goats

  1. lexi234

    my dreams... a reality :)

    Hi guys! not only am I a chicken lover, but I am an animal fanatic! For years, my mom and I lived in a condo so we couldn't really own any animals other than some hamsters and a cat. We just recently saved up together and moved to a 7 acre farm! our farm has no previous barns or anything, so we...
  2. Chicks 'n ducks

    Are sheep or goats more picky?

    Hello, I am curious if Sheep or goats are more picky when it comes to soiled (like it touches the ground or gets poop in it) hay, slightly dirtied water, and other food, water, and mineral related things. Overall are sheep or goats easier to take care of? which ones are more fun? (in your opinion).
  3. pdonoho

    Goat pregnant- HELP- This wasn't supposed to happen.

    Help!!!! I castrated my only intact male back in Oct. I really thought I had made it through without a pregnancy-- I have 4 goats and they are simply pets. Well went to do their hooves today and noticed that 1 (only 1 ) of my girls now has teats and her vulva seems swollen or maybe just...
  4. NubbyRyuu

    Zombie Goats?

    There's been this thing in the news lately spreading like wildfire called Zombie Deer Disease, aka Chronic Wasting Disease. It says only deer, elk, and moose get this, but it has me thinking. Deer and Goats are kinda similar (mostly the browsing thing), but I do get deer that travel through my...
    • NubbyRyuu
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    • deer disease question diseases farm animals goats horse illnesses livestock question zombie
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    • Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
  5. GizmoTheChicken

    Goat Prolapse; Lute or C-Section??

    Let me start off by saying that this is a Nigerian Dwarf doe who had three 4 pound babies last year, two of which were born dead. This year she's been having almost constant moderate prolapses (about 2-3 inches out), which are more apparent when she lays down (about 3-4 inches out). Her mom had...
  6. Ninjasquirrel

    You've GOAT to be KIDding me

    My SO and I are trying to make the slow transition into a self sufficient homestead. Ive noticed that of our groceries we eat a lot of cheese. So Im toying around with possibly rearing goats in the future as our land is too small for a cow. However im completely ignorant as to anything about...
  7. A

    Double Registeration

    Good afternoon, I have registered Nigerian Dwarfs and I would like to have my Billy double registered with AGS and ADGA how do I do this? I am new to owning goats. Is it possible to double register with both associations?
  8. ShrekDawg

    Goats or sheep

    Goats or sheep? Which do you prefer and why? And what are some potential uses of each? Know about some of the more obvious uses but curious to hear your thoughts/the less obvious ones.
  9. PattyNH

    Barn Remodel - pic heavy

    In preparation for winter, and because I got 12 new chicks at the end of August/beginning of September (rendering the old coop too small for my flock) I undertook a project to clean out and remodel our barn to co-locate my 2 NG goats, 2 Pekin ducklings, 12 chicks, and 2 2yr-old hens. I am...
  10. ShrekDawg

    Thoughts on this goat breeder

    Thoughts on these goats? Kind of tempted to get on the waiting list haha https://www.birchridgefarm.com/index.html https://www.birchridgefarm.com/sale.html https://www.birchridgefarm.com/2018kids.html https://www.birchridgefarm.com/Breeding-Chart2019.html Thinking of getting some Alpine...
    • ShrekDawg
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    • alpine alpine goats boer dairy goats goat breeders goats nigerian dwarf oberhasli pet goats toggenburg
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
  11. CourtneysChickens

    Goat help, odd urine

    I'm really worried, I got a Nigerian dwarf boy who is nine weeks old, and he is peeing odd urine. His urine comes out clear, and then dries to a red! What could this be? He doesn't look bloated, hes active/walking around, I dont know what to think! Any help is appreciated!
  12. Michellep224

    Guard Dog?

    So I decided a big dog would be a great way to ward off foxes, coyotes, and the neighbor's dogs. So I now have a 5-1/2 week old pointer rottweiler mix. Has anyone else ever tried this? I've already started showing the pup the flock. The chickens are scared, but Rosie doesn't seem to mind. She's...
  13. Michellep224

    Free-range??

    Hello! I'm going to be adding some mature hens to my flock very soon! I have a question. I'm going to post a couple pictures later, as it is pouring outside, but I can describe it for now. I have a mother lamancha goat with 2 kids. They are in a decent sized square pasture. If I put some...
  14. ANightPerson

    Can Ducks Eat Purple Tansy

    I recently bought a pack of 10,000 Lacy Phacelia seeds (Blue/Purple Tansy), which I was planning on planting all over my yard to help bees, but I can't find any information on toxicity to ducks or goats. I will still plant them if they're toxic, just elsewhere, but if anyone has any information...
  15. Squeak61

    Baby goats!

    Hey everyone! I have wonderful news; our two baby Nigerian dwarf goats came home yesterday :D They are wonderful (and a tad mischievous :rolleyes: ). We’re so excited. I just had to share some pictures with everyone :) Meet Georgie and Walter!
  16. Squeak61

    Adding to the homestead

    Exciting news everyone!:ya We got goats!!! My family and I were planning on getting babydoll sheep, but after more research, they just didn’t seem like a good fit. So instead, we got two wethered Nigerian Dwarf goats. We went to Stone Silo Farms and picked them out. I highly recommend them...
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    • cute goat farm goats homestead new pets nigerian dwarf nigerian dwarf goat stone silo farm
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Other Pets & Livestock
  17. P

    Myotonic Goats

    My name is Pam Milks and my husband and I have been raising and selling Myotonic Goats for nine years now. We are in Shiawassee County and would like to reach out to other counties we share our interest.
  18. Squeak61

    Babydoll sheep

    Hey everyone! My family and I have decided to expand our backyard homestead. We’re contemplating getting 2 babydoll sheep. We thought about goats, but I don’t think they would keep our lawns as “mowed” as we would hope. So I’m just wondering everyone’s opinions on sheep in general, and if they...
  19. Mandyland

    Keepin it weird in the 512 - ATX Homesteader

    Howdy all! My name is Mandy. My mom and I just co-borrowed on a great home in east Austin with a decently sized plot. Looking to get a few animals set up and rockin' back there. I've owned chickens in the past and loved them, but none right now. I had bearded silkies and seabrights, just what...
  20. ShrekDawg

    Sheep?

    What are sheep like to own? I've wanted goats for a while but my mom saw a flyer for a sheep festival thing next month and now she randomly tells me she wouldn't mind getting sheep. So now I'm curious what the differences are and what you use sheep for. Cause I wanted goats for brush clearing...
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