One Fine Acre - 2023 4H Steer Project Update

[MiniSilkys]

The goats are really loving this oat hay
Need to try to get a few bales it doesn't usually last long
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I am reading through your thread. That hay looks great. Do you remember what cutting it was. In class our lecture said that 2nd cutting was best for goats. Just wondering if 2nd cutting would look that good. What kind of bales do you use? I use square. I only have 5 goats and 2 newborn kids right now. What would hay like that cost? I get Bermuda for $6 a bale. Thanks.

 

[OneFineAcre]

I am reading through your thread. That hay looks great. Do you remember what cutting it was. In class our lecture said that 2nd cutting was best for goats. Just wondering if 2nd cutting would look that good. What kind of bales do you use? I use square. I only have 5 goats and 2 newborn kids right now. What would hay like that cost? I get Bermuda for $6 a bale. Thanks.

Oat is an annual. It is planted in the fall and then cut in the spring. So, there is only one cutting. It has to be cut at the right time, it's called the "milk" stage to make good hay. And it is usually cut in April around here so it is the first hay available. But, the weather is so iffy during that time of year, if they can't cut it at the right time, they just let it go longer and then combine the oats.
But, it is really a great hay.

 

[OneFineAcre]

And, just like that there were 16.
Almond Joy had triplet does.
Doe 1 3-5oz
Doe 2 3-6 oz
Doe 3 2-0 oz

The littlest one actually nursed first so she seems pretty strong.

So, @Bayleaf Meadows our ratio just got a little better. Maurine put some pictures on the farm facebook page.
I'll post here when I can get copies.
If any of you are on Facebook it is One Fine Acre Nigerian Dwarf Farm.

 

[Bayleaf Meadows]

That's just wonderful, OFA!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Dang! Ya'll are rackin' 'em up FAST! Congrats!

 

[Hens and Roos]

Congrats!

 

[OneFineAcre]

We have a house goat. Joy's little 2 lb girl. She got a little chilled today.

I forgot to mention. Maurine started a new job with the agricultural extension service in a neighboring county. Kind of a dream job for a farm girl.

 

[goatgurl]

congrats on the new baby girls. and also congratulations to maurine on her new job. what will she be doing?

 

[OneFineAcre]

congrats on the new baby girls. and also congratulations to maurine on her new job. what will she be doing?

Managing a farmer's market which is what she does now. She'll also be planning special events.

 

[animalmom]

Pictures! Saying you have adorable wee goaties is not showing you have adorable wee goaties.

Please and thank you.