RollingAcres
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Mike and his Crocs! My son loves his slip on insulated Crocs!one of my Christmas gifts was a new pair of Crocs that are insulated. and slip on
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Goat Whisperer
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Have you looked at something like this? https://www.muckbootcompany.com/pro...yJssCMwcyc0qAdE6czKK2czRODj5rU-AaAuu-EALw_wcB
I believe Muck has several different types that are similar.
Mucks are $$$ but if you watch. you can get them on sale (amazon and TSC are what I tend to watch) and you can find then for substantially less. I just got a $170 pair of Muck Boots for like $80. You can also find a generic brand too.
I believe Muck has several different types that are similar.
Mucks are $$$ but if you watch. you can get them on sale (amazon and TSC are what I tend to watch) and you can find then for substantially less. I just got a $170 pair of Muck Boots for like $80. You can also find a generic brand too.
Senile_Texas_Aggie
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Muck boots are what I have, but they come up to the middle of my calf. They're great! But I didn't get them on sale.
greybeard
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I very much like
https://www.rockyboots.com/rubber-boots/
https://www.rockyboots.com/rubber-boots/
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Thanks all... those mucks that GW linked look like just the thing... but wow... $110.00 
ouch! I saved the link and will see if I can find them on VERY deep discount...
So the feed has been purchased and stored away in the out bldg. Both goat and chicken pellets. Dog food was purchased last week. Hay is still to come, probably Thursday (I hope & hope he has what I want). All animals are celebrating and dancing in their respective environments for the knowledge that there is no threat or imminent danger of starvation. Gonna have to give the last whole bale to the boy goats tonight and the one that's opened for the does is about 1/4 gone. Now that I think about it, better go get hay Wednesday... That's most likely when I'll run out.
I stopped at the Atwoods in Sulpher Springs before the feed store to see about a proper rain gauge. All they had were these tiny 6" tall ones. Nope... not at all what I want. So at the feed store, I asked if they off hand happened to carry rain gauges and they did!
And it was exactly the one I wanted as well... about 2' tall, measures up to 8" of rain, and slides into a mounting bracket that can be zip tied to a t-post. Top that off with it was about 10 bucks, cheaper than I'd found searching the internet. 
All installed and awaiting it's first test run. Of course now I've probably invited the start of the great drought of 2019...
I've been using the Dumor brand goat minerals from TSC in the orange bag; 8lbs each. The goats like it OK but while there, I also asked what they might have for goat minerals. They had 25 lb bags of Sweetlix meat maker mineral in 25 pound bags for about what or less than what I was paying for the 8 lb from TSC. That was a no brainer. Everything I've seen posted here gave good reviews. I'll be sampling it out to them soon as the last of the Dumor is gone... maybe mix the last with the new... Sure hope they like it. I sure won't be holding the bag open for them to stick their heads in and eat though... I must confess, I enjoyed seeing a goat with its head stuck all the way inside a bag so its eyes were even covered. I guess that's showing some trust huh?
Speaking of eating... Hadn't had anything yet today and was sorely tempted to stop at a fast food place while out but I was a good boy... Finishing up the last of 2 big turkey sandwiches on wheat toast. Along with, had a big handful of Frito's corn chips. Like the goats, was craving some salt. Driving back home in anticipation of said sandwiches, I also realized I was low on bread so stopped at the "day old" bread store only to find the shelves barren. Ended up stopping at the grocer instead and picked up a couple of loaves along with a couple pkgs of english muffins, some bananas, oranges, 3 family packs of pork chops for $1.29/lb, a couple of 3lb pkgs of bacon (the kind I like) for under $10 each, and a 5 lb bag of baker's potatoes. All for ~$50 
Just opened my last gallon of milk so should be good till the end of the week at least.
So it's quarter past 4 already... Need to go repackage the chops and get them in the freezer, then it'll be about time to go start animal chores. Been a lovely day today with the temp about 75° and light breezes. Had the thermostat inside set to 66° overnight, and glad because it's still cool enough inside to not need the AC.
ouch! I saved the link and will see if I can find them on VERY deep discount...So the feed has been purchased and stored away in the out bldg. Both goat and chicken pellets. Dog food was purchased last week. Hay is still to come, probably Thursday (I hope & hope he has what I want). All animals are celebrating and dancing in their respective environments for the knowledge that there is no threat or imminent danger of starvation. Gonna have to give the last whole bale to the boy goats tonight and the one that's opened for the does is about 1/4 gone. Now that I think about it, better go get hay Wednesday... That's most likely when I'll run out.
I stopped at the Atwoods in Sulpher Springs before the feed store to see about a proper rain gauge. All they had were these tiny 6" tall ones. Nope... not at all what I want. So at the feed store, I asked if they off hand happened to carry rain gauges and they did!
And it was exactly the one I wanted as well... about 2' tall, measures up to 8" of rain, and slides into a mounting bracket that can be zip tied to a t-post. Top that off with it was about 10 bucks, cheaper than I'd found searching the internet. All installed and awaiting it's first test run. Of course now I've probably invited the start of the great drought of 2019... I've been using the Dumor brand goat minerals from TSC in the orange bag; 8lbs each. The goats like it OK but while there, I also asked what they might have for goat minerals. They had 25 lb bags of Sweetlix meat maker mineral in 25 pound bags for about what or less than what I was paying for the 8 lb from TSC. That was a no brainer. Everything I've seen posted here gave good reviews. I'll be sampling it out to them soon as the last of the Dumor is gone... maybe mix the last with the new... Sure hope they like it. I sure won't be holding the bag open for them to stick their heads in and eat though... I must confess, I enjoyed seeing a goat with its head stuck all the way inside a bag so its eyes were even covered. I guess that's showing some trust huh?
Speaking of eating... Hadn't had anything yet today and was sorely tempted to stop at a fast food place while out but I was a good boy... Finishing up the last of 2 big turkey sandwiches on wheat toast. Along with, had a big handful of Frito's corn chips. Like the goats, was craving some salt. Driving back home in anticipation of said sandwiches, I also realized I was low on bread so stopped at the "day old" bread store only to find the shelves barren. Ended up stopping at the grocer instead and picked up a couple of loaves along with a couple pkgs of english muffins, some bananas, oranges, 3 family packs of pork chops for $1.29/lb
, a couple of 3lb pkgs of bacon (the kind I like) for under $10 each, and a 5 lb bag of baker's potatoes. All for ~$50 Just opened my last gallon of milk so should be good till the end of the week at least.So it's quarter past 4 already... Need to go repackage the chops and get them in the freezer, then it'll be about time to go start animal chores. Been a lovely day today with the temp about 75° and light breezes. Had the thermostat inside set to 66° overnight, and glad because it's still cool enough inside to not need the AC.
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greybeard
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Is it spelled exactly as you posted it or is spelled 'Sweetlix'?
Sweetlix brand has been around awhile and is very high quality for a wide range of species...they have a good reputation.
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You got it right GB... sweetlix. corrected in the original post.
Sounds like you had a productive day and found a few bargains on top of that. Glad you found the rain gauge you wanted. Sounds nice.
I see also you found out TSC isnt always a bargain on feed. Thats why I go up to the Amish place in KY to get mine. I can get 300lbs of layer mash for less than $40.00.
Chickens lay well on it. My goal this year is to stay away from the big box stores and shop locally owned.
I see also you found out TSC isnt always a bargain on feed. Thats why I go up to the Amish place in KY to get mine. I can get 300lbs of layer mash for less than $40.00.
Chickens lay well on it. My goal this year is to stay away from the big box stores and shop locally owned.
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Stripped the turkey carcass down to parade rest this afternoon. Made several zip locks with turkey and gravy. Some chopped, some sliced for sandwiches. Figured the gravy would help prevent freezer burn to the meat and wouldn't hurt in a sandwich anyway. Scrap bits made a bowl full of turkey salad, and the residue made enough supplemental/additive dog food for several days. The salad ought to last me another several days and I'm getting tired of turkey at this point.
Did animal chores this evening in shorts and a T-shirt... Down to 58° now, so was a little chilly by the time they were done and I came in (after dark). But it was another really nice day. Winter hasn't even hit yet and these past couple days have me ready for a prolonged spring! The ground is still very squishy however... with all the rain we've had it will take a while to dry out. And of course, that being said, we're forecast scattered rain starting Thursday for a couple of days.
Did animal chores this evening in shorts and a T-shirt... Down to 58° now, so was a little chilly by the time they were done and I came in (after dark). But it was another really nice day. Winter hasn't even hit yet and these past couple days have me ready for a prolonged spring! The ground is still very squishy however... with all the rain we've had it will take a while to dry out. And of course, that being said, we're forecast scattered rain starting Thursday for a couple of days.
Goat Whisperer
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I'm curious to hear if your goats will eat the sweetlix. Ours won't touch it 
We have had the hardest time finding a good mineral they will eat. We finally found one, a cattle mineral. They love it, and it is less expensive then the sweetlix.
We have had the hardest time finding a good mineral they will eat. We finally found one, a cattle mineral. They love it, and it is less expensive then the sweetlix.
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