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Thanks for the reply VKat I like the design of those feed bowls to put the minerals in. Quite reasonable price too I think :)

Thankyou for your replies. Both are good ideas. What minerals are in the manna pro? Is this a combined mixture of minerals or separate which you leave out in individual containers? We live in Australia in a temperate climate. We get a fair amount of rain, so it's important that the free...

Hi everyone, We feed all our goats separately with their own individual bowls and currently add minerals everyday to their feed. I would really like to make a Free Choice Mineral Station but need some design ideas please! Also what minerals do you put at the lick station? All feedback would be...

Have heard of many people who prefer keeping the boys over the girls because they're sookier and lazier! We get about the 50:50 ratio here, and we've tried several 'methods'!

2012: 1doe 2013: 3 does 3 bucks 2014: 2does 3bucks I've heard that feeding lots of pumpkin,seaweed meal & Apple cider vinegar helps produce more girls. I've also heard that hotter & drier weather you'll get more bucks and cooler, wetter weather you'll get more does. Just theories of course Next...

We've heard that too. But also increased seaweed meal and pumpkin seeds? Any suggestions or theories from others? I'd love more does too!

Hey everyone, Was wondering what people's doe to buck ratio is in kidding season? Also does anyone have any theories of how to produce more doe kids than bucks? Look forward to hearing your opinions Cheers

Loose stool can be a number of things. First thing is to check eyelid colour. If it's pale or a light shade of pink, it may be worthwhile worming, depending on when the last dose was given. Eyelids should be a nice solid pink. He/she may have just eaten something that's given them an upset...

Hi Msdeb. We only have one original mother at gen1 and are raising one of her daughters. I love her to death and she will stay with us forever regardless of grading. She's got a beautiful udder, and she's a great mum with a quiet personality. I'm very particular about what I keep, and I'd love...

Thank you. We do too. Fat and spoilt yes!! They do have a shorter wider body at the moment, but give us a few more years!! I just tried to post a new thread on breeders section. Hope it worked?

Hi All. We are new here and I've been talking to Southern by Choice recently. It was suggested we show you how our mini Nubians are progressing here in Australia. We've only got about 4 serious breeders, because generally they go over the mini height maximum of 25-26", so most people give up...

Ok thanks, I'll give it a go! I agree with the stockiness being bred out. That's our aim by Gen6! I think I'm doing it backwards to you, but so far the results are nice! I've personally never used Boer before, but there's some Mini breeders that do to keep ear length and thick body. There's...

I'm ok with sharing my photos/info on the breeders forum, but not sure how to do it. Not real computer savvy!! I'm sure you could point me in the right direction and give me tips!!

Yes. Sorry we talk in cm over here not inches!! I'm forever converting too because I'm always looking at your websites and pictures over there! Maybe one day when I win the lottery, I'll be able to import some semen with totally different bloodlines! Now wouldn't that be sweet? We are using the...

I'm constantly in trouble from hubby for researching and looking at goat stuff with my daughter. Oops! Can't help it when you fall in love with something!!

Welcome from Australia. I'm only new to this site too. Wonderful advice and people! You sound like you've got a good plan going. Good luck with it all.

Our boy is very reluctant to let us near his head now. He'll let me scratch his nose and cheeks and back of neck, but the moment he thinks we're going near the top, he moves away pretty quickly. The vet had to sedate him to try and change dressing. He is still in our stable by himself, and can...

Thank you. We've been pretty lucky with ear length. Heights of Does are 62cm, 63 & 64cm. All are 5yrs and above. Our stud boy is 55cm at 1. his sire was 71cm at 5. Can never pick what colours they will throw though. Sire had very dominant black and frosting traits, so next season should be...

Love Mini Nubians too. Their long floppy ears, sweet personalities and colours are amazing, plus the milking is an advantage. We are going for generation 3 next season, so still a ways to go!