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    One good site is http://fiascofarm.com/ The Nigerian Dwarf Goat is supposed to be a very good milker. Generally you keep the billy separated because he loves to cover himself in urine when in rut and will contaminate the milk! 2dream is that your place on your avatar?
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    I had to change dog food - $42 a bag is over the top

    We have 4 dogs who were switched to a raw diet a year ago. I really don't trust processed pet food anymore.
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    Dairy Goat

    Nicole again Thank you for all your replies! I don't think its udder pox. Since we've stopped using the TTO the blisters are all drying up now and its looking a lot better. We've been washing with warm water with a touch of dish soap, drying well, and applying just regular bag balm when...
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    Dairy Goat

    I don't think I am pulling, but I think I am squeezing too hard.... The TTO is a diluted spray...it's 15% TTO combined with a blend of other essential oils. We've stopped using it for now....
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    Dairy Goat

    Hi, this is Nicole, Beejay's other half I'm too rough of a milker... I've bruised her teats and she has a bit of chaffing on one side. I feel awful. We were using a tea tree oil spray for the week to disinfect after milking. I use TTO for the horses a lot and thought it would be ok for the...
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    How many goats do you own?

    Thanks for all the replies We are looking really hard to find another one to keep her company!
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    Dairy Goat

    Well tonight Nicole milked her out and we got about 1.5 litres!!!!! I can't believe I waited so long to get a goat!
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    How many goats do you own?

    Allright here we go 6 Year old registered Alpine We do own two horses, our gelding is having issues with her so we have them in another paddock unfortunatly
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    How many goats do you own?

    Great so we will get her a friend asap! Thanks
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    How many goats do you own?

    We finally got our first goat a registered Alpine, she spent all night with us around the fire because she seemed so lonelly in her paddock. Should we get another one? Do most people keep just one goat? Thanks
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    Dairy Goat

    What happens if you don't completely milk her out?
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    Dairy Goat

    Hi, When should I stop milking? When no more milk comes out? Thanks
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    How long does a hen stay fertilized?

    Great thanks everyone
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    How long does a hen stay fertilized?

    Hi, We own a flock of about 50 hens and today we decided to separate our 5 Columbian Rock hens with the rooster, because he have several breeds of roosters how long till the hens lay Columbian fertilized eggs? Thanks
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