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Thanks everyone. It’s been heartening to know that I didn’t cause this through some sort of neglect. And I’m glad I know what this looks like in case it happens again. We’ve only had goats for about three years, and we’ve been fortunate that this was the first major incident we’ve had with their...

Hi Everybody, Miss Winnie was euthanized this morning. After talking with the vet this morning he said her condition had deteriorated through the night and he recommend ending her suffering. I'm pretty devastated today. I don't feel like I've drastically increased grain over the winter, but...

Hey herd, I just took my ND doe (7 months old) to the vet for what appears to be goat polio. He was not optimistic about her outcome, and she's staying over night as the temps here are dropping to -5F. He gave her thiamine and an antibiotic, but told me not to get my hopes up. I was reading...

Thanks for the reply! We talked about a Great Pyrenees, but I need to do more research on the breed. We are only on 5 acres, and my biggest concern is that an LGD would get out and harass/attack neighbor dogs. In short, aside from knowing that they guard livestock, I don't know anything about...

Hey all, long post, question at the end! We had a coyote get two of our free-ranging hens a few days ago in the middle of the day. My husband saw the coyote and we ran out to the barn, but too late it seems. We have two dogs, but they don't go near the goats/chickens because our electric dog...

For those of you that have the electric fence netting, where did you get it? I've found different suppliers, but I'd like to poll the collective to make sure I get a good quality fence. Thanks in advance!

Good news!!! I went out this morning to check on the babies and they both had full, round bellies. As I was out there giving mama some hay, they both got up and nursed a bit. Hurray!!!!

Thanks all! They seem to understand what needs to be done, it's just hard for them to get to it. My nanny just won't let me touch her. I was able to get some colostrum out, but then then the goats were too tired to drink. It was late by this point, so I'm hoping for the best in the morning...

hi all! Came out to the barn this morning to two cutie bucklings, still a little damp. I just missed it! My question is about nursing. My nanny has a very low hanging udder and the kids are having a hard time getting a hold of the teat. She won't let me try and help the kids latch. I'm not...

Great! Thank you!

Are you recommending I get a fecal done before giving copper, or that I need to get a fecal done no matter what (which I will!)? Thanks for the clarification!

We just started supplementing with free-choice minerals from Tractor Supply. They had a goat block, but it wasn't really being used. I decided that this would be the better option. It's been about 3 days now. She receives hay free choice, and a grain ration when milked (probably about a...

hello! One of my does seems to be loosing her hair in patches. And just yesterday when I milked her one side didn't give much milk. When I went to strain it I noticed a lot of mucus. It didn't smell and it wasn't bloody. I didn't notice any lumps in her udder - just that there was less milk from...

Our doe is 'supposed' to have her kids by the end of March, so of course every day I go out to the barn to see if we have babies or that something is happening. I can't wait! This will be our first 'intentional' birthing, and I'd like to get your tips/tricks/words of wisdom! Thanks all!

Meet our newest little girl. Her name is Pepsi, but my son is adamant that her name shall be Bettie. She's a sweet little addition to our herd. She follows me around all day, and cries for me when I have to leave the barn. I love this! She's still learning to trust me on the milking stand...

I keep reading that most of the problems have to do with grounding. I guess I thought since the solar panel regulator was making low voltage alerts that it was a problem with the battery/solar panels. I'll check the grounding, and I'm curious to hear if anyone else has ideas. Or would be...

These goats are so sweet! They are super friendly and loving. It's been so cathartic to walk out every morning and see them there. You all have been wonderful - its been so hopeful to have your advice and condolences and happiness. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I will post more...

Hi all! I'm curious if anyone here has any experience with electric fencing and solar panels? We thought we knew what we were doing, but it appears that is not the case. The low voltage light/alarm keeps coming on. The only thing we have hooked up to our inverter is the fence energizer. I...

Guys! They are here! We have a doe and her doeling, Brownie and Starfire. Brownie is probably pregnant so hopefully we will have some kids to love on this spring! I'm so happy!!!!

Does anyone have an opinion on poly wire/poly tape/aluminum wire? We are going to see our new goats tomorrow, but we won't pick them up until next week after we get the fence up and a little maintenance around the pen! I'll take pictures!