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Thread: Dwarf goats walking distance?
Post: RE: Dwarf goats walking distance?
| In my experience they don't walk nearly as far or as efficiently as larger goats. Their legs are just plain too short, and they have a very stocky, round build and tend to waddle a bit, which makes th... |
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Training at Home and On the Trail
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05-17-2024, 09:44 PM |
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Thread: Saddle dimensions
Post: RE: Saddle dimensions
| Nice! Looks like your goat will be loaded for bear! |
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Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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05-16-2024, 07:27 PM |
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Thread: Saddle dimensions
Post: RE: Saddle dimensions
| I think you're referring to the bars of the saddle. Those are usually about 12"-15" long I believe. I can measure mine tomorrow for you if you like. My wooden saddles are shorter than the Marc Warnke ... |
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Nanno |
Equipment & Techniques for the Trail
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05-14-2024, 06:58 AM |
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Thread: The Goat RV!
Post: RE: The Goat RV!
| I don't know. We're on the fence for a number of reasons. |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-13-2024, 07:27 PM |
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Thread: The Goat RV!
Post: RE: The Goat RV!
| I do have a trailer jack like that (one in each trailer!). They've come in handy several times. We'll think about the toilet. My friend Betty has a 5-gallon bucket with kitty litter and a toilet seat ... |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-13-2024, 02:47 PM |
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Thread: The Goat RV!
Post: RE: The Goat RV!
| Yeah, there's a lot to be said for having animals in a separate trailer where they can be free to do what animals do and I can take care of it later with a shovel and a hose. ;) |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-13-2024, 06:11 AM |
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Thread: Pongo is the Best!
Post: RE: Pongo is the Best!
| Some of them have strong family ties and some don't. Sadie is a great mom, but when she's ready to have new babies, the weaned ones get booted out the door. Snowball has the strongest bond with all he... |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-12-2024, 05:14 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Things are beginning to turn green around here! Despite the lack of April snows, we’ve had a rather chilly spring with only one or two days warm enough to wear shorts and t-shirts. Thes are cool, de... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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05-11-2024, 03:59 PM |
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Thread: The Goat RV!
Post: The Goat RV!
| Well, we went and did it! We bought a new horse/goat trailer with a gooseneck hitch! The entire new rig is the exact same overall length as our old bumper-pull rig but it has a TON more space due to t... |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-11-2024, 03:57 PM |
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Thread: Pongo is the Best!
Post: Pongo is the Best!
| Pongo is the best, but first Snowball is the best. Snowball is the supreme matriarch of our herd. She keeps all her kids close about her even after they are grown. Here she is, laying down with babi... |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-11-2024, 03:55 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Esmeralda was standing on the tire next to Finn. She kept glancing over at his back and then quickly glancing away again.
https://www.goatorama.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4-28-24.7-1024x769.jpe... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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05-11-2024, 03:53 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Sadie’s babies took a little while to name, but Phil took some inspiration from the Harry Potter books and named these two Moony and Padfoot from two of the mischievous characters in the series. Moo... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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05-10-2024, 08:22 AM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| It’s been a busy few weeks with all these kids running around! Gandalf and Esmeralda grew by leaps and bounds while Skeeter’s and Sadie’s kids were just starting to find their legs. Gandalf is q... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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05-10-2024, 08:00 AM |
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Thread: Molly is STUCK!!!
Post: Molly is STUCK!!!
| I was just about to get lunch when I heard a ruckus behind the house. It sounded like the goats were playing with the plastic mounting block and running into the gates around the back patio. It was lo... |
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Nanno |
The Campfire
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05-09-2024, 07:31 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| The Sunday after the kids was born was beautiful, so Phil and I took Snowball’s new babies out into the big, wide world to do a little exploring. Pluto made sure they stayed safe. Dixie kept her dis... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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05-09-2024, 03:07 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Snowball was tired and hungry the day after kidding, so Phil and I thought we’d give her a break and do a little babysitting. Gandalf and Esmeralda were happy to come into the house and hang out for... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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05-09-2024, 03:05 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Some can, but I don't think these will. Pests actually got more prominent as he aged, as did his son Clyde's. I think these will stay spotty. :) |
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G.O.A.T.
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04-23-2024, 06:22 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Well, Sadie finally got down to business yesterday afternoon and produced two of the brawniest babies we've had at Goat-O-Rama in years. We haven't named these two big bruisers yet, but we'll keep you... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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04-22-2024, 02:53 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Thanks! And this afternoon Sadie kidded two enormous boys! They were 10 and 11 lbs.! We haven't named them yet and I'll post photos sometime tomorrow. She had a time pushing those two brawny boys out! |
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G.O.A.T.
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04-21-2024, 06:28 PM |
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Thread: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
Post: RE: Goat-O-Rama Kids of 2024!
| Skeeter was due Saturday, April 20th, and as usual she delivered bang on the dot! She didn’t waste any time but started into labor at around 7:30 a.m. It wasn’t long before we welcomed two beautif... |
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Nanno |
G.O.A.T.
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