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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 6:15:02 PM
The amish worker gentleman seems to think she would be fine just on feed as long as she was actually eating it.I'm not entirely sure but it's getting late and no word going to be open right now really. So I was doing some research online real quick and it says this app whole milk from the store in a bottle. I don't know how often should get it or anything else I haven't gotten a real good look at her yet. My husband just went in to pay and pick her up. She looks like she's Nubian or Nubian crossed.I will be honest I am also concerned about where to put her for the night that she will be safe since we don't have any other hoof stock. And tomorrow when I go to get my children at my mother's house I guess I'll be taking her with me.we had been talking about getting goats or it least a goat for awhile but really were totally unprepared for it. It's funny because my husband got his first night off work he has had in the past month and this is what we do for date night! go to the farm auction!
Many Blessings- Alicia
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 3:48:12 PM
Not totally sure. They are Spring babies I believe.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 08:47:54 AM
Oh that's great, Alice! She'll be so much happier with other goats. You'll see a big difference in her real soon. How old are the others?
Kris
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 06:44:35 AM
Thank you Judy!!
She is well Kris. She has a new pen but she doesnt stay in it. ;) We may have found her a friend! Or rather a few! Lol
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 06:26:01 AM
How is the little one this morning, Alice?
Kris
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| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 04:39:10 AM
Aw-w what a sweet baby! Good luck.
Judy
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 15 2013 : 6:11:42 PM
She really won't even eat hay. Mostly she just sniffs out tall weeds.
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 12:06:30 PM
I know!! I even tried putting it in a bowl.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| SandraM |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 04:12:32 AM
When we have bottle lambs occasionally they don't always catch on to eating grain etc. They pick that stuff up so much faster when they have a ewe/flock to learn from. They eventually do but not as fast as the other lambs.
What surprises me about the kid you have is that she doesn't take a bottle or drink milk from a bucket. Most lambs/kids are put on milk replacer if they are taken from ewe/doe.
Sandra
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:53:34 PM
I will try some apple in the morning. DH tried to give her a piece of carrot today, she didn't want anything to do with it.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| SandraM |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:28:03 PM
It can be hard to find a good livestock vet.
We just got advice and help online.
I don't think any of our livestock have been to a vet.
We have occasionally taken in fecal samples to check for worms etc. Goats are usually pretty hardy. You may be able to find someone that does shot/deworming/trimming hooves and disbudding.
Sandra
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| nubidane |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:19:01 PM
Alicia, try some apples or fruits (not too much) or some fresh popped popcorn. Just to give her a bit of variety. Or some shell corn. Just not too much of any one thing. I have 2 Nubians that I LOVE! Both came from wooliespinner here, (Linda) She is a wealth of info & if you email her she will be glad to give advice.
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 7:02:28 PM
She won't take a bottle at all. We tried and tried... She only wants weeds and hay. We give her a pinch of grain a couple times a day from our hands. She is getting along quite well! She does her thing. She still likes it best when we are near, but she gets further away now. She has free choice minerals, too. We are trying to find a good livestock vet to take her to. She looks like she filled in a bit near her hips. They were a bit hollow looking. She needs a bath. Any suggestions???
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 6:24:11 PM
The auction company probably had to put that tag in. But good grief, could it be any bigger? It's dangerous to me looking at it. Looks like if she got it caught in something, she could get hurt bad. I'm glad your hubby at least got that huge yellow tag off. The white one's not too big. I'm glad you're going to get another goat. Try to find one about the same age as a bigger older goat can be mean to young ones. Goats are just sometimes mean natured with new goats. Have you found anyone to disbud for you? The girl who disbuds my goats likes the horn buds to not be any bigger than the little pinkie finger, that first part where the nail is.
How is she doing now? Has she been eating good? Or taking a bottle at all?
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 3:37:44 PM
He got it out!! :)
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 1:37:05 PM
We are planning to search for a friend on Friday! She has little horn "knobs". We got the yellow part of the tag off. My husband was just looking at the other part and saying he may be able to remove it.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| homsteddinmom |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 12:46:32 PM
I would find out state laws before you try to remove that ear tag. In some states they are required to have it, some states its just required if you want to sell them. Of course we always think we wont sell but things do happen. I am also recommend a friend and dehorning. Good luck!
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| wincrestnubians |
Posted - Jun 11 2013 : 04:42:24 AM
Well, with years of raising and understanding goats in general, she will need a goat buddy. Goats are herd animals, mind you I said animal, not a pet dog. I have seen so many single goats that have become problems to their owners and people in general. I would also suggest you get her dehorned, if you have children. Even by accident a goats horn can cause big injuries. A dairy goats horns grow more up then back, like boers horns do. I dont know how you would remove the tag, but I agree it should be taken out. Maybe take to a vet and they could cut the pin part that holds it in the ear. I dont even see much horn, thus this tells me that this baby needs milk still. I would venture a guess as she is barely 2 months old. She should have access to fresh water at all times, good hay, and slowly give her some grain. Have some good loose minerals avaibale also. I would also deworm her. But, in the long run she is your goat, but then you took on the responsibility of owning and caring for her.. I wish you all the luck with her, and hope she does well for you..
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 10 2013 : 4:46:01 PM
Thank you!!!
Why my husband and I went out for a "date" night and brought home another "kid"!
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/2013/06/why-my-husband-and-i-went-out-for-date.html
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| SandraM |
Posted - Jun 10 2013 : 09:58:11 AM
What a sweet looking girl.
Here is a site that I really like for goat information.
http://fiascofarm.com/
She covers just about every subject with raising goats.
I agree with Kris that if she is going to be a milking goat, or pet I would make sure she is disbudded. Goats don't usually stand up to predators with or without horns. There is a section on the site I shared that give some good advice on disbudding.
If you have children it is a good idea as well.
If you can I would plan on getting another goat. It is really hard on them being alone.
As far as the tag, you should be able to cut it off.
Good Luck with everything :)
Sandra
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 10:36:48 AM
my husband and I kind of considering the same thing as far as being able to defend themselves. And I was also thinking getting a leash and collar would be a good idea for her!
Many Blessings- Alicia
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| oldbittyhen |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 10:22:31 AM
my opinion, I leave horns on my does, so they can defend themselves and their kids if need be, don't ever play the butting game with them, also teach them to walk on a leash, dog collars work great, just don't leave on when you are not with them, so they don't get caught on something...
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| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 09:02:29 AM
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Many Blessings- Alicia
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| DandeeRose |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:20:32 AM
We have vinca vine. Is that in ivy? She has little knobs on her head.
Many Blessings- Alicia
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Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:08:29 AM
Has she been disbudded? If not, you'll have to think about doing that too. But take her to someone reliable! If you plan on milking her some day, horns are not a good thing. Plus, they get their heads stuck in fences constantly and that's dangerous for them.
She should have a CDT shot too. That's for Coccidiosis, tetanus and over eating. And then she'll need another shot 2 weeks later.
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:04:23 AM
Good grief, that ear tag is as big as she is! I don't use tags so can't help ya there. I bought 2 ewes that had tags and one of them fell off somehow. But if that thing got caught on anything, it might rip her ear pretty good.
If she's eating grass and other forage, she may already be weaned and doesn't need milk. Just keep offering her grass and hay. Don't give her all that other stuff, because if you switch a goat's feed too much, it messes with their rumens and they get sick. Just get some goat pellets to start her off with. And DON'T over feed her! With a goat, LESS is better! They will eat til they die, same with sheep. So just about a cup or less a few times a day til she's bigger. And goats are browsers, so anything like privet, honeysuckle vines, maple tree leaves, stuff like that. But do not give them anything in the azalea family or ivy. It'll kill them! Amd please, get another goat kid soon!!!!
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
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