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I raise New Zealand but have run into this before. Sometimes it takes the moms a few times to figure things out, and in my experience they do improve. Make sure you have proper nesting boxes. It was recommended to me to use nesting boxes from wire mesh material, but the does could not figure out...

Thank you both for the replies and solid advice. I definitely have plans for two great bucks in the Fall. I recently came into the opportunity to buy a truly wonderful doe, her doeling, and two doelings out of another amazing doe. Do either of you (or anyone else who may come across this) have...

Unfortunately only one of my does is any good. Another is just okay, and the rest are quite lacking. Hoping to get on a better footing to start. I did not know what I was looking for when I first got goats, but I have learned quite a bit since then.

Good day to y’all. I’ve had a small herd of Nigerian Dwarf goats here in central/eastern NC for the past 4 years. I finally feel that I’ve gotten a good handle on raising goats, and now I am looking to improve my genetics for the future. I am in search of some does to add to my herd, preferably...

I want to buy a really nice milk doe. How can I convince a breeder to sell me one of their good ones, not just the leftovers? :) We have a small homestead where we grow about 90% of our food (if we were on the ocean and I could catch my own seafood, it would be like 98% hehe!). I cook 100%...

My heart is breaking for you. This sounds like a tough situation, but I am of no help on the subject. Hoping this extra comment will bump you back to the top where someone can help.

It’s HAPPENING! :) Keep us updated! Fingers crossed for easy birth.

They’re cute. :) sorry I am no help, no show goats here.

Can I ask what the point of pine cones is? I have plenty... thanks!

Totally understand that! Some of mine just don’t know any better because they’ve never had it. I’m no good at training goats but I have one who, untrained 1st freshener, stands perfectly still the whole time and does not eat. Just let’s me do my thing!! Now, I have to pick her fat butt up onto...

Some of my girls don’t know any better and are happy to stand still for just alfalfa and sunflower seeds... but my others who were accustomed to grain seem less enthusiastic. They tolerate me but don’t seem too happy. My Oberhasli on the other hand seems to genuinely enjoy being milked. She’s a...

I agree on the price of the chaffhaye. I’m not sure it’s worth the cost. I had a problem keeping it from molding when I was buying it, as I only had 2 goats and they would not eat it fast enough. Maybe I should consider that again now that I have 7. We have a fodder setup but have not used it...

Thank you much for your wisdom and encouragement.

I I’ll tell you what... I have definitely noticed that the folks on here are much more civil than other “social media” sites. It is a breath of fresh air, for sure! Thanks for your input. I’m so thankful for all the knowledge shared here.

Definitely interested to see how long they maintain production. Thank you!

I have a confession, you guys. I didn’t disclose this before cuz I was a little worried you’d all be angry. But hopefully you’ll forgive me for this :) Part of my herd is actually GRAIN FREE. Before I decided to start milking my goats, I never fed grain except a few handfuls of oats on very...

Do you feed them a pelleted Timothy or just the hay? And for the grains, is that pellets or whole grains? I think the Nigerians might do better on less grain since they’re “newer”..... but I don’t know that to be true for sure. Just a hunch based on my goats.

Poor girls 😥 Hope they make it okay. Please keep us updated

I second the stinky part. We think it smells like sauerkraut... a food I enjoy, but not exactly my favorite smell lol.

I have goats but I can relate... waiting for babies is definitely worse than being pregnant! At least when you’re pregnant you “feel” different when your time is near. Hard to ask the sheep if they feel any different hehe. Best of luck with the lambing!