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  1. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Thank you for the detailed reply! There was a lot of good information there. I will probably contact you later, but you've answered all my questions for now.
  2. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Sounds like they're solely a meat breed. None of the sites put any emphasis on milk. They are a hardy, self-reliant meat breed though. Maybe if a milk breed was bred to a Savanna?
  3. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    I forgot bees. And sorry, I wanted to be thorough. Thanks! Glad to be here.
  4. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Hmm. I'll Google them after the current topic. They sound like they might be interesting.
  5. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Never heard of Savannas. I'll look into those as well. Do they give decent milk?
  6. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Pearce Pastures- Aw. :( I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you got her though before she starved too. Southern by Choice- Thanks for the information! And good luck with your experiment. :)
  7. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    That'd be good. :)
  8. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Hardiness is important since I am trying to keep maintenance as low as possible, and I don't think people should get animals if they're unwilling to invest in quality stock. :p Why weren't you impressed with her?
  9. Alastrina

    Kiko Goats

    Does anyone have experience with Kikos? What do you like and dislike about them? If you don't have experience, what are your thoughts about them anyways?
  10. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    I'm modeling a lot of my husbandry methods around Polyface Farm's methods. I hope to get an apprenticeship there in 2016.
  11. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    Thanks! :) I'm interested in most any animal that can play a part in sustainable living. I'm thinking of starting with chickens, rabbits, and goats. When I get the hang of it I'd like some sheep, cows, pigs, quail, turkey, geese, ducks, pigeon, guinea hens, tilapia, salmon, and prawn. (I...
  12. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    Good idea. I might do that.
  13. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    And yes, getting thousands of dollars in debt to learn how to raise animals in a feedlot off of corn and supplements doesn't really appeal to me.
  14. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    Thanks! I look forward to learning about the people as well as herd care.
  15. Alastrina

    My Introduction

    Hello, Backyard Herds Community! My welcome email suggested I introduce myself here and it seemed like a good idea. I am nineteen years old. I don't currently own my own farm or animals, but am currently traveling the United States in a combination of seasonal work and work-trade situations to...
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