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Barnyard Buddies:  just bought a baby goat at auction!!!!  |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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 Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 6:15:02 PM
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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
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
Edited by - DandeeRose on Jun 07 2013 7:19:04 PM |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 6:49:01 PM
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She is so scared and screaming. Hope she calms down. :(
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 6:54:42 PM
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Meet Daisy Mae
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Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:05:47 PM
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She is so cute. And I'm sure she was with other goats before and now being an "only" goat is scary. You need to get another goat kid as soon as you can for her. Goats are herd animals and don't like to be alone at all. Especially a Nubian. She will be very loud! She looks to be at least a few months old. She should have a bottle of milk twice a day. I just use regular baby bottles then switch to a small coke bottle with a longer nipple. You might be able to find one at tractor Supply or a feed store. You can gradually give her a little goat chow a few times a day too along with some good hay free choice. And they need minerals too. Did you find out if she's had any vaccinations? Being that you got her at an auction, she should be checked by a vet. But really, she needs a friend as soon as you can find one. And it should be about the same age as her. And she should have little black poop balls. If she doesn't, she could just be stressed about the whole night.
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:07:46 PM
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If you have a large plastic tote with some kind of bedding, that will work til you can get her outside. I hope y'all get some sleep tonight!
Kris
The good beekeeper is generally more or less cranky. C.P. Dadant
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:21:32 PM
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I dont know if she has seen a vet Kris. We stopped and bought her a bottle and some whole milk (I read onlne to give whole and not replacer) but she isn't taking it.
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:29:43 PM
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Could be because it is cold??? Now she is riding on my lap mostly asleep.
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:37:57 PM
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milk should be warmed, just like a human baby's bottle, boil water in a pan, turn off fire and set bottle in til warm to your skin when you drip some on the inside of your wrist...also if she was just pulled off mama today, she's gonna be tramatized a bit, an extra large dog crate works good for them at night in the house, and nubians are loud to begin with...good luck
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:53:06 PM
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Thx. I planned to warm some when we get home . Poor thing.
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 7:55:35 PM
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How do I get this awful tag out of her ear without hurting her?
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 8:34:03 PM
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we tried warmed milk in a bottle. She wouldn't take it. So we tried some chicken scratch grains and some rabbit feed, just to get *something* in her stomach. She wouldn't take it. She wouldn't even drink water. So my husband went out and picked a great big hand full of grass. And she's eating it. Why yes! There IS a goat eating grass in my living room floor!
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 07 2013 : 8:44:34 PM
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Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 05:50:38 AM
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Since she is eating grass well how old do you think she is?
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:04:23 AM
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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
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:08:29 AM
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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
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 06:20:32 AM
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We have vinca vine. Is that in ivy? She has little knobs on her head.
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 09:02:29 AM
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Finally a good shot!
Many Blessings- Alicia
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
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tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 10:22:31 AM
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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...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 08 2013 : 10:36:48 AM
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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
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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SandraM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sandra
Coldwater
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 10 2013 : 09:58:11 AM
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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
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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wincrestnubians
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 11 2013 : 04:42:24 AM
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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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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 12:46:32 PM
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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!
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm!
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 1:37:05 PM
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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
http://dandeelionrose.blogspot.com/
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 3:37:44 PM
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He got it out!! :)
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." |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 6:24:11 PM
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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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Barnyard Buddies: just bought a baby goat at auction!!!! |
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just bought a baby goat at auction!!!!
