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For our girls pen (we have 3 ND does), we have 4 foot noclimb/woven wire fence, with 1x6 headers at the top, making it just under 5 foot high. It is set on posts 6-8 feet apart. For their pasture (which is almost done!), we have posts spaced 7-8 feet apart, 4 foot high welded wire fence (5...

As far as the deworming, it really is important to deworm as needed, not on a schedule. Worms are developing resistance to the chemicals all over the US, and it can be a real problem. So, it is good to watch their condition, and run a fecal (or have your vet do it) to see if worms are an...

Beautiful! My suggestion: Chantilly (a type of lace)

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful soul, and a gorgeous dog! I love weims, and am fostering one currently. they are amazing animals.

That's awesome! COngrats! I am glad one of our local shelters is gaining a great trainer!

wow! they are soooooo cute!

wow! I got 7 eggs from 6 hens between Tuesday and today. To be fair though, we live in the northwest (ie, not so much daylight), and only 2 are laying I think...they just started this week.

oo, good question, I want to know too!

From what I've read, you can keep them together, but you have to keep the goats away from the chicken feed. Someone with more experience will chime in too though I'm sure.

The second one is tiny and weak, so he went inside with Becca

Yeah, please remember that it's her barn, her rules. She knows what she is doing, so our job is just to enjoy!

I would guess the heart meant healthy?

From what I've heard from others...they are at least as addictive...

Quote: This is what sold me on the breed. I've always loved them (and those tiny little babies!) when I've seen them at the fair and when I found out that they are actually great little milk goats the deal was sealed. I was especially excited to hear how good their milk is for cheesemaking as...

I have decided we are getting goats too, just not sure when. ( I had decided that before watching this thread, but this certainly helped cement the idea, lol). Now, I just need to find a Nigerian Dwarf breeder in WA state...