C&D Farming..oh what a life!

[Duckfarmerpa1]

Oh and, @Bruce , my plan to chunk up..is working pretty well! Chris keeps feeding me breakfast delights, sandwich muffins while I’m in th3 barn. And I can’t help my love affair with chocolate! Oh well, that was the plan..and I really could use the pounds...so, I guess I’m doing pretty good in that department!! Yesterday, for Easter, we had the traditional ham, etc. then for dinner Chris surprised me with giant shrimp and all the fixings. It was a nice treat! The only problem is, we don5 typically ge5 to eat dinner until 7:30-8 pm...wish, one day we’d get in for a nice hot meal at a decent time?

 

[rachels.haven]

I've heard alpines can be hard headed. You may want to check if you can return them to the breeder once you've given them a fair shake if you still feel they are too much for you. That's rough.
Maybe think disease tested docile saanen or lamancha in the future if you want more milk. People also love their Nubians (not me personally, but some people).

 

[B&B Happy goats]

Mini nubians are way cool, easier to milk than our ND goats

 

[Duckfarmerpa1]

I do plan to call the people that I bought them from, and see what they say? Brooke‘s owner is really nice..but she doesn’t want anymore goats. She got rid of them all, we had our puck, took Brooke, and she sold the others the same day. I really think i need to stop concentrating on the milk part of my goats. Yes, it’s a bonus...but, as Chris says we don’t need the money for the cheese, etc..and it takes a lot of work. Milking Busty gives us tons of milk. Yes, this Alpine, Maple is very hard-headed. I tried to walk her again today. No luck, she almost took me down, so I le5 the leash go.

im going to call the former owners...if the6 don’t want them back, try to sell as a trio. Then, just try to keep the goats simple, for now..and enjoy them!! Cut down my work load, as it revs up for growing season. Thanks guys!! Mini Nubians, sound very cute!! As of today, right this moment, I just want my goats...they can/cannot breed. We can kind of keep it a closed herd that way. And, as long as Busty is around, I’d like her to be the lead. When I got a Honey and Sugar, the transition wasn’t bad. There is still some bullying...not between the moms. Guess that’s to be expected....

ok, going to go deliver eggs now...in the pouring rain...ugh. Chris is driving!

 

[chickens really]

I do plan to call the people that I bought them from, and see what they say? Brooke‘s owner is really nice..but she doesn’t want anymore goats. She got rid of them all, we had our puck, took Brooke, and she sold the others the same day. I really think i need to stop concentrating on the milk part of my goats. Yes, it’s a bonus...but, as Chris says we don’t need the money for the cheese, etc..and it takes a lot of work. Milking Busty gives us tons of milk. Yes, this Alpine, Maple is very hard-headed. I tried to walk her again today. No luck, she almost took me down, so I le5 the leash go.

im going to call the former owners...if the6 don’t want them back, try to sell as a trio. Then, just try to keep the goats simple, for now..and enjoy them!! Cut down my work load, as it revs up for growing season. Thanks guys!! Mini Nubians, sound very cute!! As of today, right this moment, I just want my goats...they can/cannot breed. We can kind of keep it a closed herd that way. And, as long as Busty is around, I’d like her to be the lead. When I got a Honey and Sugar, the transition wasn’t bad. There is still some bullying...not between the moms. Guess that’s to be expected....

ok, going to go deliver eggs now...in the pouring rain...ugh. Chris is driving!

Definitely Denise...Just have pets and enjoy the goats. I can't wait till tomorrow to get my other two pet goats.

 

[Bruce]

They both come up to my (crotch)...their backs..which is why trimming hooves will be a struggle.

Seems like a pretty short animal to me!! Any shorter and I (at 6'2") would be forever tripping over a goat the size of Busty. Of course four legged animals get a lot more stability and traction than we 2 legged animals. They do need to be respectful of their people!

if the6 don’t want them back, try to sell as a trio.

At least you can honestly sell them as being too big and strong for YOU!

 

[Duckfarmerpa1]

Seems like a pretty short animal to me!! Any shorter and I (at 6'2") would be forever tripping over a goat the size of Busty. Of course four legged animals get a lot more stability and traction than we 2 legged animals. They do need to be respectful of their people!


At least you can honestly sell them as being too big and strong for YOU!

Yes, I answered a few ads on FB looking for goats. I was totally honest..it’s not th3 goats’ fault..it’s mine for not realizing how big the6 are. The6 weigh about 70 lbs..Busty is about 50...Honey is 37lbs. Huge difference when you work with them as much as I do. I hate to say this, because it makes me sound like a dope, but what a learning experience!! I whined for weeks about wanting an Alpine goat...so, he got me these! Then, I turn around and realized they are too powerful of a goat. My goats are lap goats...literally. Honey lays across my lap with her legs dangling. She’s a momma, but sh3 doesn’t make room for her kid on my lap As soon as we get this mess, that I made, taken care of..and hopefully to one good home...then I can get back enjoy8n* the farm....just the way it is!!

 

[Xerocles]

As soon as we get this mess, that I made, taken care of..and hopefully to one good home...then I can get back enjoy8n* the farm....just the way it is!!

YOU??? I doubt it. There's still alpacas, donkeys, bees, pheasants, pea fowl and a sundry other selection of beasties you haven't explored yet. You've only just BEGUN to drive yourself crazy!
Have fun with the goats.

 

[Duckfarmerpa1]

@Xerocles ...you’re such a smarty pants, but, probably right? But not for now. I don’t even like my ducklings this time around. Just too busy. Someone is coming tomorrow to look at all three goats...that would be a Blessing if they went together. Plus, I told my friend who Wants the cheese and milk that I can’t supply her like I’d hoped. She was bummed but understood. That was a huge worry on me, telling her...but, now that’s done!

 

[Bruce]

Maybe SHE needs the Alpines, then she can make her own cheese