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[ksacres]

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Goats have a productive life of about ten to twelve years. Most deaths of older does are related to kidding, so many people retire them around that age and let them hang out and get loved on. Some goats REFUSE to enter retirement and continue to be bred because when they come into heat they won't let it be any other way.

So, basically, as long as the life of the goat, it can produce. It mostly depends on the goat's feelings on the matter.

 

[maple]

2 gallons a week probably is what we go through. I buy whole milk for the girls and 1% for me.

I know cost essentially is a factor but I like aiming for little ways of self sustainment that may be healthier for us if we know where our food is from and what's in it.

 

[ksacres]

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[Ohne-Fehler]

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My dh just gets an embarrassed look on his face and finds something else to do when I start talking about the goats' rear ends. Your doe has an very high escutcheon, and yes, her udder is pretty dang impressive when you consider she's an aged doe.

When I had goats in Wyoming and was showing, I had the great honor of competing against Goldthwaite and Saada. Two major herds in the Nubian world. I didn't stand a chance. lol

What's her registered name?

The new buck that will be coming to the herd in Spring is a Sadda buck. We have been using a Lakeshore buck from Megan Tredway the past two years out of her doe that went Reserve at Nationals and before that we had a Wingwood buck. I do really like Sadda goats they are pretty nice. Although my favorite herd is Kastdemur's, I like the power of their goats. I grew up in Nor Cal and showed for Wingwood Farms frequently. Actually I worked as a showmen during the summers for several different herds. It's alot of fun and you get to travel alot for free

. I totally know what you mean about not standing a chance of winning with your own goats with herds like Wingwood, Lakeshore, and Kastdemur's in the ring. Although its always very exciting when one of your goats does place over something of their breeding.

 

[maple]

sniff sniff...I'm gonna get attached to a wittle goaty.

 

[maple]

Buff would be so proud...all this goat butt talking.

 

[ksacres]

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If you have extra milk, you can use it to make other things. Like cheese. Mmm. Cheese.

It IS healthier.

But, don't expect a backyard milk goat to look like Fehler's show goat. Start with the best quality you can afford though. You don't want to spend fifty dollars on a poor quality doe that will break down after her first lactation or find out she's got some disease that can't be cured.

Ask to see CAE, CL, TB and John's Disease test results. If they have no idea what those are, steer clear. If they have any positives steer clear. At LEAST inquire about CAE and CL. Many people don't test for the other two, but AT LEAST the first two. CAE can be managed through heat treating the milk for the kids (goat babies), CL can infect the property itself and you may never be rid of it.

 

[NellaBean]

Check out little Lucy (on the left) and naughty Norman (on the right).

This picture makes their relationship look so much more friendly than it really is. There is no growling or hissing only because I am right there.


I like handling my office work from the couch.


anyone want a fresh, still gooey rice krispie treat? Mmmmmmmmmm

 

[maple]

I want a gooy krispie.

and I don't believe what you said about your cat's...they are too snuggled in to look like they hate each other.




and thanks Kel...goamel lover.

 

[Ohne-Fehler]

Maple- You may be able to find a nice doe from a breeder for a very reasonable price. Alot of times breeders freshen more goats than they will actually keep in their milk herd. For example 9 does will be first fresheners this year and only one or two will make the cut. We only keep the best couple in each age group. Alot of the "cull" goats go to be family milk goats or to dairies.

I posted a couple pictures on here the other day https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=437412&p=1 . The weather has been bad around here and BYC is serving as a great distraction from computer work