Google goat biology by Karen something. Can't recall her last name. Gives the
life cycles.
Liz Radi
Nubian goats
Nunn, Colorado
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what are you using for formula?
If the scours are a greenish tinge, have them checked for coccidiosis.
I don't buy the powdered formula. If you alter the formula ratio to water, you
change the osmolality of the milk and could lead to scours. I fed mine whole
milk from the grocery store. They
Michael it is too good to be true. correct me if I am wrong, but I remember
hearing that the abscesses can be internal also. Specifically inside the
udders and shed the bacterium that way.
Once you have CL in your heard, there is no easy fix. I have also read that it
can contaminate fence p
ces.
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> Rick Krach
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tion. Meets FDA requirements regarding restrictions on mammalian protein
sources.
Thanks,
Rick Krach
in Auburn, CA
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Rick,
I personally would not feed Koi food to my sheep. Folks got into allot of
trouble feeding ruminants animal parts in the past. It probably is illegal
also. Think of "Mad Cow".
I would think it would be ok to feed to chickens, because they eat just about
anything. Also, the protein conte
Just a thought, and this has nothing to do with mastitis. I have a friend who
has been raising sheep for years. When she has triplets, she always take one
away from the mother and gives it to someone else to bottle feed or she does
herself.
She told me, Liz/ with triplets, they all suffer. On
I saw a picture of this on facebook. But it was made with pvc. Would probably
be more cost effective. Anyway, I put it on my fb page. under Liz Whalen Radi
Liz Radi
Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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Michael.
we have a male and a female team. The female is spayed, and the male is whole,
but he is not used for breeding, although many have asked to use him. We got
him at 8 months old, and he would not go into buildings or vehicles, that is
why he was not neutered. He was raised with alpacas,
Not a fencing idea, just a story. We have lived in Colorado for 5 years now.
We raise sheep and dairy goats. In the fall, the antelope congregate in our
back property for breeding season.
A few come back in the spring and have their babies a couple hundred feet
outside our fence. They pay n
I posted about coyotes. We grew up in MN and lived there for our first 50
years. Now we live in Colorado, northeast, near the Pawnee grasslands. Not
much water here.. The Colorado coyotes are dwarf compared to the coyotes in
Minnesota. Just my take on it. There were coy-dogs in Minnesota.
Recover your immense costs? Probably never.
Isn't it a labor of love?
Especially for us, with the cost of hay. We hope that some day we break even.
But our son says it keeps us young, so there are health benefits.
That being said, we have free ranging chickens, guineas, and also raise dairy
I just kind of jumped into this today. Regarding castrating lambs.
I, like Natasha, do not like to have to separate my male from female lambs.
If the ram lambs are not RR or good enough to be breeders, I get them
castrated. I have my vet do it. She recommends that they be castrated betwee
Tiana,
Your veterinarian can check this out for you.
Liz Radi
Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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Cecil,
You should try and trace back to see what ram you used with what ewe. Did you
ask the vet who did the necropsy if the heart problem could possibly be a heart
defect that is congenital or hereditary. Might want to use a different sire or
dam.
Dairy goat breeders bottle feed kids all the
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> Rick Krach
> in Auburn, CA
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>> 1. Naming schemes for lambs (Carol J. Elkins)
>> 2. Re: Naming schemes for lambs (Elizabeth Radi)
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>> Hi everyone,
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>> It's been quiet for quite awhile. Everyone
tration, then simple numbers
like: 13A1,13 for the year, A for the ewe, and 1 for number in the liter.
Rick Krach
in Auburn, CA
> Today's Topics:
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> 1. Naming schemes for lambs (Carol J. Elkins)
> 2. Re: Naming schemes for lambs (Elizabeth Radi)
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Carol,
I do the same as you. The moms name is Lucy, her lambs will be named starting
with an L. Example, Lacy. If you have trouble coming up with names, get a book
for naming babies, they have lots of neat names listed alphabetically and what
they stand for. I do this mostly so my husband can ke
Natasha,
Glad things are going ok.
I have sodium bicarbonate(baking soda) for years to my goats, since 1997. You
can get it at the feed store, livestock grade sodium bicarbonate. I also put it
out free choice for the Katahdins, since they are ruminants.
If I were you, I would not feed molasses.
Natasha,
I am not an experienced Shepard by any means. My goats when heavily pregnant,
whilst lying down, will have a bulge, out the vagina,(vaginal prolapse but not
severe) that disappears when they stand up. They also moan and groan, which is
normal for the Nubian breed, tending to be somewhat
Jen
Is there any chance that your feeding set up is causing the eye irritation?
Like sticking their heads in the feeder and being irritated by the hay?
Just a thought for the prevention aspect.
Liz Radi
Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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lamb text. We call it concentrates, up in Minnesota, they would call it
texturized lamb feed.
Liz Radi
Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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anything I have
experienced in my two lambings.
for me, a single at 11# is very large, and twins over 4.8# but under 6# are
expected to thrive.
-MWS
Sent from my iPad
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> Cecil,
> So sorry to hear of all your troubles. Ruminants pre
Cecil,
So sorry to hear of all your troubles. Ruminants present a challenge, don't
they.
I am sure that you will get a lot of varying views on what to do. And I have
only had 3 lambs, since we just got sheep. But I have been raising and milking
Nubian goats since 1997.
Two of my ewes are "ove
Any chance that your lamb crawled through the fence and the LGD ate him?
Also, I think that Eagles only weigh about 10#. Surprised me as they look
bigger due to their large wing span, but they are opportunistic and usually eat
carrion. But a 3# lamb would probably be doable. Just a few thoughts.
Michael,
I would think someone would poke out an eye, if I am picturing what you are
describing.
We have been thinking about getting one of those old street cleaning brushes,
and mount it vertically on a round post. Would be nice to mount 2 side by side,
so they could scratch both sides at the
Loved you website!
Liz Radi
Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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Carol,
The blue prints are in my head. My vet has these feeders and said they were the
best for goats. She said to use about 4 inches between spacing. We converted an
old feeder by putting a 2X4 down the long center. Then used 2X4 for the V. I
used 2X4 spacing, and cut three pieces of wood from
Carol,
I made hay feeders for my sheep, and they eat every scrap with no waste. Each
feeder feeds 3 sheep. Is there anyway that I can post a picture to this site?
I viewed the lucerne horse feed from Maine. Sounds like Chaffhaye, only
without the added grain.
Liz Radi
Idar Alpacas, Nubian goa
Carol,
Can't help you out with that one. Thankfully I have never had to feed alfalfa
pellets, hopefully I am not jinxing myself now. But what I have heard is that
the lesser quality alfalfa is used in making the pellets, and may have green
coloring added. This is just what I have heard, and have
In rereading my post, I would like to note that my goats get a mineral made for
goats, and the sheep get a mineral made for sheep. Just to clear things up.
Liz Radi
Idar Alpacas, Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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My opinion on sheep mineral. My experience is not much, having raised goats and
alpacas for over 13 years, and just recently acquired a few hair sheep.
My vet here in Colorado recommends no blocks for sheep, or goats, only loose
minerals, as she says they can wear down/break off their teeth. Also
Sandy,
You get this at the feed store under the name of sodium bicarbonate.
Liz Radi
Idar Alpacas, Nubian goats and Katahdin Hair Sheep
Nunn, Colorado
970-716-7218
idaralpaca.blogspot.com
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Jerry,
Did you have a fecal done by the vet to ID the parasite in question?
If it is barberpole worm(Haemonchus contortus), which is quite resistant down
south to a lot of dewormers on the market. I do believe that panacur is not
effective.
I know that valbazen(Albendazole) is effective for thi
You can get a polar fleece vest, or some kind of vest, from goodwill, for a few
dollars. Mens or childs depending on his size. Put it on backwards, and with
the zipper on the animals back, zip it up. If it is too large around the waist
area, might try some duct tape.
Liz Radi
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