Free baby goats anyone?

thaiblue12 · #**141** 12/24/10, 07:57 PM

Eww to dehorning, just burn them and be done with it. I hate the whole process which is why I like 10 seconds and over. Not weeks of bands and knocking them off and blood, maybe flies and etc. I remember someone on here said their goats did not do well with it and never trusted them again after being de-horned. Which is why Pixie the idiot still has hers. Every time she is in heat her head is stuck in the buck pen. So for 3 days a month I force her to wear pvc..grr!
After they are burned I tell them I am sorry, blow on their little heads, spray them with Furall hug them and put them back into my car, lol. I know I am tramatized by the entire experience.

Hmm I know in the past it has cost me less $50 to bottle feed a kid for 2 months. It would just be the cost of the milk, they do not eat much of the rest and I have tons of free time

lol But I can handle it if we can get them close enough to me. I have an empty 10x10 shed right now that can house kids.

OR......
The people closest get theirs first Jan/Feb and the rest of us wait till the next wave/batch. Like Pony and those closer to KS get theirs in Jan/Feb and we wait till the Spring. It might mean you meet less people Caliann but it might work out that way as well. Plus I want a Yarrow soild colored ear baby so I can wait till the Spring

Cannon_Farms · #**142** 12/24/10, 08:46 PM

The dairy folk charge two dollars more a day to feed a calf after three days, maybe instead of free we could go cheap?
Id have to get 10 or more kids to make it worth the cost of fuel or make it a duel trip when I go pick up whatever Im getting from Emily

copperhead46 · #**143** 12/24/10, 08:54 PM

I'm in north east OK and I think only about an hour or two away. I'd sure love to get a couple of them anyway. I've bee!n figuring out how to build a pen in the basement, cuz it's cold in Jan and Feb. What do you feed them? Store bought milk or powered millk?
P.J.

wintrrwolf · #**144** 12/24/10, 08:57 PM

love Thai's OR..... since I was "thinking" about maybe making a trip or two to gather the little buggers up, BUT I have both Crystal and Pawnee due right around 2/11/10 AND am not sure if I will still be "here" myself. So can't give a definite until I get a J.O.B. May have one my DD says I am a shoe in for it and that they would be stupid not to hire me, will find out hopefully Dec 27th never guess what company...

Of course if I am able to do this ...Pony and I get first crack cause ya darn well bet Ima calling her up and telling her to come get some bottle babies ASAP!!
OH I don't have a dehorner, but I do have a bander, but I don't band mine until at least 2 months anyway. Hmmm right now I have half of a freezer with goats milk, or can do dead milk from the store ....
Would have to get a multi- nurser...(making lists in my head)

CaliannG · #**145** 12/24/10, 09:56 PM

Actually,. Thai, that sounds like a much better idea.

Susie has reserved babies for me, but they aren't going to be born until March/April, so if I drove up there in Jan/Feb, it would mean I'd have to definitely make two trips.

Andi, how are you feeling about a March pick-up? Or would you like to carpool with copperhead for Jab./Feb.?

thaiblue12 · #**146** 12/24/10, 11:51 PM

Canon I do not think there will be 10 or more available during the second wave of kidding. That is when Caliann, me and the others planned on doing the whole Goat Stock meet and greet, get kids, swap chickens etc. There is 15 or more spoken for during that time.

Wintrr you will be getting that job!

Cool Caliann I want a solid colored ear doeling from Susie, so you can grab her for me

Hopefully she takes paypal

Like I need another big Nubian ! Nibbles the Nubian I hope hope hope is pregnant this time from the tiny Nigie buck, (he threw his head back finally!) and she has not been up near the buck pen yelling her head off.

CaliannG · #**147** 12/25/10, 12:05 AM

Well, since Wolf-Andi and Pony will likely be doing the Jan.-Feb Run, that means I don't need to head to Kansas City first......

...so that means, pick up Okie-Andi ~smiles~, then I could head to Susie's, then to KsHobbits. If I do it that way, I can pick up your doeling for you.

We have a LOT of logistics to plan before then! Oh, and figure out what you and Minelson are doing. :biggrin:

thaiblue12 · #**148** 12/25/10, 12:17 AM

Minelson does not want the Princess Flossie to get knocked up lol. Or too many more goats since she makes them pets.

Hmm we have to figure out which direction you are going since Otter is near Susie. I volunteer to be buck heavy and give her two

I might and again I stress might be going to MO if my son's Boot Camp graduation falls during the planning. We'll see since the Army likes to run you around like an idiot till you finally get on the plane to go. He is suppose to go next month but we'll see.

Cannon_Farms · #**149** 12/25/10, 08:50 AM

sounds like yall have it all figured out, have fun

Cheribelle · #**150** 12/25/10, 09:57 AM

You guys are making my head spin!

andiplus8 · #**151** 12/25/10, 10:07 AM

I don't know nuthin except to get in the van when Caliann gets here. My job is easy.

pygmybabies · #**152** 01/09/11, 11:00 PM

I want some of the babies too! I live down the street from WW, I am sure I can help out somehow...lol maybe fix a dinner for everyone.

lynnabyrd · #**153** 01/10/11, 01:13 AM

I just wanted to say

NO FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

from over here in cold snowy Oregon.

want. new. goaties.

<pout>

I gotta wait till spring...

Have fun!!

wintrrwolf · #**154** 01/10/11, 09:12 AM

I hate to say but it looks like I am moving. I have been lucky to find a place that will let me keep most of my horses, goats, chickens, rabbits,dogs and cats. But I wont be able to take anymore in. If all goes well I will be moving at the end of this month.

Oat Bucket Farm · #**155** 01/10/11, 11:51 AM

Is there a way to get my Ozark Jewels buckling on the Goat Stock train to Kansas? He is due to be either born in March or born in April depending on which doe has him.

Pony · #**156** 01/10/11, 03:28 PM

OBF, I'll be meeting up with Emily sometime after Lark kids (if she throws a buckling). If no buckling from her, then it will be another week or so to wait for a buckling from (I think) Mulberry?

I'm in NW MO, so if you want, we can work something out.

Also, delivering Meat Mutt Rabbits to Emily. If anyone's looking for some, contact me, and we'll set something up.

Pony · #**157** 01/10/11, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wintrrwolf

love Thai's OR..... since I was "thinking" about maybe making a trip or two to gather the little buggers up, BUT I have both Crystal and Pawnee due right around 2/11/10 AND am not sure if I will still be "here" myself. So can't give a definite until I get a J.O.B. May have one my DD says I am a shoe in for it and that they would be stupid not to hire me, will find out hopefully Dec 27th never guess what company...

Of course if I am able to do this ...Pony and I get first crack cause ya darn well bet Ima calling her up and telling her to come get some bottle babies ASAP!!
OH I don't have a dehorner, but I do have a bander, but I don't band mine until at least 2 months anyway. Hmmm right now I have half of a freezer with goats milk, or can do dead milk from the store ....
Would have to get a multi- nurser...(making lists in my head)

Okay, what's going on? SOmehow, I wasn't getting messages from this thread, and I am totally confused.

WW, where are you moving? Closer, further, are you still going to be in MO? And did you find a new gig?

Oat Bucket Farm · #**158** 01/10/11, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pony

OBF, I'll be meeting up with Emily sometime after Lark kids (if she throws a buckling). If no buckling from her, then it will be another week or so to wait for a buckling from (I think) Mulberry?

I'm in NW MO, so if you want, we can work something out.

Also, delivering Meat Mutt Rabbits to Emily. If anyone's looking for some, contact me, and we'll set something up.

You are going in Jan/Feb though right? The buckling won't be born until March/April. Of course I will be going to Fort Scott,Kansas right on the Kansas/Missouri border at the end of March begining of April. So if you will be going to get your kid from Emily about that time then maybe we can meet up there or in Nevada.

Kshobbit · #**159** 01/11/11, 11:16 AM

I need to go to Flippin, Arkansas in March to pick up a doeling. It is a long drive too. I would appreciate any suggestions. I am thinking about the guy who travels around the country picking up and delivering goats. Maybe he could get my doeling for me.

wintrrwolf · #**160** 01/12/11, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pony

Okay, what's going on? SOmehow, I wasn't getting messages from this thread, and I am totally confused.

WW, where are you moving? Closer, further, are you still going to be in MO? And did you find a new gig?

I will be moving (last week of this month) near Columbia, MO. Actually between columbia and jefferson city. I need CaliannG to make lists for me LOL
rent a uhaul, rent a livestock trailer, tear down cattle panels, pack this and that, enroll daughter in new school, uggg my head is going to explode...