Wehner Homestead
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Congratulations! Looking forward to pictures too!
Curious...why did Pink and Jade scratch during the open show?
Curious...why did Pink and Jade scratch during the open show?
SBC/GW's Journal- Spring shows DONE! & Update
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OneFineAcre
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Congratulations 
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Southern by choice
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@Wehner Homestead still working on pics...
But to answer your question.
two things-
Jade started getting loose poo probably from the straw... we usually have shavings. So we gave probiotics. It could have been our hay too as we grabbed small bales which isn't what we normally get.
So we scratched her.
Pink- that is a different story. We bought Pink back at the memorial weekend show. The judge is the breeder of Pink. Under ADGA rules it has to be 6 months from time of sale before you can show a goat under a judge you purchased from.
The thing is I knew there was a time frame but didn't look it up.
So he talked to DD and asked her to scratch, we are shy a month. DD had no problems with it of course. She just loves her "Pink".
But to answer your question.
two things-
Jade started getting loose poo probably from the straw... we usually have shavings. So we gave probiotics. It could have been our hay too as we grabbed small bales which isn't what we normally get.
So we scratched her.
Pink- that is a different story. We bought Pink back at the memorial weekend show. The judge is the breeder of Pink. Under ADGA rules it has to be 6 months from time of sale before you can show a goat under a judge you purchased from.
The thing is I knew there was a time frame but didn't look it up.
So he talked to DD and asked her to scratch, we are shy a month. DD had no problems with it of course. She just loves her "Pink".
Wehner Homestead
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Totally understandable! I would’ve done the same with Jade and it’s good to know the rule on buying from judges. Thanks for sharing!!
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Southern by choice
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And we are getting pummeled by the leftovers of Hurricane Michael. We are west of Raleigh... where the path is.
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, oh... and more RAIN. Been pouring ALL DAY!
Earlier the winds were pretty strong, more so than what we got with Florence.
The gusts were kinda scary.
Yet thankful, after seeing the damage to so many it seems ridiculous to whine about rain.
We have vet appointments for Pete, Leah, and Lilly tonight. The roads we take flood easily. Last time there was a tree down. We may have to go the long way around. It is literally 2x the mileage.
We have had tornado watches all day. Flood warnings too.
The wind blew the tarps off the hay.
The building is starting to flood. It's ok because the other side is good. But we will need to go get 10 more bags of bedding.
Pete is a recheck
Leah got something through her cheek. We can't get it out and now it is swelling. Not sure if it will need to be lanced or not.
Lilly is getting a recheck. Looks like we will have to have to amputate the leg.
My poor DH. He is a softy and knows that now, after all this time we can't just put Lilly down.
She should be fine on 3 legs. She just can never be bred. Yes, we are running a retirement home it seems.
She is super precious and a real piece of work but she is a Lamancha and so what are we suppose to do. 
Seriously- if you looked into those eyes you too would be like... yeah, nope can't put her down. She is such a joy.
Can't believe we have 8 days til state Fair. We are so NOT ready.
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN, oh... and more RAIN. Been pouring ALL DAY!
Earlier the winds were pretty strong, more so than what we got with Florence.
The gusts were kinda scary.
Yet thankful, after seeing the damage to so many it seems ridiculous to whine about rain.
We have vet appointments for Pete, Leah, and Lilly tonight. The roads we take flood easily. Last time there was a tree down. We may have to go the long way around. It is literally 2x the mileage.
We have had tornado watches all day. Flood warnings too.
The wind blew the tarps off the hay.
The building is starting to flood. It's ok because the other side is good. But we will need to go get 10 more bags of bedding.
Pete is a recheck
Leah got something through her cheek. We can't get it out and now it is swelling. Not sure if it will need to be lanced or not.
Lilly is getting a recheck. Looks like we will have to have to amputate the leg.
My poor DH. He is a softy and knows that now, after all this time we can't just put Lilly down.
She should be fine on 3 legs. She just can never be bred. Yes, we are running a retirement home it seems.
She is super precious and a real piece of work but she is a Lamancha and so what are we suppose to do. Seriously- if you looked into those eyes you too would be like... yeah, nope can't put her down. She is such a joy.
Can't believe we have 8 days til state Fair. We are so NOT ready.
CntryBoy777
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That sure is a lot to handle in such horrible conditions...
Hope the rechecks are doing good and Lilly can keep her leg, Leah hopefully will be okay, too.
I know ya are sick of the rain and hope it does get out of there quickly so ya can get started for the Fair.....
Hope the rechecks are doing good and Lilly can keep her leg, Leah hopefully will be okay, too.
I know ya are sick of the rain and hope it does get out of there quickly so ya can get started for the Fair.....
OneFineAcre
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We've had a lot of rain and stronger winds than Florence too
Our power has been out about 2 hours
Our power has been out about 2 hours
Wehner Homestead
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Be careful all of my NC friends!!
B&B Happy goats
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Are you selling any ND doelings or doe's . ...if you have any that is..... be safe N.C....
Wehner Homestead
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@Southern by choice and @Goat Whisperer have asked me to post. They don’t have internet access currently as their power and internet is out. Hurricane Michael hit them as a tropical storm and the eye went over their farm. Everyone and everything is okay but they need prayers. Water for the livestock is a huge concern right now. I’ll update as they communicate more.
