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I'm not bothered by chipmunks or squirrels, may because of the cats and guinea hens. They seem to make things stay away. I've had them on the homestead now for several years they even get mice. But I would get it under control, if not they know the food source and just settle in and produce more...

Great comments! I like the post about the wattles, really on the ball. :lol:

Eucalyptus is very good, we have several favorites, they all make the house smell so good.

Ha! Sometimes heat is an issue. I breed all my does in the evening or early morning. To answer your question would depend on weather the pens are in out of the wind or not, as long as the wind is blocked i would say go for it. Make sure you have more straw in the nest box. Here in Tn And Pa I've...

HERE ON THE HOMESTEAD I KEEP 8 DOES AND 1 BUCK. MY BUCK HAS NO PROBLEM HANDLING 3 DOES A DAY. AVG LITTER SIZE IS 10 SOMETIMES 14. I USE THEM FOR MEAT AND SELL THE REST TO CUSTOMERS THAT I'VE MET THREW THE YEARS. HOPE IT HELPS JOE.

Looks like the 55gal barrel wins, with mouth piece, that is what I use here on the homestead. I only butcher 3 a year for personal use, but I raise about 14 for others, works fine knock on wood no issues yet. My smokehouse plays a real important part here with my personal pigs. Are your pigs for...

OH Ya now your talking making goats milk soap and goat cheese. Goats are great I love them we make 2 batches of soap a year here on the homestead. Cheese about every other week. Favorite sent wow I like them all, probably licorice. You'll love it makes great gifts to.

You did not mention the breed of goat, it does make a difference. My milking goats are increased by 1 cup. I have Nubians.