Bruce
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Oh well, wrong again!
Do I send samples from my alpacas to the same place or can my local pet vet do them?
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Do I send samples from my alpacas to the same place or can my local pet vet do them?
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CntryBoy777
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It felt good to take a day off from Extra work today...tho it just wasted a beautiful day here...got up to 65° with sun and just a tad gusty. Most of the morning was spent on the phone with my sister, discussing Dad, and it is very doubtful that he'll ever get back here again. This has been expected and foreseen, so not a big deal. It just means that our transition to the house is more sure, and more permanent. We actually had this same discussion about a yr ago, but it has taken her this Long to "Absord It"....her terms...before it could be understood. She has always disagreed with "Reality" until it "Slaps" her in the face. 
On the animal front, we had a first here today.....
....this is the first time they have come nose to bill with the ducks. Both checked each other out for several minutes. We haven't brought them around this in much lately, but....
....this area has the best rye grass of all, and the dock was leaving out fairly well. They were going to town on it, until they noticed the ducks and they were gathering in a mass at the fence to "Face Off" with the goats....crazy little critters...
Joyce put some of her tomato plants in the ground yesterday, she doesn't know how to put just a few seeds in a pot, so she had about 30 sprout that were up to 6 leaves, so while she separated them out she stuck some in the ground to see if she can keep them growing...that ADHD thing...
Suppose to have some rain tomorrow nite, so going to pay bills, Lowe's, and order the quickrete.
On another note, I saw on the news that a dam is in jeopardy of failing in N Ca....I would like to let all of those in Ca that our Thoughts and Prayers are with them.... @babsbag , @ragdollcatlady , @soarwitheagles ....and I know there are others, but those quickly came to mind. You all be careful and safe out there, and keep us updated if ya are affected.
On the animal front, we had a first here today.....
....this is the first time they have come nose to bill with the ducks. Both checked each other out for several minutes. We haven't brought them around this in much lately, but........this area has the best rye grass of all, and the dock was leaving out fairly well. They were going to town on it, until they noticed the ducks and they were gathering in a mass at the fence to "Face Off" with the goats....crazy little critters...Joyce put some of her tomato plants in the ground yesterday, she doesn't know how to put just a few seeds in a pot, so she had about 30 sprout that were up to 6 leaves, so while she separated them out she stuck some in the ground to see if she can keep them growing...that ADHD thing...
Suppose to have some rain tomorrow nite, so going to pay bills, Lowe's, and order the quickrete.
On another note, I saw on the news that a dam is in jeopardy of failing in N Ca....I would like to let all of those in Ca that our Thoughts and Prayers are with them.... @babsbag , @ragdollcatlady , @soarwitheagles ....and I know there are others, but those quickly came to mind. You all be careful and safe out there, and keep us updated if ya are affected.
Goat Whisperer
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Talk to your vet. If they don't typically do alpacas, I would be more inclined to send it out. I don't know much about llamas or alpacas though. They do have a camelid form on the site posted.
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On another note, I saw on the news that a dam is in jeopardy of failing in N Ca....I would like to let all of those in Ca that our Thoughts and Prayers are with them.... @babsbag , @ragdollcatlady , @soarwitheagles ....and I know there are others, but those quickly came to mind. You all be careful and safe out there, and keep us updated if ya are affected.
Thanks for the prayers! I am in the central valley, so about 5-6 hours south of there....if the "bathtub" that is california fills, then I'll be trouble. I just left a message for my grandma. She actually lives in Oroville, where the dam is failing. I haven't heard back yet. Hope they are somewhere safe. ( I am afraid I wasn't really paying attention the the news much lately...)
babsbag
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I'm good where I am. I am north of the dam and way upstream in addition to being on a mountain.
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CntryBoy777
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Sure hope your grandma is okay. I heard on the news they were evacuating people there, so she may have been one of those. Hopefully you'll hear from her soon....
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Glad you're out of harm's way Babs... RDCL - prayers and best wishes headed your way!
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Mom called last night. Gram evacuated with a friend. They are all good for now! 
Baymule
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That's good news!Mom called last night. Gram evacuated with a friend. They are all good for now!
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CntryBoy777
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It was a pretty cloudy all day here, with rain coming in from about 8-12 tonite....hope all west and south stayed safe today. We got out and did our running around, went to Lowe's and got 2 come-a-longs to stretch fence with, among other things. Called the store in town I go to for wood, pipe, and stuff to order the bags of quickrete delivered and got a recording that they are out of business....
Guess I'll ride to town and find out about it tomorrow. It is a "Mom & Pop" hardware and they are just a little higher than the others, but I try to support local business when I can. I sure hate to think I will have to make trips for those 37 bags of quickrete from 35 miles one way.
Anyway, I decided that I would contact some local goat "Experts" here, and since I have learned from all of y'all here, I felt confident in approaching some looking for some "Hands On" experience. Well, can ya say "Big Joke"? They don't know anyone that tests, does fecals, or vaccinations here. They don't draw blood and send themselves for testing. The parasite checks only consist of Famacha, and is dependent on their "Interpretation" whether to use wormer or not, and it is only done 1-2 times a year. I was "Flabber-Ghasted" to say the least....even sitting here typing this I am shaking my head. In fact, this guy told me the local vet even sent goat people to him for help....
I wanted to ask "What Help", but I knew it wouldn't do any good, if he was that clueless. No wonder the goat shows here are such a joke, at least the ones I have witnessed. Oh, if I were Younger, but so is the "Plight of Life". I have 2 more options available and will check them out.
One is a training center for herding dogs with sheep, and the other is taking classes at the local college in town. I don't care about a degree, but it depends on the prerequisites for the courses I am interested in. Unless one of y'all fine folks would allow me to "Intern" for free labor........I can cook, clean, wash dishes and windows, muck pens, and a quick Learner.....even can dig post holes....
I did get a couple of pics this evening....
the strawberries are blooming, and the sweet peas are coming right along.
Guess I'll ride to town and find out about it tomorrow. It is a "Mom & Pop" hardware and they are just a little higher than the others, but I try to support local business when I can. I sure hate to think I will have to make trips for those 37 bags of quickrete from 35 miles one way.Anyway, I decided that I would contact some local goat "Experts" here, and since I have learned from all of y'all here, I felt confident in approaching some looking for some "Hands On" experience. Well, can ya say "Big Joke"? They don't know anyone that tests, does fecals, or vaccinations here. They don't draw blood and send themselves for testing. The parasite checks only consist of Famacha, and is dependent on their "Interpretation" whether to use wormer or not, and it is only done 1-2 times a year. I was "Flabber-Ghasted" to say the least....even sitting here typing this I am shaking my head. In fact, this guy told me the local vet even sent goat people to him for help....
I wanted to ask "What Help", but I knew it wouldn't do any good, if he was that clueless. No wonder the goat shows here are such a joke, at least the ones I have witnessed. Oh, if I were Younger, but so is the "Plight of Life". I have 2 more options available and will check them out.
One is a training center for herding dogs with sheep, and the other is taking classes at the local college in town. I don't care about a degree, but it depends on the prerequisites for the courses I am interested in. Unless one of y'all fine folks would allow me to "Intern" for free labor....
....I can cook, clean, wash dishes and windows, muck pens, and a quick Learner.....even can dig post holes....I did get a couple of pics this evening....
the strawberries are blooming, and the sweet peas are coming right along. 
