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Thread: Feeding Pellets
Post: RE: Feeding Pellets
Nanno Wrote: (11-25-2016, 08:06 PM)
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That's a tricky question because hay flakes don't really come in standard sizes and goats don't come with standard requirements. But in general four wethers wil... |
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Health and Wellness
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12-07-2016, 08:51 PM |
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Thread: Feeding Pellets
Post: RE: Feeding Pellets
Nanno Wrote: (11-22-2016, 11:39 AM)
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I've fed goats on fine timothy before and haven't had problems with waste as long as I'm not feeding too much. I say cut their ration way down and see what happ... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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11-23-2016, 09:00 PM |
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Thread: Feeding Pellets
Post: RE: Feeding Pellets
Sanhestar Wrote: (11-20-2016, 10:46 PM)
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Pellet feeding is "dangerous" on several levels. Nanno already mentioned how fast pellets are eaten and how much time of the day is left after that.
As rum... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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11-21-2016, 09:53 PM |
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Thread: Feeding Pellets
Post: Feeding Pellets
My boys seem to waste quite a bit of feed regardless of the style of feeder I use resulting in a waste of money. When I fed them pellets as youngsters they didn't seem to waste any. I understand tha... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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11-20-2016, 09:54 AM |
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Thread: Update on my new packer "Nick"
Post: Update on my new packer "Nick"
It has been a while since I posted anything in regards to my new packer. He has assimilated into the herd very well and in maintaining his "I'm the Boss" status amongst the ... |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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07-29-2016, 01:04 AM |
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Thread: Water on hikes
Post: RE: Water on hikes
Thanks for the info, everyone. |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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05-29-2016, 03:47 PM |
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Thread: Water on hikes
Post: Water on hikes
Good Morning, Pack Goat Central.
I have noticed over the last year of hiking with my boys that no matter how tired they are or
how long we have been hiking, the boys don't drink when we come to stre... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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05-28-2016, 07:07 AM |
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Thread: First loaded pack trip
Post: First loaded pack trip
Well, other than being a touch out of shape my new packer did alright. We delivered the payload and made it back home safe and sound. He packed 40lb (which was a touch heavy for his current stamina le... |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-26-2016, 05:16 PM |
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Thread: First group hike
Post: First group hike
Today was the first hike with my new packer with my 3, 15 month old wethers. My young boys have developed into
really good trail companions over the last year, but I was curious to see how long it wo... |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-19-2016, 04:59 PM |
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Thread: New packers test results
Post: RE: New packers test results
hihobaron Wrote: (05-19-2016, 08:48 AM)
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Hello dutch007
Sounds good.
The next step:
Is get them all loaded and out on the trail to "Goatafy" and learn trail manners.
As long as YOU are Boss Goa... |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-19-2016, 10:24 AM |
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Thread: New packers test results
Post: RE: New packers test results
Same here with the all boy group. Two of my boys gave him space, but Schmidt wanted to test his meddle and quickly found out he was outmatched by the goat that was 100lb heavier and 13 inches taller :... |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-19-2016, 06:45 AM |
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Thread: Packing Moose
Post: RE: Packing Moose
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-18-2016, 02:43 PM |
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Thread: New packers test results
Post: New packers test results
It is with happiness that I can report that my new addition is negative for CAE,CL and johnes. Time to assimilate into the herd. |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-18-2016, 02:04 PM |
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Thread: Planting Browse
Post: RE: Planting Browse
IdahoNancy Wrote: (03-14-2016, 09:13 PM)
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Wide leaf maple, vine maple, dog wood, service berry, alder, birch, aspen, poplar and ash. Wild roses and any kind of raspberry, blackberry, or salmonberry... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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05-18-2016, 01:27 PM |
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Thread: Packing Moose
Post: Packing Moose
How many boys would it take to pack a boned out bull moose? Well, more than I have, but I drew a moose permit, so my 1 packer will get a taste of the action. |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-18-2016, 10:00 AM |
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Thread: Riding saddle
Post: Riding saddle
Has anyone used a riding saddle? What are youryour thoughts. |
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dutch007 |
Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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05-17-2016, 04:17 PM |
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Thread: Hoof re-reshaping
Post: RE: Hoof re-reshaping
hihobaron Wrote: (05-16-2016, 05:38 PM)
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dutch007
Hello Dutch
Glad you got him trimmed.
Suggestion: If he was that out of shape and you trimmed them back that much at one time.
I trim horses my... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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05-16-2016, 08:35 PM |
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Thread: Hoof re-reshaping
Post: Hoof re-reshaping
Trimmed the new goats back hooves today. Whew, they needed a lot of work, but w got them back into good form and I think he will feel better on tomorrows hike. He became impatient, but help from a fr... |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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05-16-2016, 03:24 PM |
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Thread: lump at vaccination site
Post: RE: lump at vaccination site
Got home from being gone for 4 days and the lump in question had aspirated itself and was scabbed over |
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dutch007 |
Health and Wellness
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05-16-2016, 06:25 AM |
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Thread: Day 3 with our new boy, Nick
Post: RE: Day 3 with our new boy, Nick
Nanno Wrote: (05-12-2016, 07:54 AM)
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CAE is transmissible through blood and milk. Goats could possibly give it to each other when butting heads if both have a scur come loose, but the chance of wet... |
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dutch007 |
The Campfire
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05-12-2016, 08:17 PM |