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Barnyard Buddies:  Horned goats!  |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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 Posted - May 12 2010 : 10:34:57 AM
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I sent my answers to email Channah sorry it is a bit lengthy but I hope it helps.
As for the expense of the goats it really depends on what you are purchasing. They can start at around $100.00 and go up from there. I raise Cashmere, Cashgora and Angora - their are difference in prices depending also on ago, sex and fleece quality. I will be selling some this year but will not post till next month on my blog those who will be available. I received a wonderful new camera for my birthday but I am still trying to figure it all out so photos of the goats will be coming soon - still on page 67 of the instruction manual. Be Patient with me - this old gal is not real techno.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 12 2010 : 7:41:48 PM
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Thanks so much Grace! I e-mailed you back.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2010 : 8:33:05 PM
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well I agree with the article that states they de horn. I have had goats with horns and without. For me it is purely and safety factor. I have gandkids and horns can hurt a lot of just accidently bumped with them. I have never had a goat that with horns or without got stuck in a fence so that is not an issue with me. I have a buck right now that has his horns and he is the friendliest goat I have but when he rubs up against me he sometimes gets me with his horns and I have bruises from it and he doesn't even butt me. so, frankly I agree you have to do research and do what is right for you no one else. I have our vet do them and I have never had scurs either and the goat never even cries or seems to even notice something has been done. they go on playing and eating and having fun just like they were 3 minutes before it was done. I have sheep that are naturally polled so it is not an issue there. I wish goats came that way too cause no one likes disbudding bud for me it has to be done. But it is a personal decision.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2010 : 8:36:33 PM
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oh yes I have nigora goats that are fiber goats but you have to understand we live in michigan too. they don't get as hot or overheated and a goat that might live in a warmer climate so you have to take that into consideration as well. In the summer they are sheared and in the winter they need for their warmth to stay in their body to keep them warm. so you may want to weigh that also in your decision. my lil henry , my buck goat got cold last winter and was shivering when the goats that had no horns stayed warmer.
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2010 : 8:54:24 PM
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Thank you Beverly for your thoughts. I had decided not to let them have horns ( long story).
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
2707 Posts |
Posted - May 27 2010 : 9:23:04 PM
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I'm taking my 2 little ones in next thursday to have them done and have the male banded. so I understand. one lady took hers already cause she does not want it disbudded and that is her choice even though it was one from my goat. She is bottle feeding it so it is at her place now. the mom feed all three for the first couple of days and then started pushing the small one away and would not let it nurse. I took it and started bottle feeding it and a few days later her new mommy came and got her and she is doing really well. I saw her today if fact. The cutest little thing and loving all the attention of having a mommy to herself!!! hehehehe talk about heart wrenching when the mom starts doing that I feel so bad for the little kid. your own mom doesn't want you. but she is doing well so I am happy with how it all turned out...
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
http://bevsdoggies.googlepages.com/ |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - May 28 2010 : 08:31:03 AM
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That is so neat Beverley!
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
Edited by - maggie14 on May 28 2010 08:31:51 AM |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
Posted - May 29 2010 : 12:10:38 PM
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It has been a while since I have read this group - busy shearing and processing fiber. Beverly, the issue with horns is they are not going to be colder in the winter if they have them, it is a way for them to regulate their body temp both for cold and hot. Musk Ox in the Coldest of climates do not freeze because they have horns - they are warm because they also have their heavy fiber. The issue with the horns is they pump blood thru them with is a way in the heat to cool themselves - during very cold times they have the ability to lessing the flow of blood which then keeps the blood in their body which aids in their warmth. Mother Nature had this all figured out and it really does work.
Grace Gerber
Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio
Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep
http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com
http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2010 : 2:24:57 PM
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| can the horn tips be made less sharp in some way? stripper and t'other have such sharp tips that i am always getting cut by them. if not then i will just have to learn to be more careful! lol. peace connie in alaska |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2010 : 2:40:45 PM
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Hi Connie! There is such a thing has goat horn tape and horn guards. Hoegger Supply Company carries them for sure.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
700 Posts
connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
700 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2010 : 9:01:05 PM
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| thanks channah, i will go to the website and see if i can find something. even if i changed my mind about dehorning its too late now since they are 7 months old, isnt it? i had a lady tell me the last night to use tennis balls and duct tape. what ya think? peace connie in alaska |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 06:26:34 AM
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howdy ladies, well with the babies what i do is trim the ends. i use the hoof trimmers and shave the point down a little. then they are not as sharp. i still like keeping the horns on. if my animals are ever moved to the fields, they can protect themselves. since grace said they can regulate temp through them i will not remove them. i do have a naturally polled cow. she is a good girl so would not matter if she had them. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 10:33:34 AM
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Yes Connie, that is a little late to dehorn.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 3:46:24 PM
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well my vet would not do the little boy cause his were already to big and he was 3 weeks old that day. the little girls were small enough to be done. I was not happy with my vet and the way he castrated the boy( by making to slits and cutting out the testes) the poor little guy bled a lot from the one side. I had to sit and hold him and put light pressure on the one side to get it to stop. I felt so sorry for him. He is such a sweetie. My vet has never done this kind before. He always just banded them before which numbs them naturally and the little guys never even notice. I will insist on him numbing them next time cause I don't think he did. I felt really bad for the little guy. the girls was back playing in 2 seconds but the little guy was pretty quiet for a day or 2. my vet also said blood does not flow through the horns. so I guess I will have to look more into that. so my little girl will have no horns and the little wether will have his. I really don't care but I am going to try and sell the girl and people like them de horned better for showing and stuff like that. well, that is my update. ttys bev
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E...
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2010 : 5:17:40 PM
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Oh Beverly! That is so sad. Poor guy. Give him a great big hug from me will you?!?
Hope he feels better soon.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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Barnyard Buddies: Horned goats! |
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