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Duckfarmerpa1
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I agree! Chris says, only pigs allowed in the house.....They were sooo cute! And he is soooo sad!
C&D Farming..oh what a life!
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CntryBoy777
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The goat's preferred browsing height is 3"-6", so what I would do is to cut half their area at a time....allowing the just cut time to regrow to height before cutting the other half....we were on 20acres and took them for "walks" until fencing was up.....they were only locked in their pen overnite and when we were away for the day.....one of the best ideas I had was installing a deck around their house....they loved it and used it constantly....here are a couple of pics of their yard and house....
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Here are some of the squares....
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The brick were not good and removed them....the cinder blocks were steps to the deck....the 2nd pic is where the backyard area was...
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These 2 are of the larger area I fenced and was their main pasture along with the ducks....
....well can't post the other, but ya can see it was fairly sizeable....by cutting portions ya can control where they browse the most.... 
Something that will help is to sow a winter pasture rye grass for your area, along with winter peas, and clover.....just don't overdo the clover it can cause some bloating issues with some animals....this will help to keep the soil from becoming bare and mainly mud when wet....it can be a battle at first will your OCD....
...but by letting some grow at different heights....you'll see a big difference in your goats....the portions I cut was with the rider at max height....I never dropped the deck....if your summer grass is thin, get some seed and sow it....when ya cut just blow it....it will feed the soil and will help to germinate seed.....on the first cut of the season allow grass to seed, then cut...hey, it is free seed!!.....I do apologize for posting all the pics on your thread....
...but, just wanted ya to be able to "see" what I was trying to say....
....and I'm sure a long explanation wasn't what ya was expecting....
...tho, most of the info is in my thread....I didn't think expecting ya to read over 500pgs would be too "neighborly".....
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Duckfarmerpa1
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Don’t be silly...anyone can putt pictures on this thread..,it’s not “mine “ it’s for everyone to give input and learn from?!The goat's preferred browsing height is 3"-6", so what I would do is to cut half their area at a time....allowing the just cut time to regrow to height before cutting the other half....we were on 20acres and took them for "walks" until fencing was up.....they were only locked in their pen overnite and when we were away for the day.....one of the best ideas I had was installing a deck around their house....they loved it and used it constantly....here are a couple of pics of their yard and house....
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Here are some of the squares....
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The brick were not good and removed them....the cinder blocks were steps to the deck....the 2nd pic is where the backyard area was...
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These 2 are of the larger area I fenced and was their main pasture along with the ducks....
View attachment 73807....well can't post the other, but ya can see it was fairly sizeable....by cutting portions ya can control where they browse the most....
Something that will help is to sow a winter pasture rye grass for your area, along with winter peas, and clover.....just don't overdo the clover it can cause some bloating issues with some animals....this will help to keep the soil from becoming bare and mainly mud when wet....it can be a battle at first will your OCD....
I do apologize for posting all the pics on your thread....
CntryBoy777
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oh...the goats...the black one was a 'retired" FB Pygmy....the tan one is a wether, 66% pygmy/33% boer....white is wether, 66% boer/33% pygmy....the wethers have the same sire, different does.....just in case ya was wondering...
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Duckfarmerpa1
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First of all...this goes to everyone...I want to see pictures!! That’s what this all about!! I love your idea of leaving longer grass..I tell Chris that...he won’t do it right now...drives me nuts!! I think I’ll tell him it’ll save us money..that migh5 help..the mighty dollar!!The goat's preferred browsing height is 3"-6", so what I would do is to cut half their area at a time....allowing the just cut time to regrow to height before cutting the other half....we were on 20acres and took them for "walks" until fencing was up.....they were only locked in their pen overnite and when we were away for the day.....one of the best ideas I had was installing a deck around their house....they loved it and used it constantly....here are a couple of pics of their yard and house....
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Here are some of the squares....
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The brick were not good and removed them....the cinder blocks were steps to the deck....the 2nd pic is where the backyard area was...
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View attachment 73805..View attachment 73806
These 2 are of the larger area I fenced and was their main pasture along with the ducks....
View attachment 73807....well can't post the other, but ya can see it was fairly sizeable....by cutting portions ya can control where they browse the most....
Something that will help is to sow a winter pasture rye grass for your area, along with winter peas, and clover.....just don't overdo the clover it can cause some bloating issues with some animals....this will help to keep the soil from becoming bare and mainly mud when wet....it can be a battle at first will your OCD....
I do apologize for posting all the pics on your thread....
. Thanks for the ideas...he did buil$ shelves inside the barn for when they can’t go outside..they lov3 them...they even sleep on them at night! My girls are crazy..and, always into mischief!! I think I need cabinet doors in my grain room because Trixie climbs up and knocks everything down at least three times a day...but if I tell Chris I need another project he’ll kill me! He’s working on the new semis now, fast and furious so we can get them dropped back where we want them. That’ll be another $100 each..ugh...what can you do? It still wayyyy cheaper than building a barn..not near as nice, but I’ve settled for it..and, hey, I have a barn and a farm!! A huge farm now! We just bought out a Rabbitry! I’m sellin* off a bunch. It’s wayyy too many. The best part is, every doe is pregnant! I got four chocolate lionhead!! I total I got 11lion heads and 2mini Lops, and 4 NZ, which I’m shipping @the-Vs...there’s an actual bunny cargo that delivers Bunnys across the country regular! Crazy!! But, I’m just glad to be getting rid of some! I’m also selling 4 of the new ones...it’s just tooo much work for me. But it was a great deal. Too good to pas up!! I’ll post pictures later of my new treasure!!- Thread starter
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Duckfarmerpa1
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By retired, does that mean...you ate them?oh...the goats...the black one was a 'retired" FB Pygmy....the tan one is a wether, 66% pygmy/33% boer....white is wether, 66% boer/33% pygmy....the wethers have the same sire, different does.....just in case ya was wondering...
CntryBoy777
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Not at all...she was a production doe and her last couple of kids were stillborn....so, the owners were selling her and made us a deal for the 3 of them...she was 8yrs old and lived to be 11....she took some work, but was a real sweetie and a great "teacher"....
rachels.haven
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Be careful @Duckfarmerpa1 . You're approaching a "my mother" level of rabbits. She loves her rabbitry.
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Duckfarmerpa1
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Yes, @rachels.haven ...my Rabbitry is wayyy too big now. Takes wayyy too long. I’m selling a bunch. But the deal for the breeder was just too good to pass up. I got four chocolate lionheads! One is a lilac!! That is solid gold in the rabbit world!! I’m sooo excited!! Now, if they were pedigree..I’d be on easy street.... I’m just pray the rabbit disease...RHDV 2... doesn’t hit PA...they say you have to cull them all....I’d be devastated. That’s why I have to sell a bunch. I’m even considering selling a few that I’ve had since September...that would be sooo hard. The good thing is..all my does are pregnant...so, that would brin* me a higher price. Right now I’m fielding calls all the time to buy bunnies, hey, could be worse.... The only bad part...I have wayyyyyy too much harden manure, and not the right kind anymore..I still think we will have to buy some regular manure? Not sure yet. But the garden is tilled...the fields are half done...it’s starting to look sharp!
. I’m just pray the rabbit disease...RHDV 2... doesn’t hit PA...they say you have to cull them all....I’d be devastated. That’s why I have to sell a bunch. I’m even considering selling a few that I’ve had since September...that would be sooo hard. The good thing is..all my does are pregnant...so, that would brin* me a higher price. Right now I’m fielding calls all the time to buy bunnies, hey, could be worse.... The only bad part...I have wayyyyyy too much harden manure, and not the right kind anymore..I still think we will have to buy some regular manure? Not sure yet. But the garden is tilled...the fields are half done...it’s starting to look sharp!
rachels.haven
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I'd worry more about pasteurella with new stock.That's what quarantine is for though.
