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[Leahs Mom]

@JanetMarie
Forgot to say...since you're so close, if you ever want to make one that way we'd be glad to give you the shelving you need since we have so much around.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Goat boys finally found a new home!

 

[Finnie]

Goat boys finally found a new home!

Hey, that's great!

 

[Faraday40]

Goat boys finally found a new home!

Yeah!!!



I still love your mama heating pad design. It's so simple. Next time I need to make one, I'll look around for some shelving.
Here's mine: (same concept, just diff materials.)

 

[Finnie]

I have to credit @aart
and @henless
for that idea.  I also like that it is open on all sides so they can escape if the chicks push in and press toward the back or sides.  No one is trapped or suffocated by being pushed up against the walls or back by the other chicks with no way of escape at the back of the "cave".  They can exit from all sides safely.

I got my carriage bolt idea from aart, too!

 

[Finnie]

Oh, and I was going to also mention, Goodwill seems to always have a supply of cheap racks, from fridge to oven to baking racks, you name it.

 

[JanetMarie]

@JanetMarie
Forgot to say...since you're so close, if you ever want to make one that way we'd be glad to give you the shelving you need since we have so much around.

Thanks! I plan to make one for some (hopefully) goslings in the spring. We may have some around here. I'll let you know.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Just moved the electric netting and now the ladies have access to the goat "home-base". It's a treasure trove in there! Lots of amazing bugs under the surface should provide some good eating for a week or so!


Kidos enjoying the goat pen

 

[Leahs Mom]

And... @jchny2000
Here is the only boy we kept at 28 weeks. Still very immature in behavior. Doesn't carry his tail well (too low) and, I think, too light in color.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I have to say 99.9% of the folks I meet here are so awesome and interesting. I have learned so much! I am not only referring to BYC generally but our thread members too.
Anytime I get stumped, stuck, confused or run in to something new, its on here.
Thank you, everyone for contributing questions and answers.