I lost another part of my heart Friday night. My beloved Nubian goat Ms. Jewel was dead. MAYBE if I had been here for her I could have caught her illness sooner and helped her more. We'll never know. Then again, maybe not. She and her mother Sherry Red both had udder injuries several years …
Category: goat care
Imported Posts
November 21, 2018 I imported these posts from Nubian Dairy Goats Living at Sleeping Dog Ranch to consolidate all my sites onto WordPress as well as reduce the number of blogs. I've been writing blogs since we moved to Stanly County in 2000 and have wayyyyyyyy too many to keep up with. I didn't want …
What does this picture say to you?
It may look innocent enough but it's a real trouble maker. See that little tan guy behind the black one? He was the first goat I saw as drove by the front pasture on March 14, 2013 (I'll tell you why the date is significant in a minute.) He was grazing in the front pasture, …
CDT Shot
Pregnant does one month before expected birth they get a CDT shot. The newborns get a CDT shot at two-weeks-old and a booster in 30 days. IMPORTANT: They are NOT protected until they have received that 30-day booster.
Minnie is down but eating well
On October 1st when I went to return Minnie to her herd mates she was down and couldn't get up. Damn! This little lady is 11 years and never been sick a day in her life. She gave us our first baby out here so without question she's my rock. I had put her in …
Brooks and Natalie are together
Natalie and Brooks are pets -- not just goats. They're together because Natalie has been sold and her new owner wants her bred before she moves to her new home. Normally I wouldn't do this but Natalie's new family is well versed in goats and knowledgeable with goat birthing. I'm comfortable that Natalie will be …
Cody Struck a Pose
Here is another black and white doe for sale. I say black and white but her coat has a golden tint to it. This little darlin' is about 18 months old and ready to breed. Her exact birthday is on her papers but I'm guessing here.
Black and White Goats
For this go-round I was able to capture pictures of two goats: Emily and Loretta. I have others but these two cooperated. Emily is in the green collar whereas Loretta is in the purple collar. Emily in green collar. Emily in green collar. Emily in center. Emily in green collar. Emily …
How I Feed My Goats
Folks who have bought goats from us quite often ask how I've cared for then so they can continue the regime. The answer is somewhat detailed and lengthy so I decided to put it here for everyone to read. Besides, this way I can update my notes from time to time. First and foremost, I …
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