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?
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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?
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...
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?
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...
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!
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 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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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!