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We began raising goats two years ago. This year we had 80+% bucklings born, not a good year financially. Any suggestions on how to encourage the conception of does or is it basically luck? Thanks!

Thanks very much to all respondents. That is exactly what I needed!

We need to dry up a 5 year old nubian who produces at least a gallon a day. First, I was told to do it gradually. I've cut her grain in half and only milked her halfway out but her production does not seem to be decreasing. It has me concerned because she is a bit on the skinny side and I'm...

I have a 12 week old nubian doe who seems to have a problem with biting. She isn't aggressive about it, but if she puts her mouth near you, she starts with a lick and it ends up being a painful bite. You have to keep an eye on her and keep your fingers out of the way if handfeeding something...

I don't know how often she is doing it but how would you suggest stopping it?

On two occasions, I have seen my nigerian dwarf doe reach back and apparently suck on her own teat! I asked a couple local goat owners if they had ever seen such a thing and they said no. She has plenty of water and I have seen her drinking, so I can't imagine she is thirsty. Any idea why...

I have a 2 yr old Nigerian who has had kids this past February. She is drying up quickly, a combination of stress from the move to our place and her refusing to eat for the nearly a whole week. She is eating better now, but the milk production is all but gone. We did the probiotics and milked...

Thanks to you both!

I have a new nigerian dwarf doe. She was fed a 16% dairy ration. My husband had bought a 14% goat ration from our local mill before we brought her home. Is there a supplement we could mix in to increase the protein to 16% or should we return the 14% and just buy a commerical 16% ration? Just...

We are first time diary goat owners and brought home two does this past Saturday. One is a 2 year old milker and the other is a bottle fed doe who is 6 weeks old. It is going great with the little one, she has a voracious appetite and seems to have settled in fine, affectionate, active and...