A few more pics of the goaties! The girls are apparently NOT in heat, so the boys are with them for now, as they were bashing through and jumping over the electric fence separating them. Everyone is much happier now! The vet is coming to neuter the two boys next Wednesday
I don't know much about goats yet but I think the girls in particular are too skinny. Feel free to enlighten me! They have been dewormed once and need it again about a week from now.
This sweetie is the pregnant one, although she doesn't look it in this picture. It's more obvious in person. Her horns were also removed improperly and are starting to grow into her head, so we'll get that dealt with too.
That just looks too bony for me, especially for a pregnant gal.
They are lovely animals and we're smitten.
The two with the horns are the bucks.
I now smell like chèvre 24/7!
What lovely animals! Looks like they have settled in very well.
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ReplyDeleteCutenes!!
ReplyDeleteMy friend Ann has a couple of goats--Nubian's, I think, who wander her yard cropping grass and eating goat pellets when there is not vegetation. One is named Nanny. I forget the other one's name.
ReplyDeleteA little thin, though I'm not goat expert, but they don't look bad at all. Probably a bit wormy. I have sheep and they are just different enough! I think that dairy goats are similar to dairy cows in that they are leaner and bonier but I will bet they will all be fat and sassy soon!
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I do love goats.
ReplyDeleteWill there be fromage du chèvre? Yum :)
I just know you're having a wonderful time with your N-a-a-a-a-eww editions. Sorry, couldn't resist.
ReplyDeleteAll I know about goats is from watching a creamery in the next town - the goats there are all about climbing on things and playing king of the mountain.
oh they are precious!! Wish I knew about goats to help!
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Okay now, where does the term Billy come in? When we were kids we had a goat that we called Billy. He was a nuisance. He was caught one day on the kitchen table eating the butter.The house door had been left open and he just marched in.
ReplyDeleteI surmise you know more about goats than you think -- and you're certainly gonna learn a lot more about them in the near future! And ... they ARE cute.
ReplyDeleteThe goats are a little skinny. Getting them on a good goat chow will help fatten them up. During the winter we would feed our goats they're goat chow with extra molasses to help with the cold. Goats can stand cold, but not getting wet. You might need to get a bigger "barn" for them.with added straw especially with one going to be giving birth. She's coming in late. Most babies are born between February and June. From memory, It's been almost 25 years since I had goats, gestation is 5 months. You'll want to separate the mommy goat from the others especially the males while she gives birth. The other animals can become rough with her or the baby. Hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteHello! I just found you through another blog and wanted to let you know I just love what you are doing with your land. Saving all those animals and keeping bees! I have 6 acres and several dogs, kitties, some goats and a few chickens. I foster dogs for a local rescue to really appreciate everything you do.
ReplyDeleteI've bookmarked your blog and will visit frequently. You guys are wonderful!!!
The does appear to be milk goats, Nubians, and tend to be on the skinny lanky side. Be careful with graining them if they're not used to it, because that can cause illness. I'd talk to the vet about worming, and vitamin booster shots for those girls that are pregnant. Cleopawtra is right, these girls are having their kids way late, and she's right about space too. There was a book called "Raising Milk Goats the Modern Way by Jerry Bellanger" and it was a great handbook for me when I had goats. Its a fairly simple book that explains a complicated critter in short order. :) Of course there are tons are other books out there now. That one just happens to be a favorite. Also... um, make sure you know which plants are toxic for goats. Nothing in the pics looked dangerous to me, but you'd be surprised what they can't or shouldn't eat ... and they get into it anyway.
ReplyDeleteCan I be the next stray you take in?
ReplyDeleteLooks as though you're getting plenty of good advice. Wow, you never cease to amaze me with all these fortunate critters you take in. Kudos!
ReplyDeleteMy late uncle, a retired lawyer, kept goats and I know they'd come to their names when he called them. Very much like dogs, they were. It is very, very late in the season for babies. Mum and kids especially will need extra care to survive and grow when the temperature and light drops.
ReplyDeleteThe goats look a little thin being that they are Boer/Nubian mixes. We've had goats for 12 years, and they still never cease to amaze me. We keep them as pets only. They have learned to open doors, slide latches, lock me in and out of rooms in the barn. They are wicked smart! Do be careful introducing new food as they can get bloated and very sick. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I can send you my personal email if you like. Always happy to help a fellow goat lover!
ReplyDeleteOh yes please, do send me your email. My email address is in my profile! :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096
ReplyDeleteSuch cute additions to your extended family :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Natalie! I couldn't get the email link to work for me. My email is jgdileo@yahoo.com if you need goat info. Hope to hear from you!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was around 10 or 12 I spent a lot of time with goats and enjoyed their company and their milk. I have been away too many decades to remember anything useful, but it seems like you are getting good advice.
ReplyDeleteOoh, you and your french perfume!
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