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I have Myotonic Dystrophy in my family (lost my sister and grandfather). My mother, 2 nieces, and aunt also have it. I had the test and do not - it'd basically like flipping a coin at conception as to whether you will get it or not. If you want, PM me - I've done alot of research to find out as...

Hard to say about the pregnant part - does she have any udder development? Goats usually don't show until the last 2ish months although my LaMancha has been HUGE for 2 months & isn't due until the end of March. Is she smaller? If she is smaller, maybe a Nigerian Dwarf cross. If larger, maybe an...

Just my opinion as our son is in the Air Force....

Prey model (same reason as watchdogps ). We're feeding a Doberman, 4 Majestic Hounds, and an 8 mo. old Border Collie puppy. Right now I'm spending about $300 a month (just started again 2 mo. ago) but when we have our steers/pigs/goats butchered cost will go down. DH did get a deer however it...

We have 6 dogs & same boat here . I look for markdowns/sales. One local store has 10 lb. bags of leg quarters for 5.90 so I'll stock up on them. Luckily I was able to find a local lady who sells various meats for rawfeeding .There is at least one supplier list on yahoo, too. Maybe ask local...

We have Hope, Ginny, and Ladybug. Hope is a Cuckoo Maran (almost 4 now ) that has (had) seizures. I say had because since I put her & Ginny on organic food, she hasn't had them . She is also stunted, has crooked toes, and been a house chicken from the get-go. She spends the night with Ginny...

Any deep chested breed is more prone to it. Ours tried to vomit but nothing comes up as the stomach twists. Pacing & acting uncomfortable are also signs. They can gas bloat, too - had one that we had to walk just like horses with colic to get her to pass gas. She unfortunately ended up twisting...

I agree - it's not a 'wait & see' issue. We've had sucess with surgery with ours - 'only' lost one. Horrible to see their pain..... Not something I would wish on anyone.

Here's my boy Griffon - afternoon nap . One of our hounds (Elyna) napping, too. Tough life.... He's pretty much a couch potato now as he's a carrier for VonWilldebrands (found out the hard way - had him neutered at about a yr. & the poor guys scrotum swelled up to grapefruit size) & I didn't...

LOVE my Dobe Griffon . Have to get a pic tomorrow though - dark now. I'll always have one - they are amazing dogs!!

Nubians are great milkers! Mine is bred back so is dried off but easily gave 3 qts a day - I don't push my guys. If the adult male is a buck, you may have to have a vet castrate him as they're too big for a normal size bander. We use livestock panels for our goat pens - ours are the 5 ft. ones...

Yeah - I don't believe the 'hybrid vigor' either. Another reason we quit breeding is because of the bloat issues in the line we were using - I wouldn't wish that on anybody . Luckily we saved all but one with surgery.

Majestics were originally a cross between Bloodhounds & English Coonhounds that were 'purebred out'. They unfortunately can have the same health issues, too (ie bloat/torsion). We bred them years ago but got sick of peoples stupidity ('my wife won't let me keep dogs in the house & I've had some...

Our 6 mo. BC puppy has been amazing with the chickens . Just a 'leave it' & he's been fine. The birds seem quite comfortable when he's out, too.His only issue is getting 'the look' with my Alpine buck however he leaves my other goats alone - go figure... Not sure how much of a deterrent he's...

Just my opinion but I'd be concerned about the pork meat/bone meal/animal proteins as who know what it may be. Also, ethoxyquin is a cancer-causing preservative. I know they'll eat some funky things normally but personally wouldn't want it in their regular food.

Here are two of our ladies. Rainbow is the white Polish and Grumpy is the RIR (she is, too )

I was feeding organic to all our birds (chickens, turkeys, guineas) but unfortunately the farm I was getting it from was flooded from Lee. The next closest place is about 2 hours away (although my horse trimmer & I may go in on getting a ton at a time) so for now they are back on regular grain...

He's an amazing father Last year, DH wanted to take all 18 away (went over REAL well with them & me....) so we didn't lose any. This year I said forget it - only the 5 (easier said than done though). Can't wait for that...

Yeah - I got the pic up . Thanks for the help & the congrats! Four white & eight pied .

I knew May (white hen) was sitting & she came out with 12 adorable keets yesterday . Proud pap is a big help - I love to watch the interaction with them. Keeping most for myself but my horse trimmer wants a few, too. So thrilled to have babies again ! Jenn in NY