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magnoliakathy
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Kathryn
Magnolia Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 :  6:16:50 PM  Show Profile
As of 7:45 pm, our new buck "Big Al" is safely tucked in our animal barn with his harem of 2 does. Round trip took us 3+ hours, we hit some of that infamous 5 pm Houston traffic. He is just a bit smaller than our does, but that won't be a problem, he needs to be groomed and he needs to put a some weight. Big Al is a bit on the scrawny side, but we'll bulk him up here on Moonshadow Farm. All in all we are pleased with him and look forward to May/June babies. I will get some pictures, as soon as, I get home tomorrow and post them.

When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714,

1badmamawolf
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms" Ca
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 :  6:20:16 PM  Show Profile
Probally should worm him right off

"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children"
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kristin sherrill
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kristin
chickamauga ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2010 :  6:53:32 PM  Show Profile
I'm so glad you got your goat. It seems like people don't take as good care of their bucks as they do the ladies. But bucks need good care, too. He sounds like he's come to the right place. You don't want the boy too fat, though. Looks like there will be some lovin' going on at the farm! I have 4 does due around the end of March and early April. They are all getting bigger every day. I can't wait to see them.

Kris

Happiness is simple.
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl

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Kathryn
Magnolia Texas
USA
453 Posts

Posted - Jan 20 2010 :  05:59:26 AM  Show Profile
I have started the wormer medication on him, it is an organic granule, that I use for the girls. I have only been to two places and really looked at their boys. Jobi Dairy in Brenham, where we got last year's breeding from and one of my coworkers here in Magnolia,he raises Nubians, at both places the bucks were well groomed, good body condition and sweet tempered for boy goats. But you are right, some people don't take care of their boys only their does. Big Al needs a bath and a hair cut,he has mud and lots of matted hair, and I am sure those hooves need some attention but I cannot lift him so I have to wait for hubby's day off. Saturday if the weather holds, Big Al gets his "makeover"

When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714,
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sherrye
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sherry
bend in the high desert oregon
USA
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Posted - Jan 20 2010 :  07:36:22 AM  Show Profile
its always fun bringing home a new animal. big al will love your place im sure. sounds like you take great care of your animals. ginger gets a boy friend next month. i found a reg. lamancha for her. sat. will be a fun day giving a goat boy a bath. lol sherrye
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