to 8. For a first freshener that makes me a happy camper. Her maternal half sister has her ADGA Superior Genetics permanent Champion title (SGCH) as do 3 of her 4 grandparents...

First freshening, 7 days fresh, 9 hour fill. Oh yeah. :cool:

A photo of her dam's first freshening udder, 7 days fresh, 9 hour fill. By the time she hits 11 hours she has filled that rear udder all the way into the escutcheon. ;) This is a doe we are darn proud to own and this doe kid is going to make a fantastic milker!

AVAILABLE! BLUE EYED F1 Miniature LaMancha doe kid born 3/14. Dam is purebred LM, sire purebred ND. Superb mammary systems behind her and many, many ADGA Superior Genetics titles on her dam's line. Her dam's dam is a *M and all 4 of her grandparents are CH, with 3 of the 4 being SGCH. Her...

Thanks everyone! This is our LaMancha's first freshening and she comes from show quality lines. I will get photos of her udder posted soon. I could not be happier with it! :celebrate

Not far from Chattanooga at all- around 2 hours. And I have been known to travel that way- it's a beautiful drive. ;) The swiss marked is retained. The blue eye, moonspotted chammie doe is available! Dam's udder is every bit show quality. Sire has produced an NDGA National Champion. I will...

Thanks! The swiss marked has been retained for now. The chamoisee (with blue eyes and moonspots!!) is available!

Our LaMancha kidded with twin does by our ND buck Thunderhill A Merlot. Cute as a button. Malibu's udder did not disappoint- I am absolutely floored. Kid pics here and more to come! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smithurmonds-Dairy-Goats/120062121352777