Naomi--it eliminates the friction---some think it makes milking quicker... Sincerely Mary Kellogg Share your wings with those who have trouble flying. ...
Actually I saw someone milking a sheep with that technique and wondered about it. I just got an email from someone who I consider an authority on milk and he ...
Wed was her due date and at 1 am I went to check on her. First kid had just
hit the ground. A huge buck.. Next was a smaller doe. I didn`t weigh them
but will...
If you are in SC or our surrounding states and interested in raw milk and/or the right to choose raw milk, become a fan of the SC Alliance for Raw Milk (search...
I have a special refrigerator in which I keep our raw goat milk for people who need it. I have the fridge set at 32 degrees fahrenheit. One time someone...
The following message is specifically for Colorado residents but can apply to all livestock owners. Please contact your state Vets office for more information....
Elyse, I was vehemently opposed to the NAIS and believe that the USDA only stopped the program because congress defunded it, not because they were actually...
What's wrong with the system that's already in place? ... _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich...
Congrats on the kids! Hope you caught up on your sleep! I had my first two kiddings of the season last week. :) Both were due last Thursday, but one...
Thanks,I managed to lie down at 2 in the afternoon and sleep till 4, then I
had hives from something last night , took 2 benadryls and went to bed at 8
so I am...
And the programs already in place? Are doing just fine. I don't see a need for more. And certainly not at my local level. jo -- www.goodnessgraciousacres.com ...
Some of the replies I have received on and off list lead me to think that I was not very clear in my earlier post. I hope to clear up any misunderstanding. 1....
Wow great job- we have 8 babies out of 4 does-6 doelings, 2 bucks---10 ore to kid! Fun ties-what do you do with all your babies? All your milk, ect? Kim Roos...
I am starting the waiting game.... I have 2 due this week, first one is tomorrow but I think she will go over. The other one is as big as a house so I am...
... Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Folks, if you have a newsletter that you send out to customers, family, friends, you should consider send this...
Greetings,Last Wed. my Oberhasli that was bred to my 3 gen. mini Nubian had 2 kids. Buckling & Doeling. They are beautiful & doing fine. In fact I have sold...
Hi, I raise purebred Lamanchas and at least one set of kids will be born with what you described. I bottle raise all my kids so I just make sure and straighten...
I also have had this happen with the 'walking on the ankles'. With good nutrition and some warmth, it seems to straighten itself out. I've never had it...
I Breed Nubians and crosses, the problem you have is no big deal!! I have seen it loads of times! I have splinted some kids other I leave with out. All...
I use homemade beeswax salve on the teats as soon as I start milking, I can milk faster and it leaves the teats soft. My milk stays good for 2 weeks in our...
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Pat Hendrickson
rockyrun@...
Mar 4, 2010 5:02 am
Bo-Se... 1/4 cc to newborns may be a help with the legs. Best thing is to be sure the dam has the right stuff late in her gestation. Most fix themselves with...
Where do you all order Bo-se vaccinations? I don't think that I have seen them in supply stores or magazines for quite some time. [Non-text portions of this...
