Jodief100--- random stuff and BIG news

[Moonshine]

We have a lone chicken that likes to hang out with the goats. Every time I move the goats, 1-2 days later, Chicken is in the field with them. She always goes where they go. She eats what they spill from their feeders and contentedly grazes with them. The goats usually ignore her.

Every since I moved Nissan's daughter into the barn pen to get ready to go to the sale, Nissan has been hanging out with Chicken. They sleep together, eat together and last night Chicken was riding around on Nissan's back. I tried to get a photo but she wouldn't stand still.

That is too cute! And so sweet. I hope you do get a pic I'd love to see it!!

 

[jodief100]

Chicken has decided to roost on goats every night. Not always the same goat mind you. I think Nissan's feelings are hurt.

We did well at the sales. At the production sale we sold 2 proven two year olds for $350 and $375. Neither could be registered but they were top quality commercial does. Nissan's baby girl from this year sold for $300, Nefer's for $350 both of them were 50% registerable.

At the Appalachian Kiko invitational which was a registered seed stock sale we got $350-$400 for PB and 88% weanling does.

Things are cooling off. We got some much needed rain but not enough. It looks like I am going to be feeding hay sooner than I like.

Last night our Ag agent did a demo on butchering and cooking lamb and goat. It was amusing watching this tiny (5'2" or so) 24 year old girl cutting up this lamb like the pro she is. I learned a lot and the goat meat pies and leg of lamb was delicious!

 

[autumnprairie]

Congrats on your success at the sale's.
I found that I do not care for the jersey giant roo, he is aggressive unlike my giant Cochin roo or my buff Orpington roo of 2 years ago. He may just end up in a pot if he is not careful.
I hope you get your much needed rain

 

[jodief100]

Dang goats got out. I wen tout to feed last night. I set the bucket down outside the fence, turned the charger off and climbed over to go and flip over the feeders. I turned around and Keeper had her head stuck through the non-charged electronet, face in the bucket. All the other goats wanted to get in the action so they pushed until the fence came loose. Keeper was now stuck in the fence, running around, pulling up more steaks as the rest of them were taking off up the hill. I got Keeper untangled but they were all gone.

They came back to the barn after dark. Not where I wanted them to be. There isn't a fenced pen over there right now. So I planned on moving them back to the field after work. Imagine my surprise when I come home and there are goats on the lawn. I left the back fence open.

So they are back in the barn, the gate is closed. Hopefully tomorrow they get moved. They have hay for now.

If Keeper didn't have such beautiful babies and wasn't my stepson's favorite, she would be on the truck! She jumps up on me every night and causes all kinds of trouble.

 

[elevan]

 

[autumnprairie]

X2

 

[jodief100]

Best part, I got an angry message from my neighbor. When the goats were loose because I left the gate open, the dogs chased off a deer just as he was taking aim.

I don't blame him for being mad. He was more polite about it than I felt I deserved.

Goats are still in the barn pen, eating my very valuable winter hay. Hubby hasn't been home before 7:00 in 6 weeks and has worked 15 out of the last 16 days. We is both pooped.

 

[bonbean01]

Sorry Jodie...can feel your stress

 

[Four Winds Ranch]

Hang in there!!!!

 

[jodief100]

Got all the goats where they belonged but 3 little ones keep getting out. My chargers aren't' holding a charge anymore. I think I need new batteries. When we moved all the goats out to the front field, Ginger slowly waddled along and then decided she didn't want to cross the bridge. She is due sometime in the next few weeks and she is HUGE! So hubby let her stay in the barn. Jack decided he wanted to stay with her for the night but he gets out during the day. Right now he is spending all day getting out of the front field and going to the barn to check on Ginger than back to the front field. Then he wanders around with the three escape goats. At least he isn't chasing the deer as far as I know.

Plans this weekend: everyone gets sorted, the second to last group sent up for breeding (just 4 this time), everyone get their last FAMACHA check for the winter, the five due Oct/Nov moved to the barn and everyone else back out to the front field.

Hopefully I will get my checks from the seed stock sales soon so I can buy new batteries.

The turkeys are getting big, they will be nice sized for Thanksgiving.
The kidding season will start here any day now!