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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 07:39:57 AM
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| My daughter has decided to try her hand at goats. We encourage the children in these type endeavors. She used her money and bought 2 saanen nannys last night. We go to pick them up in a little bit. I have mainly raised out cattle so told her we are not very knowledgable in this field. When I was a girl milking the goats was my job and the memories of that are hilarious. She wants to try so here we go! |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 3:02:00 PM
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Oh how fun! How old is your daughter? That's so neat that she saved her money to get them. Are they in milk right now or just kids? It is a learning experience for sure. I had a teenage boy buy a doe and her doeling from me last year. His own money. He wanted to do this. He'd never done it before. I think that is just the neatest thing for kids to do this. I wish her lots of luck. Let us know how it goes.
Kris
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 6:52:00 PM
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I had Saanens for years..they are my favorite goat breed. How fun that she is getting started early. I think goats are so entertaining..Would love to hear how things go. I bet you will have as much fun as she does!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 6:59:40 PM
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i agree with the girls, first may i say you will have lots of laughs. second i am always struggling to be smarter than my animals. goats are very smart. they will think of things you would not dream of. come and tell us your stories. is it a kid or a big goat?
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 7:37:48 PM
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They are big. One she named Ariel. She has to milk her. The other is dry she bought her so Ariel would have a buddy. She is old enough to breed but would that be smart.? Wouldn't her kids come in Dec? Her name is Anna belle. Today she had her first experience milking and did very well. Thanks for the encouragement ladies. We will keep you posted.
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2010 : 8:05:19 PM
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| p.s. do we have to do any paper work for animal i.d or such since they weren't born on our farm? They aren't registered. |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2010 : 05:06:51 AM
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That is so exciting. She is going to enjoy the experience. I think if more people new the value of raising goats, more parents would encourage it.
The family I sold my goats to, have 2 children. They are so crazy about those goats. They love them more than their dogs! Wooda thunk it??
Here's to new adventures!!
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2010 : 06:36:36 AM
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I breed my does when they are at least 100 pounds or a year or more old. I do not register mine at all. Unless you want to register them for showing I wouldn't do it. Then you would have to know both parents. Anyway, it sounds like she will be a good goat person. I hope she sticks with it for a long time.
Kris
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Jul 29 2010 : 06:54:44 AM
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goats are very exciting i have 4 but we don't milk them-maybe something we could do in the future-i would rather have a milk cow but don't think hubby would go for either one of those "crazy ideas" of mine
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 01:56:43 AM
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How fun! I am new to goat ownership, but I love my goats. And everyday is an adventure!
Have fun and do not worry about reg. papers. They are not needed for anything for the everyday goat owner or even 4-H.
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 4:27:42 PM
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| Wdhy is the goat going dry? She is only getting about 1/4 cup a milking. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 04 2010 : 4:34:45 PM
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When did she have her kids? If it's been a long time she may be naturally drying up. Or if it's really hot there. Or she is in heat. Or not getting enough protein in her feed. Or not enough feed. Have you noticed her poop? Is it solid? Has she been wormed? Is she eating?
There could be so many reasons why she's dropped. Is she unhappy? Is your daughter milking her all the way out? She may not be getting all the milk and that's making her dry up.
Don't get discouraged. Why don't you try milking her awhile to see if she's getting all the milk. Your DD may be getting tired before she's done and quitting.
Kris
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Edited by - kristin sherrill on Aug 04 2010 4:36:34 PM |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2010 : 4:40:34 PM
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| Thanks. That is probably it/we've had triple digit temps here for awhile with no rain and today had storms broke heat some. She eats good, solid poop, and runs and plays. Thanks for the info I'll pass it on. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2010 : 09:02:23 AM
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Smiley, have you gotten more milk yet? My 2 does have dropped a bit too. I was getting nearly a gallon and this morning it's barely over half. I am getting worried. I think I will let them out in the pasture with the cow girls. There's more to eat over there. And next week I'll let them out back in the blackberry jungle that needs thinned. But 2 goats will not make a dent in that.
I hope everything's good for you.
Kris
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
650 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 07:04:46 AM
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| Kris I wonder whats going on? Dad had goats when I was a girl we milked for our bottle calves and I dont remember this problem. DD is discouraged. She doesn't want to breed now and have kids in Jan. Doesnt know if feeding dry goats thru winter is feasible. Talked about selling and rebuying in spring. I hope my post didnt jinx you :) Gotta go kids just disturbed a wasp nest. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2010 : 07:21:36 AM
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Oh, I hate those wasps. I hope no one gets stung. We did that one time. Had no idea they were under a table outside and bumped it. The grands were all out there and Chloe got stung 3 times and I got stung a few times. I sure wish I had known about the plantain then! If ya'll ever do get stung go out in the yard and look for plantain. Take a few leaves and chew them up and spit them onto the sting site. Within minutes the pain goes away and it never even swells up.
I just moved my does up front to that little pasture. There's a little more to eat there. I got a little over a half gallon this morning.
I don't know what to tell you about yours. What kind are they again? I might remember this time. I know you've said what they are. And how many? I don't grain feed the goats after they are dried up. Just browse and hay. I will breed in Nov. this time for April kids. I hope to milk Mazie in the beginning of April so that will work out for us I hope. Then after they are bred I milk for 3 months then start to dry them up. They are dry a few months before they kid. And they get no grain at all during that time. Except about 2 weeks before they kid I will give them a little grain.
I hope you can get them straightened out soon. I know this is discouraging for you all. That's why I always had so many goats because I was afraid of not having any milk. It just helps to have backups.
Kris
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2010 : 7:42:44 PM
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That is so neat smiley! I'm so happy for your daughter.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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smiley
True Blue Farmgirl
650 Posts
lea
pea ridge
arkansas
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2010 : 07:53:45 AM
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| Thanks. Well the reason the goat went dry was -she is bred! DD is so excited. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2010 : 08:06:02 AM
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So do ya know about how far along she is? That is exciting! I love little kids. tHey're hilarious and such funny entertainment.
Kris
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