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I have trash on my property from the previous owner, too. I free range my goats and they manage to find things to eat that are much more palatable than trash. 😜 Actually, the idea that goats will eat anything is an old wives tale. They are pickier than that.
There are a wide range of goat breeds. But really, any one can be milked or butchered. Just some have better milk production, or more muscular than others. What I love about my Kikos is that they have a good reach for clearing brush, and yet are still a managable size.
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O.k., I have to address this.
Typically, a horse would get their teeth “floated” or filed by either an Equine dentist or a vet. Personally, I would prefer an Equine dentist as it would be their specialty and should have a better methodology over a vet. Vets seem to like to use sedation, etc., when it’s not always needed. However, if an Equine dentist is not available in your area, then a vet will usually do. Good to ask other horse owners for any experience they have had.
How often does a horse need to have their teeth floated? It depends on the horse. I used to have a horse who needed it done every year. My current horse has not had it done in over 4 years, although I did have the vet check her when he was here on another matter. I also managed a pony who never needed to have his teeth done. It’s all in how they chew, and what they chew.
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You may be gathering the eggs prematurely. I only gather the eggs when I don’t want any more hatched. Other than that I just leave them be. A duck will sit on them when they feel they are ready. Remember, they will get off the nest each day to defecate, eat, and drink.
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I saw where someone used an aquarium heater to keep water thawed for their chickens. I thought it was genius!
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Do you have him quarantined away from the rest of the flock? Keep him dry and away from drafts. Hopefully he pulls through.
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It’s just myself and my husband. We can’t keep up with the milk from my goat, I can’t imagine the amount of milk we would get from a cow.
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Are you sure that the 6 month old had started laying?
I will admit that I am not familiar with your breed. The information you have on it, when do they typically slow down with their laying?
Usually, if stress effects their laying they usually back at it in about 3-5 days. A young pullet who has matured in late fall will usually lay straight through the winter. I always try to have a few pullets going into winter so I can be sure of fresh eggs all winter.