This is all you guys' fault! Now I need help with feeding stuff!

[freemotion]

I'm wondering... LOL has anyone ever put a rug on their goat? Like you do with horses...

I have.....my neighbors think I am certifiably insane! I had a rescue a few years ago who had some health issues (more vet bills by guessing vets!) and I found her down one ridiculously cold morning. Sub-zero. I had an important doctor's appointment, so I covered her with many layers of Polar fleece horse blanket liners, offered her some warm water, and put the best hay within her reach and left for a couple of hours. She was up when I got home, and eating a bit.

So I spent the next couple of hours making her a blanket with an old mattress pad and some very colorful heavy twill I'd bought for....hmmmm....what was I thinking when I bought that piece? I cut a nylon dog collar in half and attached it as a belly strap, and made it to go over her head so I wouldn't have to use straps in front. She wore it all winter and I didn't have to worry about her getting overly cold again. She looked so cute in it. She was a dear old girl. How someone could abuse and neglect her.....

 

[trestlecreek]

Yes, if it were me, I'd use the sheep dose. I'd give the vaccines right as you let them out of their crates. They will be stressed for a week or so anyways. It's just best to do it right off and be done with that for awhile until you catch them up with the next shot.
As mentioned earlier for the possible due date, I'd mark your calendar.

I move my pregnant does to the "momma pen"1- 2 months before they kid.
I have a lot of does, so when one is pregnant here, my does like to get their own space/pasture. It's like they get a personal vacation.

In your case, if you are just getting 2? Then I'd leave her with the other until a few days to a 2 weeks before parturition.
If she is pregnant, and you see that she gets irritated or fights with the other doe too much, I would move her earlier. Just feel that out.
Will your new goats have horns?

Yes, you can put a coat on your goats. Some will tolerate it and others hate it.
I do with my bottle baby(she's a spoiled brat-her name is Princess and it fits), but generally, I don't like to pamper because I believe they should adjust to the winter without problems. Most goats adjust just fine if they are in good condition and have a suitable shelter.

 

[freemotion]

Those mineral feeders would work great in the coop as chicken feeders if you have any birds to feed.

 

[trestlecreek]

That's too funny!!
I saw mine the other day and thought about trying them out for the birds!!!

 

[lupinfarm]

Yes, if it were me, I'd use the sheep dose. I'd give the vaccines right as you let them out of their crates. They will be stressed for a week or so anyways. It's just best to do it right off and be done with that for awhile until you catch them up with the next shot.
As mentioned earlier for the possible due date, I'd mark your calendar.

I move my pregnant does to the "momma pen"1- 2 months before they kid.
I have a lot of does, so when one is pregnant here, my does like to get their own space/pasture. It's like they get a personal vacation.

In your case, if you are just getting 2? Then I'd leave her with the other until a few days to a 2 weeks before parturition.
If she is pregnant, and you see that she gets irritated or fights with the other doe too much, I would move her earlier. Just feel that out.
Will your new goats have horns?

Yes, you can put a coat on your goats. Some will tolerate it and others hate it.
I do with my bottle baby(she's a spoiled brat-her name is Princess and it fits), but generally, I don't like to pamper because I believe they should adjust to the winter without problems. Most goats adjust just fine if they are in good condition and have a suitable shelter.

Hehe, I was just curious about the rugs.. I thought it'd be good to know! ... Both are naturally polled.

 

[lupinfarm]

Those mineral feeders would work great in the coop as chicken feeders if you have any birds to feed.

I had considered using them for black oil sunflower seeds for my chickies.. or to hold grit for the little girls.

 

[trestlecreek]

If she is pregnant, the other doe should be fine with her as long as they get along. If they had horns, that would change things a bit,,.LOL.

 

[lupinfarm]

I'm wondering... LOL has anyone ever put a rug on their goat? Like you do with horses...

I have.....my neighbors think I am certifiably insane! I had a rescue a few years ago who had some health issues (more vet bills by guessing vets!) and I found her down one ridiculously cold morning. Sub-zero. I had an important doctor's appointment, so I covered her with many layers of Polar fleece horse blanket liners, offered her some warm water, and put the best hay within her reach and left for a couple of hours. She was up when I got home, and eating a bit.

So I spent the next couple of hours making her a blanket with an old mattress pad and some very colorful heavy twill I'd bought for....hmmmm....what was I thinking when I bought that piece? I cut a nylon dog collar in half and attached it as a belly strap, and made it to go over her head so I wouldn't have to use straps in front. She wore it all winter and I didn't have to worry about her getting overly cold again. She looked so cute in it. She was a dear old girl. How someone could abuse and neglect her.....

!!... I had considered making goat blankets to sell.. We have waterproof - ripstop fabric we bought years ago to make our dog a rug... but in the end we bought a very spendy one from a local pet shop that has done just the trick and fits great. Could make waterproof shells and then layer like you do with horses.

 

[lupinfarm]

If she is pregnant, the other doe should be fine with her as long as they get along. If they had horns, that would change things a bit,,.LOL.

LOL definitely would change things...

They are so friggen cute, I can't wait to get them tomorrow. I have moved the pen to closer to the house (you can see it out the office window), altered a little feed bin I got for the chickens so it hangs off the pen with clips, and have enclosed the huge ginormous wire dog crate we never really used with plywood to create a goat house

 

[trestlecreek]

I'm sure you'll just love them.