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Can you use large lava rocks for goats to climb on, or will it be too rough on their hooves? I've been searching the web, and can't find an answer to this.

I love a good hijacking, so no worries there. It's often more entertaining than the original question or post! I was pretty surprised they weren't here yet either. Maybe the temperatures equal to the fires of hell, and the lack of moisture have something to do with it. :lol:

LOL at the fire ants. Thank God, they haven't reached my area yet. I successfully left them behind in Austin, and they haven't found my forwarding address, yet. I am happy about this, because they would be heck to deal with, with my chickens. I do hatch out eggs using broody hens, and that would...

Okay, I'm not sure why you continue to harp on this issue, so I'll try and keep it civil while answering your questions. I have ZERO interest in breeding my goats. I will not be owning a buck, and there aren't goats within 15 miles of my house, so I'm fairly confident none will show up and...

Thank you for the input and great advice, farmerjan. You guys are giving me great ideas to think about, and I appreciate it!

There are actually a number of registered Nigerian breeders in my area. I'm acquaintances with a couple of them. While they make money, I'm sure, I also see where they often have a hard time selling them for what they're worth, locally. Locally in Texas means within several hours drive. I don't...

Thanks for the advice. I'm not expecting an return investment in them. They are solely for my enjoyment and amusement. They won't be any more expensive than the horses I used to own. :) I'll be reconfiguring the gate situation. I just slapped them on there with no real thought. The empty...

Feel free! I'm on BYC, too, as Mims. You've been a tremendous help with deep litter.

Okay, I retract my frivolous comment! You are AMAZING! with all the work you've done! I will forever thank God that there are no green briars in west Texas!

Good to know! That makes a lot of sense. I'll be feeding them everyday, and they will always have access to good hay and feed. I just want to be sure they have something to keep them happy in the pasture. I don't mind weeds, if they're keeping them mowed down somewhat. They can reach 6' tall or...

Good morning! I currently have 5 unfenced acres. We've lived here for 4 years. The previous owner was here around 10 years. All of the back acres, and really, most everything outside the yard fence, is nothing but weeds, with a little grass. The previous owner raised pigs, but didn't use any of...

I hope chickens are okay to post! I just got goats last week, so I don't have a lot of photos yet. These are some of my young pullets roosting on my Anatolian, who is taking a nap after a long night guarding them from predators. The safest chickens in Texas!

Collecting more goats....

Hey all. My name is Lisa, I live in west Texas, between Lubbock and Midland. We have 5 acres right now, and plan on purchasing more acres down the road. I am married, with 3 kids, my oldest would have been 22 this year, my son is 15 and my daughter is 11. My daughter and I are the animal crazy...

Quick reply to clarify my above post. I was headed out the door, and put barbwire because I couldn't think of what the smooth wire is called. I have zero intention of ever using barbwire, I've seen what it does to animals who run into it in a panic. Sorry for the mistake! The guys who are going...

Hey all. My house currently sits on 5 acres. It is completely unfenced, except for the yard. I've got a guy coming next week to give me an estimate on fencing it in. I have a couple questions before he comes. A bit of backstory - I currently have 2 Nigerian dwarf goats (I've had them a week)...