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  1. RockyPhoenix

    I need some info on Toggenburgs!

    I am ENTIRELY new to raising goats. The two Toggie does I am going to buy will be a little over a year old when they move in. I know the people who have them and the doelings are currently with their mothers. I guess what I want to know is: 1. What are Toggie does usually like? Temperament? 2...
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    Goats and sheep living together???

    I have heard that before. Have you ever taken sheep or goats to 4H? I have no idea what kind of feed to give them for show quality animals.....also if I am feeding hay how many "flakes" per day should each animal eat?
  3. RockyPhoenix

    Goats and sheep living together???

    I am positive this question has been asked before, but can goats and sheep be kept together? I know they have to have different grain supplements and minerals. I am probably going to have 2 Suffolk ewe lambs and most likely two Boer does. Temperament-wise how would this work out? I realize size...
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    Can sheep and cows be kept together?

    will the sheep avoid the cattle mineral if there are sheep minerals out? also cant I just feed a different complete feed ration for the sheep and cow? how do you feed hay? free choice or twice a day?
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    Can sheep and cows be kept together?

    I plan on raising two ewe lambs for 4H next year. I also want to raise a Holstein calf for 4H. The problem is that we don't have the money to build two fences around two pastures.... I have read that sheep and cows can live together, but I have never talked to someone who has done it! Any...
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    new to sheep!

    Sorry! did not mean to post this twice!!
  7. RockyPhoenix

    new to sheep!

    I have some questions. Will they be fine in a 3-sided shelter all year? If they aren't in a large pasture how much hay and feed should be fed? Does hog paneling make good fencing for sheep? I plan on having only 2 or 3 sheep for 4H! Thanks!
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    new to sheep!

    I have some questions. Will they be fine in a 3-sided shelter all year? If they aren't in a large pasture how much hay and feed should be fed? Does hog paneling make good fencing for sheep?
  9. RockyPhoenix

    carriers please!

    i cant seem to find any other carriers anywhere can someone help me out???
  10. RockyPhoenix

    carriers please!

    I am taking twice as many birds to fair this year as I did last year and I need a better way to transport them than using cat cages. If you have pictures or cheap ways to make carriers please post them! Thanks!
  11. RockyPhoenix

    cages?

    I actually just figured out a different way to house them so this post is irrelevant, but thank you so much!
  12. RockyPhoenix

    cages?

    I keep my show birds at my dad's house (20-25 miles from moms). My question is: can i keep my chickens in cages? they would have to be outside but are mostly wood so how well would that work in wintery conditions? i could cover them with plastic during the winter months.
  13. RockyPhoenix

    how can i tell which...

    of my hens are laying? i have about 20 laying hens and i am being forced to downsize....how do i tell which ones are laying??
  14. RockyPhoenix

    old dog.....new puppy?

    we had to put my dog of 11 years down today... and i was wondering when to get a new puppy because i heard it helps the healing process....so how long should we wait? thanks.
  15. RockyPhoenix

    First Year Showing.....Fair is 3 weeks and counting

    at our fair you don't really do anything...you just stand near the judge when they judge your bird and you can usually ask questions and stuff.....my phoenix bantam pair got reserve champion in my division! i was so excited! BEST OF LUCK!
  16. RockyPhoenix

    comb turning white **NEW UPDATE ON COMB**

    does it look like this? https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=3231125 hope that helped!
  17. RockyPhoenix

    He Did IT...4H fair update

    CONGRATULATIONS! our fair started yesterday and my chickens get judged on monday morning! im so excited! this is my first year in 4H so it should be...umm....interesting! lol
  18. RockyPhoenix

    My heart is broken / Told to get rid of my girls / Resolved!

    do you know anyone who lives near you in a more rural area that can take them? or you could take your coop there and take care of them there??? i feel for you!
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