bonbean01
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Jumping the Moon Dairy - the next chapter
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babsbag
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@Baymule, thanks for the good laugh. They say to spread urine on the fence line to keep predators away, wonder if it works with inspectors too ?
Life is too short and too much fun for this kind of crap, why can't we all just get along? I am not afraid of her or the game, but I just don't really want to play. She doesn't know that I know how to make her job he**, I just don't want to. There is a freedom of information act and by simply filling out one form I could have a copy of every email to ANYONE that references me or my dairy. I can also ask her for a code section of EVERY single thing she tells me to do. She won't win this battle or this war, but really, do we have to do that this way?
In some ways it might be better this way. I have the plans drawn (I doubt she knows that I know how to do that kind of thing) and will submit them to her boss as requested and now any questions I have will go to him, not her. May actually be a win win for me in the end. I would much rather deal with her boss.
Life is too short and too much fun for this kind of crap, why can't we all just get along? I am not afraid of her or the game, but I just don't really want to play. She doesn't know that I know how to make her job he**, I just don't want to. There is a freedom of information act and by simply filling out one form I could have a copy of every email to ANYONE that references me or my dairy. I can also ask her for a code section of EVERY single thing she tells me to do. She won't win this battle or this war, but really, do we have to do that this way?
In some ways it might be better this way. I have the plans drawn (I doubt she knows that I know how to do that kind of thing) and will submit them to her boss as requested and now any questions I have will go to him, not her. May actually be a win win for me in the end. I would much rather deal with her boss.
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babsbag
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I haven't updated in a bit, just been too busy. Have not heard from the inspector or her boss so I will call him next week. I did a quick trip to NC in the middle of the "winter storm" and was able to visit with @Southern by choice and her family. Her DH was kind enough to drive me to Pelham NC to see the dairy equipment I am buying; the roads were no place for a rental car. 
My DH is in NC right now taking the equipment apart and loading it on a rental truck which he will then drive back to CA. Again Southern's family is coming to my rescue and will be helping DH with some of the dismantling and the loading of the truck. DH had a very serious foot surgery a few years ago and lost part of his foot and a toe so walking with heavy things is not easy for him. It is great to have friends that are such a blessing and willing to help. I have met a few of my really good friends on BYH and BYC; this is a great resource.
I did not do an official kidding thread this year as everyone would get bored with 31 or 32 does to freshen; (including me). So far I have had 5 does freshen. I have 4 doelings and 6 bucklings. My first doe freshened when I had to be gone for the day (wedding dress shopping with my future DIL) and even though DH was on kidding watch I ended up losing 3 of her 4 kids. She was bred to a Nigi so I ended up with and adorable mini Alpine buckling. Her first kid was born early morning and wasn't discovered until about 3 PM. Kid number two was sideways and had stopped the entire process so kids 3 and 4 were dead as well.
If DH had seen the first kid I had a friend on standby that he was to call, but he didn't see the kid so didn't make the call until it was too late.
The other does that have freshened have had no problems, just the way I like them.
My DH is in NC right now taking the equipment apart and loading it on a rental truck which he will then drive back to CA. Again Southern's family is coming to my rescue and will be helping DH with some of the dismantling and the loading of the truck. DH had a very serious foot surgery a few years ago and lost part of his foot and a toe so walking with heavy things is not easy for him. It is great to have friends that are such a blessing and willing to help. I have met a few of my really good friends on BYH and BYC; this is a great resource.
I did not do an official kidding thread this year as everyone would get bored with 31 or 32 does to freshen; (including me). So far I have had 5 does freshen. I have 4 doelings and 6 bucklings. My first doe freshened when I had to be gone for the day (wedding dress shopping with my future DIL) and even though DH was on kidding watch I ended up losing 3 of her 4 kids. She was bred to a Nigi so I ended up with and adorable mini Alpine buckling. Her first kid was born early morning and wasn't discovered until about 3 PM. Kid number two was sideways and had stopped the entire process so kids 3 and 4 were dead as well.
If DH had seen the first kid I had a friend on standby that he was to call, but he didn't see the kid so didn't make the call until it was too late. The other does that have freshened have had no problems, just the way I like them.
OneFineAcre
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Friends are a good thingI haven't updated in a bit, just been too busy. Have not heard from the inspector or her boss so I will call him next week. I did a quick trip to NC in the middle of the "winter storm" and was able to visit with @Southern by choice and her family. Her DH was kind enough to drive me to Pelham NC to see the dairy equipment I am buying; the roads were no place for a rental car.
My DH is in NC right now taking the equipment apart and loading it on a rental truck which he will then drive back to CA. Again Southern's family is coming to my rescue and will be helping DH with some of the dismantling and the loading of the truck. DH had a very serious foot surgery a few years ago and lost part of his foot and a toe so walking with heavy things is not easy for him. It is great to have friends that are such a blessing and willing to help. I have met a few of my really good friends on BYH and BYC; this is a great resource.
I did not do an official kidding thread this year as everyone would get bored with 31 or 32 does to freshen; (including me). So far I have had 5 does freshen. I have 4 doelings and 6 bucklings. My first doe freshened when I had to be gone for the day (wedding dress shopping with my future DIL) and even though DH was on kidding watch I ended up losing 3 of her 4 kids. She was bred to a Nigi so I ended up with and adorable mini Alpine buckling. Her first kid was born early morning and wasn't discovered until about 3 PM. Kid number two was sideways and had stopped the entire process so kids 3 and 4 were dead as well.
The other does that have freshened have had no problems, just the way I like them.
Glad you had the help
Ferguson K
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Sorry about the kids.
With all good things come bad. At least mom and the other two survived.
With all good things come bad. At least mom and the other two survived.
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babsbag
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5 more kids today so a total of 15, 8 bucklings and 7 doelings. Two more does to kid this week, they are both at day 154 and holding. Next crop of kids starts the beginning of March.
Hens and Roos
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congrats on the new kids!!
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Congrats - but tell those does that are still holding onto those babies that you expect doelings!
Ponker
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WOW what an adventure. Good luck with your issue with the regulators. I hope everything works out for you. After all the work you put in and the relationship you cultivated with her, I can't believe she dug in her heels. Dealing with her boss, the real decision maker, will get you good results. I, too, worked in male dominated industry and it takes earning respect by doing a good job and respecting others. Those that try to be dominating eventually fall. You'll get this done and be making cheese before you know it!
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babsbag
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These last two are at day 155 and one is in labor, the other is holding tight. This year I am not really too concerned about does vs bucks as most will be sold. I might hang onto a few to replace a few obnoxious ones and I also *might* hang onto a few minis. 
(don't tell @Goat Whisperer or @Southern by choice)... my minis are all their fault.
I am only allowed to have 30 goats and no one is counting right now, but if the county ever did come looking I would like to be in compliance. Buying the land next to us is always on my mind but it isn't happening yet. Trying to refi my house first.
And just so people know, refinancing a home with a hobby farm when you actually file a Schedule F on your taxes in a challenge.
Would love to buy adjoining land and actually move the dairy to that address; at least on paper. That is the nice thing about a mobile dairy, it can go wherever I want it to go.
(don't tell @Goat Whisperer or @Southern by choice)... my minis are all their fault. I am only allowed to have 30 goats and no one is counting right now, but if the county ever did come looking I would like to be in compliance. Buying the land next to us is always on my mind but it isn't happening yet. Trying to refi my house first.
And just so people know, refinancing a home with a hobby farm when you actually file a Schedule F on your taxes in a challenge.
Would love to buy adjoining land and actually move the dairy to that address; at least on paper. That is the nice thing about a mobile dairy, it can go wherever I want it to go.
