Eastern Tennessee Thread

[stanglover2001]

I have a table saw. I think it's a crummy table saw. DH tells me that it's a great table saw and that my boards are always wonky because I try to shove the boards through too quickly. He's not the first person to accuse me of being impatient.

I am pleased to announce that I am mite and lice free! A couple of my broody girls were really, really skinny so I decided that I should dip them and clean out the coop to be on the safe side. Guess what? Dipping chickens? STINKS!!!!

Every time a bird's feet hit the water they would start thrashing and flapping creating a giant pesticide geyser. It went up my nose, in my eyes, in my mouth, and completely drenched me. And I had to do it fifty times!!! The good news is that I haven't had a mosquito land on me in two days.

I only laugh with you Daphne!! You sound like me, the bright side is you're bug free as well!!

 

[bairo]

umm daph...

Talk to my wife about "O.E." Operator error

Let "it" do the work with just a small tad of guidance.....dont force it or it will do things you dont like

 

[dncarr09]

Hey guys I know we are mainly chickens, but I have a goat question. Yesterday I purchased 2 doe Pygmy goats that are 4 months old. I put them in a covered dog kennel that is 10x12. I want to leave them in there for about a week so they will get used to the place and not try to escape when I let them out in the field. I noticed that one of my little doe girls has developed a cough that she didn't have yesterday. She sounds like she is maybe trying to cough something up. She's not weezing or breathing heavily or congested sounding. I am new to goats and I was wondering if any of you all that have experience with them have had this problem? I did just introduce some fresh hay this morning and I noticed when I put it down for them that it was very dusty. Any ideas on what this could be, how to treat it if I should, and what to look out for? They have had short interactions with the chickens. Thanks for you help, there is so much wisdom on here between you guys.

 

[tennesseeckn]

That sounds like allergies. My son does the hairball-cough when he's exposed to something he's allergic to.

Do you know if the hay was wet at any point? If it was, you could be dealing with mold spores and those could definitely trigger an allergic reaction.

On the other hand, your daughter could be allergic to goat dander.

I wouldn't mess around with a breathing reaction. I'd talk to her pediatrician. They might recommend to have your daughter tested for allergies. It's not a fun test, but it worked out great for my son. We discovered he was most allergic to all types of grass which he loved since mowing is his least favorite chore.

 

[tennesseeckn]

umm daph...

Talk to my wife about "O.E." Operator error

Let "it" do the work with just a small tad of guidance.....dont force it or it will do things you dont like

I just know that when my computer can't keep up, it's time for an upgrade. I'm talking about the saw, not DH.

 

[tennesseeckn]

I only laugh with you Daphne!! You sound like me, the bright side is you're bug free as well!!

My daughter was definitely laughing at me. She passed up watching Disney channel to sit on a stump and watch the water works.

 

[dncarr09]

Sorry, I need to clarify my above post. When I was talking about one of my little girls I meant the goat not the daughter. I apologize for the confusion.

 

[tennesseeckn]

What a difference a word makes! I reread you post, but noticed the "doe" in front of the word "girl" this time.

I guess a pediatrician wouldn't appreciate you hauling a goat into their office.

Human kids I have experience with... the goat-kind... not at all. Hopefully someone will help out here.

Good luck!

 

[stanglover2001]

Hey guys I know we are mainly chickens, but I have a goat question. Yesterday I purchased 2 doe Pygmy goats that are 4 months old. I put them in a covered dog kennel that is 10x12. I want to leave them in there for about a week so they will get used to the place and not try to escape when I let them out in the field. I noticed that one of my little doe girls has developed a cough that she didn't have yesterday. She sounds like she is maybe trying to cough something up. She's not weezing or breathing heavily or congested sounding. I am new to goats and I was wondering if any of you all that have experience with them have had this problem? I did just introduce some fresh hay this morning and I noticed when I put it down for them that it was very dusty. Any ideas on what this could be, how to treat it if I should, and what to look out for? They have had short interactions with the chickens. Thanks for you help, there is so much wisdom on here between you guys.

It's normal! At least, my neighbors goats do it all the time, he says it's normal. Something to do with stuff they eat, I guess if I ate mostly grass I'd choke on it too.

 

[Talbott Poultry]

Ok it is one week till our picnic.

What is everyone bringing in the food department?
And who is coming?

Yes, you noticed that the food came before the who.

Just kidding can not wait to see everyone again.

Tomorrow I am going to set some LO's that I got from Terry Should have about 15 eggs.