LoneOakGoats
Loving the herd life
OMG, they are just adorable!
"Minnie" blurb (Pup #3) PICS!!!
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Southern by choice
Herd Master
Pups are 7 weeks…
Been very busy and haven’t gotten many pics. and behind on the updates...
One of the girls I have really had my eye on… I have just liked so many things about her you could say she has been my “pick” since very early on. I think at 2 weeks I liked this girl and by 3-4 …well lets just say I love this dog!
I like everything I see in her. I have shown no partiality so that their true nature can be assessed without bias. BUT this dog… mmm. She is something. She may remain here. 
When I call the pups to me they all will come and are happy and will give kisses…
Pups 1&2 are being worked with as far as getting carried away and nibbling. They of course are having to transition from… this is how we play with canines and this is how we play with humans… no biting on faces or hands! They are easily corrected with an “UH UH” or AH AH… now
“My” girl however will come, sit, extend her head and if I lower mine she will give kisses gently… once I back away she sits calmly while I pet her and tell her what a good girl she is. She is not highly tolerant of “non-sense”.
The 3 play really rough.
This coming week each pup will have individual time in the fields. Each pup will also go in with their “Aunt Callie” and “Uncle D”… Callie is a little tough on the pups but in a very positive way. Her correction is immediate and no non-sense when it comes to her goats. D is much gentler and can be the nice uncle LOL. With their mom, Amy, they still just want to find a teat so we are trying to work with the other dogs so they learn quickly. Daddy Badger is gentle but watchful.
They will also be introduced to hotwire between 8-9 weeks. Oh the fun…not.
Sit command and individual house time will also start. Each dog must start learning independence from their littermates so they are better prepared for their new homes. It is also a good gauge for areas of strength, weakness, and temperament.
They are growing nicely… been a real problem with the chickens eating their food. So far the food aggression is not a problem. YAY! They did not have a good gain at 5-6 weeks but were better at the 6-7 weeks. At 7 weeks they are 15,16,17 lbs. Very nice size for 7week females, they will be on the larger end. Large males are generally 18-20 lbs at 8 weeks so this will be interesting to see their growth this week. I am estimating 17-19lbs.
Hopefully some good outside shoys... the goats have to be all up in my business and they make it impossible to take pics!
Been very busy and haven’t gotten many pics. and behind on the updates...
One of the girls I have really had my eye on… I have just liked so many things about her you could say she has been my “pick” since very early on. I think at 2 weeks I liked this girl and by 3-4 …well lets just say I love this dog!
I like everything I see in her. I have shown no partiality so that their true nature can be assessed without bias. BUT this dog… mmm. She is something. She may remain here. When I call the pups to me they all will come and are happy and will give kisses…Pups 1&2 are being worked with as far as getting carried away and nibbling. They of course are having to transition from… this is how we play with canines and this is how we play with humans… no biting on faces or hands! They are easily corrected with an “UH UH” or AH AH… now
“My” girl however will come, sit, extend her head and if I lower mine she will give kisses gently… once I back away she sits calmly while I pet her and tell her what a good girl she is. She is not highly tolerant of “non-sense”.The 3 play really rough.
This coming week each pup will have individual time in the fields. Each pup will also go in with their “Aunt Callie” and “Uncle D”… Callie is a little tough on the pups but in a very positive way. Her correction is immediate and no non-sense when it comes to her goats. D is much gentler and can be the nice uncle LOL. With their mom, Amy, they still just want to find a teat so we are trying to work with the other dogs so they learn quickly. Daddy Badger is gentle but watchful.
They will also be introduced to hotwire between 8-9 weeks. Oh the fun…not.
Sit command and individual house time will also start. Each dog must start learning independence from their littermates so they are better prepared for their new homes. It is also a good gauge for areas of strength, weakness, and temperament.They are growing nicely… been a real problem with the chickens eating their food.
So far the food aggression is not a problem. YAY! They did not have a good gain at 5-6 weeks but were better at the 6-7 weeks. At 7 weeks they are 15,16,17 lbs. Very nice size for 7week females, they will be on the larger end. Large males are generally 18-20 lbs at 8 weeks so this will be interesting to see their growth this week. I am estimating 17-19lbs.Hopefully some good outside shoys... the goats have to be all up in my business and they make it impossible to take pics!
Kitsara
Overrun with beasties
Sounds like they're doing great. Chickens are a pain. Our barn cats keep loosing out to the chickens with their food. I keep having to try and get creative in ways to keep the chickens away.
"Your" girl definitely sounds like a keeper, course it sounds like you might need another anyways to help the sheep out.
"Your" girl definitely sounds like a keeper, course it sounds like you might need another anyways to help the sheep out.
LoneOakGoats
Loving the herd life
It is fascinating to hear their development. Please keep the updates coming.
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Southern by choice
Herd Master
Thanks! Today was hilarious, got a few pics too. We were in the one field for a good part of the day planning some breed out pens so the pups were just be-bopping around. Mom was pretty firm with them but also played with them. They got so tuckered out! They went to a big decaying tree and crashed! Millie the Lamancha was a real jerk to them though.. she rolled one "just because". She needs her horns gone and maybe she won't be such a bully prisspot!
I will put pics in 2 posts...
Some of the goats were out front relaxing on the spools, they see the pups coming in. Badger was whining... he wanted in.
Amy supervising. Poor Mimi...she has lost her coat from the hormones.
Callie and Moses see the pups... she is just watching. These two are hilarious! Moses guards Callie and Callie guards Moses. Never seen a goat and a dog bond the way these two have, they LOVE each other.
Some of the crew checking them out.
They were not happy with the brambles and stickerbushes!
Still watching
Everyone has to see the new babies.
I will put pics in 2 posts...
Some of the goats were out front relaxing on the spools, they see the pups coming in. Badger was whining... he wanted in.
Amy supervising. Poor Mimi...she has lost her coat from the hormones.
Callie and Moses see the pups... she is just watching. These two are hilarious! Moses guards Callie and Callie guards Moses. Never seen a goat and a dog bond the way these two have, they LOVE each other.
Some of the crew checking them out.
They were not happy with the brambles and stickerbushes!
Still watching
Everyone has to see the new babies.
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Southern by choice
Herd Master
I love this pic!
Silly puppy... Rooster is like what???
All tired out!
Can you guess "my Girl"?
Silly puppy... Rooster is like what???
All tired out!
Can you guess "my Girl"?
bonbean01
Herd Master
Those pics are great!!! Love them all! One with the little cowgirl is adorable, and the one with the rooster is hilarious!!! Callie under Moses peeking out is great...LOL!
LoneOakGoats
Loving the herd life
LOVE them!!
HoneyDreameMomma
True BYH Addict
Those are some seriously adorable puppies!! Great pics - keep them coming!
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Southern by choice
Herd Master
Rainy and Muddy Muddy Muddy here!
Will try to get some pics today. This is from Sunday!
Monday they were ...
8 weeks! YAY! they are coming along nicely.
Their 8 week weights...
Pup 1-- 18 1/2 lbs
Pup 2-- 20 lbs
Pup 3-- 17 lbs
Will try to get some pics today. This is from Sunday!
Monday they were ...
8 weeks! YAY! they are coming along nicely.
Their 8 week weights...
Pup 1-- 18 1/2 lbs
Pup 2-- 20 lbs
Pup 3-- 17 lbs
