Tribe.net. Local Connections Patty http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/4d268b3a-ce05-4289-9738-eb32797a1f3d 2008-07-27T03:50:24Z 2008-07-18T00:49:32Z

<div>Greetings all. We have a couple that would like to buy two of our kids. After reading about goats they are concerned about the number of cherry and plum trees in the goat pasture. Will the goats know better than to eat the leaves as they do with other things that are poisonous to them? <br/> <br/>We do not have stone fruit trees in our yard but we do have other things that they shouldn't eat and they avoid them. <br/>Thanks, <br/>Patty</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 4 replies </div>

Patty 2008-07-18T00:49:32Z Sally http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/94ca3510-2a6b-43aa-881d-b1d270315910 2008-04-25T00:08:04Z 2008-03-21T11:15:26Z

<div>I have heard this is a seasonal problem over winter/spring and yes all my goats have got some lice with a couple of my goats having alot of them. They are not rubbing themselves but I can see them in their coat when I groom them. I think they are the biting kind rather than the sucking kind as I cannot see any blood droppings in their fleece. <br/> <br/>Anyway as some of them are pregnant and lactating and as I have been told you can never get rid of them completely, does anyone have a recommended lice repellant? <br/> <br/>The vet is happy to give me something to inject them with, but wondered if there are any good alternatives. <br/> <br/>I read somewhere else that you can use flea powder for kittens, but wanted some advice before I have a go.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 2 replies </div>

Sally 2008-03-21T11:15:26Z Patty http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/dbea5d77-0bf7-4e0e-a1e2-ba2f8cd8e715 2008-03-20T21:39:25Z 2007-12-14T18:16:51Z

<div>OK, so the time came to separate my two kids as we had a doe and a buck. Poor Michael - now to live his lonely, lonely life as a buck. But that is another tale.... <br/> <br/>So, Sarah is 5 months old. Bottle fed; long weaned. We put her in the paddock with her mother, Pricilla whom we are milking and her sister Abigail. Abigail is Pricilla's from her last litter (is litter correct?) So after about two weeks in Sarah starts nursing again. This is not good for our milking....I have no earthly clue why. She is well fed. Has plenty of hay and gets some grain twice a day. Plus apples and carrots as "goat treat." Did I mention I spoil my goats? <br/> <br/>They are very scheduled as to when they go into and out of the barn for milking, etc. <br/> <br/>Abigail is not very fond of Sarah. We have bred Abigail and hope she is pregnant. She is a year old. <br/> <br/>We bought an udder harness from Hoeger's for Pricilla to try and keep Sarah from nursing. <br/> <br/>Any other suggestions? And any ideas why this is happening? <br/> <br/>Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays to all! <br/>Thank you!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 4 replies </div>

Patty 2007-12-14T18:16:51Z Patty http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/d3204f99-cbb2-496c-aa33-5d223f6cb2a6 2008-03-20T21:37:22Z 2007-04-01T21:18:05Z

<div>I read in a goat book that buttercups are poisonous to goats. Turns out my yard is full of buttercups. Any suggestions? I do mean full - my yard is just about yellow right now. Obviously we don't want to put out a poison and pulling them would be difficult on an acre.... <br/> <br/>So thanks in advance....</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 18 replies </div>

Patty 2007-04-01T21:18:05Z Lily http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/8b66215f-a3d7-4214-a253-ada4425fb7b0 2008-03-20T21:33:25Z 2008-03-11T00:54:54Z

<div>Hi, I am Lily I am thinking about getting pygmy goats. I want baby pygmies and raise them untill there there a year then sell. Should I breed, or just buy them from others. What kind of shelter do I need. How much will feed cost. <br/> <br/>hopefully you can help, <br/>Lily</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

Lily 2008-03-11T00:54:54Z heatherlyn http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/40987c17-8f49-4032-b873-548e0cd8f97a 2007-11-12T20:28:06Z 2007-11-07T19:43:51Z

<div>OK, ha, a friend pointed me towards this tribe, and it's great! <br/> <br/>I'm on a "shortlist" being considered for a job as a part time goat herder in San Francisco. Nifty, fun good times, etc. <br/> <br/>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/etc/467829059.html <br/> <br/>As much as I'm enthusiastic, I think goats are awesome, and am willing to get covered in goat spit- I don't really know anything about goats. (Thankfully, that's not a requirement) <br/> <br/>Can you folks give me any wisdom that might help me get the job? Suggestions? Thanks!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 9 replies </div>

heatherlyn 2007-11-07T19:43:51Z Elinor http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/5b0407fd-6a2f-4315-ab43-eb85ab5660b5 2007-10-23T00:42:00Z 2007-10-23T00:42:00Z

<div>I am collecting signatures for a very worthy grassroots cause. Californians for Humane Farms is trying to get a proposition on next year's ballot that would require farms in the state to have cages big enough for the animals to stand, sit and turn around. That is all this measure calls for. It has already passed in Arizona and Florida and is law in Oregon too. Let me know if you would like to sign my petition to give voters a chance to change this cruel farm practice. We need 650,000 signatures by Feb. 22, so please consider volunteering to gather signatures. The Web site is: humanecalifornia.org/. And if you know of events/venues that would be good for collecting signatures send them my way. <br/>Thanks, <br/>Elinor</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 0 replies </div>

Elinor 2007-10-23T00:42:00Z goatlisa http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/1395aa8d-ced0-4166-b8ea-646b3abdcd27 2007-08-04T16:32:17Z 2007-08-01T22:02:27Z

<div>why so quiet?? what has everyone been up to?? <br/> <br/>I should be totally finished with my new barn by next week, its so exciting! A beautiful wonderful barn, with stalls and everything! =)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

goatlisa 2007-08-01T22:02:27Z Basinah http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/8906e57f-e052-4b7b-9676-e84e36215457 2007-06-17T03:46:01Z 2007-01-11T00:23:02Z

<div>I am looking for a few pet quality goats. I prefer the smaller breeds with short hair (no angora - I live in the desert and it would be too hot). I do not want to breed or show. I want healthy and freindly kids or adults. I had goats years ago and now have my pen built again and am ready to go. If there is anyone out there looking to place/sell a likely prospect out in the Southern California area, send me a mail. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 3 replies </div>

Basinah 2007-01-11T00:23:02Z Druh http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/abb68a04-0bc3-453a-91df-13ac884783bd 2007-05-28T17:28:36Z 2007-05-24T22:41:25Z

<div>Hello, All -- <br/> <br/>I've wanted goats for YEARS. Finally got set up for them and bought three NDGs. One in milk, two pregnant. One of them kidded last week. Now I've got two adorable bucklings. Don't know what to do with them yet. I really don't know anyone other than the woman I bought them from who has goats, so I joined here. I don't have pictures yet, so please be patient. I'm in southeastern MA, near RI. <br/> <br/>Druh</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 3 replies </div>

Druh 2007-05-24T22:41:25Z Patty http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/fd316db3-44a8-4cd8-8b01-47cd2e3f2560 2007-05-15T21:33:23Z 2007-05-15T14:32:35Z

<div>OK - I know I am full of questions but these goats are crazy! After we milk the older goat - Pricilla - we take the two of them for a walk through our lot. We are still living in our fifth wheel until our house is built. For the winter we used a lot of old hay as insulation. The old hay is now over by the garden to slowly added to the mulch pile. It is moldy and full of dried, dead mushrooms. \ <br/> <br/>The baby goat - Abigail, 6 months - loves to jump up there and she tries to eat the dried mushrooms. I pull her down right away and we don't let her eat the hay at all. We have good hay for them. Now I am worried about the mushrooms she has eaten. Will they harm her? <br/> <br/>*sigh* These goats are fun but boy do they have minds of their own :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

Patty 2007-05-15T14:32:35Z Patty http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/97254a5a-947c-4139-b0b7-6b9ffd202928 2007-05-08T01:57:45Z 2007-05-05T01:21:29Z

<div>My goats are FINALLY with me - yeah! But I have a question; I look out and see the two of them eating dirt. Is this normal? They have lots of grasses and weeds and stuff and an old Christmas tree to munch on plus their mineral lick. They also have some nice fresh hay. The mother gets some grain at night when she is milked and the little one gets a bit too. <br/> <br/>So - dirt? Is this OK? Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 3 replies </div>

Patty 2007-05-05T01:21:29Z Spike http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/832012df-c1b1-42d7-8472-b6b4096d1c02 2007-04-08T03:10:38Z 2007-04-05T10:20:32Z

<div>Hi! <br/>I'm new here and excited to find this place. I have Nubians and some really neat rescue crossbreeds! I'm currently milking here and this year's kid crop was AWESOME! Looking forward to chatting with you all. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 4 replies </div>

Spike 2007-04-05T10:20:32Z kasia http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/132fe42b-dc7c-4364-aad6-1ea2830e3e8c 2007-04-05T15:01:22Z 2006-10-09T16:23:09Z

<div>it's looks like dandruff. and his brother, who has the same diet as my little flaky man, doesn't have it. any ideas on what i can do to help him? i don't have enough experience with goats to know wheather or not i can give him flax oil or stuff like that. any ideas?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 14 replies </div>

kasia 2006-10-09T16:23:09Z Patty http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/2b621b25-4cad-47b2-86ff-284a30a58ae9 2007-03-30T03:15:26Z 2007-03-28T02:41:16Z

<div>I will be getting my new goats in a week or so. My husband is busy building a little shelter for them for the summer until he can a bigger barn built. We are getting two dwarf Africans Pricilla and Abigail. Pricilla is Abigail's mother and will likely be pregnant when we get her. So much to learn, so little time :) <br/> <br/>I look forward to "meeting" the folks in the tribe and learning what I can about my new goats.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 5 replies </div>

Patty 2007-03-28T02:41:16Z Madera Roja http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/15c7e3c3-0889-479a-8fb8-5dc516512a2c 2007-03-29T03:42:07Z 2007-03-26T22:22:37Z

<div>Does anyone know of a tribe for producers rather than hobbyists?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

Madera Roja 2007-03-26T22:22:37Z goatlisa http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/8c9afbd7-ed80-4765-bf34-fbcc6cd65566 2007-03-21T19:13:27Z 2007-03-17T15:51:38Z

<div>If anyone wants to have another fun goat tribe on their list, please check it out... beware its not just about goats, the discussions vary quite a bit from animals to weird behavior patterns.... its fun, check it out... <br/> <br/> <br/>http://lovemelovemygoat.tribe.net/</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 2 replies </div>

goatlisa 2007-03-17T15:51:38Z Belenus http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/33efe152-7408-40ea-877b-3b038975f82b 2007-03-16T13:40:25Z 2005-12-27T21:03:45Z

<div>I am looking to get started with my first few goats. I have plenty of acreage and a strong interest, but no experience beyond chickens. <br/> <br/>Any advice on breeds to start with, time/money commitment involved, etc?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 16 replies </div>

Belenus 2005-12-27T21:03:45Z goatlisa http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/32ee1649-4910-47ad-884c-58eb22fcc502 2006-11-14T18:49:33Z 2006-10-10T00:02:02Z

<div>Which do you prefer? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 3 replies </div>

goatlisa 2006-10-10T00:02:02Z goatlisa http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/08789b86-2dcc-4d81-b7f1-2a94d0be8df7 2006-11-05T01:05:15Z 2006-10-21T17:44:41Z

<div>Don't look if you can't stand the sight of blood, seriously. <br/>I think its fascinating just my thoughts on it.... <br/> <br/>http://www.blackmesaranchonline.com/animals/goats_kidding.htm</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 2 replies </div>

goatlisa 2006-10-21T17:44:41Z goatlisa http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/0a31c515-b4ec-4e9e-bbb0-bf0c7ca13d59 2006-07-27T04:23:32Z 2006-07-23T21:30:21Z

<div>Hi all, well I'll be purchasing a full sized Alpine/Sanaan mix and my herd are mini Nigerians and Pygmys. So the breeder said I should put one strand of electric wire at the top of my 4 ft. no climb fence and one in the middle. She said her goats get extra huge and will push on fences, thus bending them. I have never used an electric fence and was wondering if any one has suggestions. The corral is about 125 ft. away from electricity.... Thanks in advance. If I can order this online let me know too. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 4 replies </div>

goatlisa 2006-07-23T21:30:21Z Samantha http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/62fae486-57ab-4a11-bdec-16addf3bc47d 2006-07-24T20:52:11Z 2006-05-03T07:15:13Z

<div>The man I bought my baby from seems to be kind of an idiot. He has some good ideas, but some things just don't seem right. I have had my Bianca (the goat) for two weeks now. I got her at four days old, and am busy bottle feeding her. The breeder told me to give her whole cows milk. So that's what she's been on. Is this good? Also, he wasn't clear on how to wean her, so if you have any advice on that, it would be appreciated. The breeder also says I only need to trim her hooves every couple of years, but every web site I've read says every couple months. My biggest question is about de-horning. I have heard that any way you do it, is painful to the kid. Anything you have to tell me will be wonderful. I have read hours of stuff on the internet, but it will be so much more comforting to know that I can come and ask you guys!! P.S. at two and a half weeks old, Bianca already loves hiking, playing with her dog friends, and chasing around my three year old son. It has been a wonderful experience for our family so far!!!! Thank you, Sam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 9 replies </div>

Samantha 2006-05-03T07:15:13Z kasia http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/09ddd735-ebda-4dc5-b491-4d6d743bd159 2006-07-20T19:36:44Z 2006-07-18T04:12:29Z

<div>my two boys , 8weeks old,(nigerian dwarf and miniature ober (sp?) ) have been a bit itchy, especially under their legs and near their faces. the skin there is kinda bumpy. they have beed treated for lice and that doesn't appear to be the problem. anyone know what i can do/get for what i suspect is an external parasite or fungus? also, i'd like to give them something for ticks ( i found a deer tick on one of em'). these guys are my first goats and i'm absolutely in love. goats kick ass!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

kasia 2006-07-18T04:12:29Z Eggman http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/f851f482-0a56-4b3a-8628-436d0f676204 2006-04-19T15:19:25Z 2006-04-11T18:27:17Z

<div>Hello everybody, back at the farm for kidding season, and we had an amazingly huge and overdeveloped buckling get born out here.. 8.5 pounds, (almost 4 kg).. we actually managed to not only be there for the birth, but also to get a photo of it! It's a good thing we were there, because she had a hard time getting him out (see photo!) He has grown and developed very fast, we saw him eat a piece of hay and drink some water from a pail when he was 2 days old... we named him "Shadow".. he is going to grow into a HUGE buck..</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

Eggman 2006-04-11T18:27:17Z David http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/2f4435da-1fa0-4994-80bb-eda7cf950b70 2006-03-15T00:45:42Z 2006-03-02T18:01:47Z

<div>Hi tribe! <br/>I am David, the moderator of this tribe. I didn't realize that I had my settings set without updates, so I thought the tribe was dormant since I wasn't getting any notices of new posts. Just checked on the tribe today and am pleasantly suprised to see new members and posts, and new photos! Nice to see! <br/> <br/>I have a small herd which I raise on open mountain range in santa barbara (southern ca). It used to be just nubians, but now I have a few other breeds mixed in and who knows what this seasons offsping is going to look like. The herd includes a barbados sheep mating pair, a miniture goat male, and one male with short ears (not sure the name of that breed) and the rest are nubians. <br/> <br/>If anyone is interessted in info on raising goats in a wilderness setting without fences, let me know. <br/> <br/>At first I was worried that they would wander off, but they are acting like dogs and hanging around. <br/> <br/>Welcome to all the new members. <br/> <br/>David</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 6 replies </div>

David 2006-03-02T18:01:47Z Eggman http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/719a1412-ed4a-4d0b-a9e2-2146925fa8eb 2006-03-02T17:48:17Z 2005-11-13T07:59:31Z

<div>Greetings.. I just made a profile at the advice of a friend, who told me there would probably be a goat tribe of some sort.. sure enough here it is. Well, my girl and I have been working with goats for the last 3 years, in Florida, and we had to bail.. couldn't take another brutal bug-infested hurricaned up summer, plus we just like it out west.. things are so much better in so many ways.. but anyway we are wanting to meet people out here, if anybody needs help bottle raising &amp; training a batch of kids, we are good at it.. our eventual goal is to have our own farm, so thusly we work towards it.. So anyhow, I would love to hear from goat people.. respond eh? <br/>Eggman</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 3 replies </div>

Eggman 2005-11-13T07:59:31Z Eggman http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/e51655e2-72e9-40ee-a5d6-e7f174f2128d 2005-12-10T23:57:25Z 2005-11-17T03:38:31Z

<div>Hey Folks, I just posted a bunch of my pictures, this tribe's photo album was pretty thin.. I encourage all you to post your best goat pictures! Let's build the Album up... Eggman</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

Eggman 2005-11-17T03:38:31Z johnpowers http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/42fecfa5-fd3a-4cf9-95eb-580a8be68c0b 2005-11-29T05:58:25Z 2005-11-29T05:58:25Z

<div>I'm afraid I knkow little about goats, but I enjoy the pictures and observations of those who do. Timbuktu Chronicles is a truly remarkable blog providing real information for development in Africa. This post today maybe of interest: <br/> <br/>http://timbuktuchronicles.blogspot.com/2005/11/nigerian-dwarf-goats.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 0 replies </div>

johnpowers 2005-11-29T05:58:25Z kim http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/b1c895db-b1ff-40f1-bc76-ad2450b2065d 2005-02-23T19:56:45Z 2005-02-10T14:20:30Z

<div>my very first goat was killed when she was 13 years old by a mountain lion. i am still traumatized. i fucking hate predators! who is with me?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

kim 2005-02-10T14:20:30Z crawcraw http://goat-herders.tribe.net/thread/0af33614-79df-43e6-af6d-560f7e8cc055 2005-01-11T02:38:45Z 2004-07-27T00:17:33Z

<div>yes, I do.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://goat-herders.tribe.net">goat herders anonymous</a> - 1 reply </div>

crawcraw 2004-07-27T00:17:33Z