New babies!!!!!

[Nikki99]

Well before you bring them home make shore that you have a place to put them, feed, water, hay, buckets,etc. and you will need to learn how to trim the hooves and worm them.

As for the LGD

Our Anatolian Shepherd was growling at things that should not be in the field at 9 weeks and at 4 months she barking and growling at anything strange. Our Pyr on the other hand did not start really barking at strangers till 8 months. But keep in mind that they HAVE to have a fenced area. Also is they are with you chickens you are going to lose some.

Please look at this link and it is just like BYC but with other farm animals www.backyardherds.com this will really help you

We have a place for them, we just completed a pole barn that will house our chickens, ducks and goats. The goats will have an enclosed pen inside the barn so they can't eat things they aren't supposed to eat.
We will definitely have all their feed, hay, minerals etc ready before they get here and I picked up buckets for their feed, a mineral tray and a big water bucket for them (thanks to your list below

).
I do need to watch a few "how to" videos on worming and hoof trimming though.

Thanks for the info on the dogs as well. I knew they needed a fully fenced in area, our property isn't fenced at all other then the chicken yard so we still have some things to do if this is the route we decide to go. I start my research long before I make a decision. I will definitely check out the thread you pasted above for me!!

Thanks!

Genders?

LOVE Blitz for either gender

The other could be

Girl: Blossom or Bonnie
Boy: Benny or Billy
Either: Bambi or Basil

they all sound good with blitz

Wethers and I LOVE Basil!! That's so cute!! Good thinkin!

 

[Nikki99]

here is a list I found on BYH:


Basics
• Shelter – they need protection from predators and inclement weather
• Fencing – it needs to keep them in and predators out (remember they are escape artists!)
• Bedding Material – pine shavings seem to be a good option here
• Collars – easy to clip on and off because you only want the collar on when using the leash
• Leashes – more than one if you’re getting multiple goats
Feeding and Watering
• Food Dishes – one for each goat so you can monitor how much each is getting
• Hay – preferably the same type of hay they were eating at their previous home
• Hanging Scale – to measure how much hay you’re giving them
• Goat Food – again preferably what they were previously eating, at least to start
• Measuring Cup – to measure how much feed they’re getting
• Black Sunflower Seeds – added to the goat food to provide vitamin E
• Goat Mineral – Mana Pro minerals
• Salt
• Baking Soda – to offer free choice
• Calf Mana – top dressing for goat food
• Goat Treats – to help get things moving in the right direction
• Watering Bucket – the Fortiflex brand seems indestructible
Beauty Supplies
• Hoof Trimmer
• Clippers with blades for face and body
• Grooming Brush
• Goat Weight Tape – to measure how much they weigh
Health Supplies
• Alcohol
• Cotton Swabs
• Goat Nutri-Drench
• Rectal Thermometer
• Pepto Bismal/Milk of Magnesia
• Vegetable Oil
• Baby Aspirin
• Phone Number of Recommended Goat Vet (that will visit farm)

I meant to quote this post along with the other two but I must not have done it.
I stopped at the feed store this afternoon after I read this the 1st time and picked up a few things on the list, I'm trying to spread the purchases out so I don't break the bank all at once.

I noticed on the list for feeding dishes, it says they both need their own dish so you can monitor how much feed each goat is getting. If they are contained in the same enclosure, how do I make sure one doesn't eat the others food as well as his own?

What is Calf Mana? And are clippers really necessary? Why would I need to shave my short haired goat?

 

[member 102532]

I LOVE Basil!! That's so cute!! Good thinkin!

thanks haha it just works! Blitz and Basil

 

[Nikki99]

thanks haha it just works! Blitz and Basil

 

[goosehead]

I think you will be fine with one feed bucket. We have 4 goats that are in one field and they are fine with one bucket. As for the clippers I don't think you need them. They are for people who want to shave the goats. I think right now you will just want the basics on the list and maybe hoof trimmers. I don't think you will need much. If you are still not shore ask the breeder what s/he thinks

*That is not my list I found it on Backyardherds.com*

 

[goosehead]

oh i'm not shore what Calf Mana is so I'm going to look it up now.

 

[goosehead]

I found this:
Calf manna is for calves that have just been weaned. It's designed to get the calves started on eating grain, it's just a pellet that's packed w/ proteins and energy. The protein is good for growth. So I don't think you need it.

 

[Nikki99]

Thanks Goosehead! I appreciate all the advice and info!

 

[goosehead]

Your welcome!! Be shore to post pics when you get them!

 

[Nikki99]

Your welcome!! Be shore to post pics when you get them!

Will do!! It wont be until mid to end of Sept.