SkyWarrior
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New to Goats - Just got 2
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BEAUTIFUL ! You are giving them minereals, no? Please post pics of the females udder and her lady parts so we can determine if shes preggo. The male is a wether, not a buck, right? They are stunning
Roxy's momma
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You have 2 very pretty little goats. Once they figure out you are the "food person" and spend time with them talking to them they will come around. You may even have to shoo them away now and again because they will be all over you.
Good luck. 2" X 4" wire is good for goats.
Good luck. 2" X 4" wire is good for goats.
BigMac
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We got our first goats ever this week as payment when I helped a neighbor cut down a bunch of dead trees on her property. Two good looking pygmies (I think). Pictures on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KaejjaFarms. Had no idea what I was in for. 
They really wanted to go home as soon as we got them back to our place, and kept finding ways to get out! Luckily, had enough lumber and time to goat-proof the paddock fencing and enough patience to sit and watch for hours as they figured out new and magical ways to escape. It was amazing to watch! The little doe was especially creative (and agile). I'll never again underestimate a goats ability to climb, slither, jump, balance, wriggle, and suck in its gut.
After the paddock was fortified, we then had to deal with their wailing! I've never heard an animal sound more like an injured child! Initially they were angry with us, wouldn't come down off their big spool, and ran away from us and the kids as fast as anything with such short legs can move. But, after a couple days they have finally warmed up and are following us and the kids around, and definitely recognize this as home. All we did was give them their own special space in the barnyard, let them explore freely, spent time close up to them without forcing ourselves on them, and of course (what I think is the secret ingredient) we fed them lots and lots of alfalfa hay!
If you visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KaejjaFarms, please "like" us and we'll be able to keep up with you and keep you posted on our progress as new goat owners!
They really wanted to go home as soon as we got them back to our place, and kept finding ways to get out! Luckily, had enough lumber and time to goat-proof the paddock fencing and enough patience to sit and watch for hours as they figured out new and magical ways to escape. It was amazing to watch! The little doe was especially creative (and agile). I'll never again underestimate a goats ability to climb, slither, jump, balance, wriggle, and suck in its gut. After the paddock was fortified, we then had to deal with their wailing! I've never heard an animal sound more like an injured child! Initially they were angry with us, wouldn't come down off their big spool, and ran away from us and the kids as fast as anything with such short legs can move. But, after a couple days they have finally warmed up and are following us and the kids around, and definitely recognize this as home. All we did was give them their own special space in the barnyard, let them explore freely, spent time close up to them without forcing ourselves on them, and of course (what I think is the secret ingredient) we fed them lots and lots of alfalfa hay!
If you visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KaejjaFarms, please "like" us and we'll be able to keep up with you and keep you posted on our progress as new goat owners!
Pearce Pastures
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What beauties! I love that color pattern-probably my favorite ND coat. Well, I actually think I need to collect one of each color first to make sure. 
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I need Luna! If you get rid of the wether just send Luna over to NC! And yes as Pearce Pastures mentioned, you've got a pair of Nigerian Dwarfs there. Pretty ones too.BigMac said:We got our first goats ever this week as payment when I helped a neighbor cut down a bunch of dead trees on her property. Two good looking pygmies (I think). Pictures on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KaejjaFarms. Had no idea what I was in for.
After the paddock was fortified, we then had to deal with their wailing! I've never heard an animal sound more like an injured child! Initially they were angry with us, wouldn't come down off their big spool, and ran away from us and the kids as fast as anything with such short legs can move. But, after a couple days they have finally warmed up and are following us and the kids around, and definitely recognize this as home. All we did was give them their own special space in the barnyard, let them explore freely, spent time close up to them without forcing ourselves on them, and of course (what I think is the secret ingredient) we fed them lots and lots of alfalfa hay!
If you visit our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/KaejjaFarms, please "like" us and we'll be able to keep up with you and keep you posted on our progress as new goat owners!
Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
Just a couple of links to some decent pygmy and Nigerian coat color sites
http://luckywranch6.blogspot.com/2007/10/pygmy-coat-colors.html
http://nigeriandwarfcolors.weebly.com/coat-patterns.html
As shot of my Buckskin ND, Rosie getting a smooch from her boyfriend.
http://luckywranch6.blogspot.com/2007/10/pygmy-coat-colors.html
http://nigeriandwarfcolors.weebly.com/coat-patterns.html
As shot of my Buckskin ND, Rosie getting a smooch from her boyfriend.
Pearce Pastures
Barn Babe
I just went to your FB page and saw your other goat, the blue eyed buckskin that has her back half looking like she got dipped in white paint----I WANT HER!!!!! SO, I pm you my address, and you mail to me, yes? 
