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What livestock animal would be lowest maintenance?

January 14, 2013 6 Comments

Question by Carlyn: What livestock animal would be lowest maintenance? We have roughly 5 acres fenced in, and we are looking for a good livestock animal to be a lawn mower and a pet. There is a bit of rough terrain in one paddock too. My dad wants lowest maintenance so here are a couple […]

Have you ever had any animals milk besides cows milk?

January 12, 2013 3 Comments

Image by grongar Just out of the press and salted. Question by Ricardo Rodriguez: Have you ever had any animals milk besides cows milk? I’ve had goat milk too, but that’s it. lol whale milk? Ughh camel milk? How did that taste? Feel free to answer in the comment section below

What to use for cows milk free mash?

January 11, 2013 8 Comments

Image by bert_m_b Question by Animemadness: What to use for cows milk free mash? Which would be better soy milk or powdered goats milk? I was thinking of making mustard mash. I heard soy milk goes well with garlic mash. Thx for all the answers rickey thats one of the best ideas i have heard […]

What milk would be best for orphaned baby otters?

January 9, 2013 1 Comment

Image by bert_m_b Question by monkeywrench: What milk would be best for orphaned baby otters? Past experiences has proved to me that cow milk is a poor substitute to baby squirrels mothers milk but goat milk works very well.This makes me wonder about formula milk for baby otters and bear cubs. Feel free to answer […]

Can you keep a neutered male pygmy goat with a female?

January 8, 2013 2 Comments

Question by Rachel Mikita: Can you keep a neutered male pygmy goat with a female? I am thinking about getting two goats but i want to be able to get goat milk. So i am just asking this question for the sake of asking it. Add your own answer in the comments!

Can you no longer adopt turkeys from farm sanctuary?

January 6, 2013 2 Comments

Image by razzlefrazzle This goat followed us around the park. Question by La Fille: Can you no longer adopt turkeys from farm sanctuary? adoptaturkey.org whenever I try to get to the adoption FORM, it says that the file can’t be found. is farm sanctuary not letting people adopt (or sponser) turkeys anymore? i was planning […]

Need a good goat record keeping system?

January 5, 2013 1 Comment

Question by slvrspur22: Need a good goat record keeping system? I currently have 43 Boer cross Does and 2 Boer Bucks.I am looking a something that will help me keep all my goat records in one place on the computer. If anyone has a template they are willing to give me I would really appreciate […]

How do I store dairy and meat with out a refrigerator?

January 3, 2013 7 Comments

Question by Shanna: How do I store dairy and meat with out a refrigerator? I lived in the woods once and had a super insulated 5 day cooler. I made blocks of ice at the farm and set them under a rigged shelf made of cooling racks. Worked okay. Like an icebox I suppose. Other […]

Where can I purchase goats that produce milk in Texas?

January 3, 2013 3 Comments

Image by bert_m_b Question by haraki: Where can I purchase goats that produce milk in Texas? Looking to purchase goats for my farm that produce goat milk. Preferably in the East Texas area if possible. Feel free to answer in the comment section below

When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation with a goat?

January 2, 2013 9 Comments

Image by grongar Question by THE REAL DEAL SEX APPEAL: When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation with a goat? Greg is doing okay, he’s a bit worried about the price of goat milk…he has a wife and three kids to feed you know! Can you help? Leave your own answer in […]