You goat people are a hoot!

partndn · #21 08/03/11, 11:10 AM

Well... I am also known for being a little different.

I've always valued uniqueness. Must be why I'm so attracted by you all.

Backfourty,MI. · #22 08/03/11, 11:19 AM

I'm so glad I'm not the normal goat person & blend in with all the rest of us crazy goat people around here!
I think you should get a couple goats & join us partndn!

partndn · #23 08/03/11, 11:33 AM

I remember watching that lady who had a goat that was fixin to have FOUR babies!!!!

That was the most hilarious thing that pic of her behind a tree trunk, as if she could conceal herself.

Y'all don't lay off the pics. Those are so great. Maybe if I keep reading, one day I will have the appropriate property and I won't be a totally uniformed goat-getter.

nehimama · #24 08/03/11, 01:08 PM

"Enablers". That's what I was going to say, but someone beat me to it. We WILL enable you when you get ready to become a goat person.

Oat Bucket Farm · #25 08/03/11, 01:41 PM

You know, you don't have to have a lot of space to keep a couple of goats. Some people have them in regular back yards. Other people (like me) have them on 1/3 of an acre.

Alice In TX/MO · #26 08/03/11, 02:23 PM

NOBODY said there are no sheep in Texas. What a hoot!

One of the primary sheep raising areas is in north central Texas, where it's dry. I do believe this was mentioned in another thread, but some folks had trouble understanding how BIG Texas is and that climate issues preclude sheep in some areas, like the VERY humid central coastal plain.

Ah, well.

Pony · #27 08/04/11, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fowler

I like sheep they are more laid back with less drama. .

What? Are you KIDDING?

Sheep are the one species in God's creation looking for the quickest way to die. No drama???

Pony · #28 08/04/11, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Oat Bucket Farm

You know, you don't have to have a lot of space to keep a couple of goats. Some people have them in regular back yards. Other people (like me) have them on 1/3 of an acre.

Yup.

Fowler · #29 08/04/11, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pony

What? Are you KIDDING?

Sheep are the one species in God's creation looking for the quickest way to die. No drama???

Like I said no drama, they just keep looking cute and stay off stuff and chew cud. And they all know there names and go into the correct stalls at night when told too.

NO DRAMA

Pony · #30 08/04/11, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fowler

Like I said no drama, they just keep looking cute and stay off stuff and chew cud. And they all know there names and go into the correct stalls at night when told too.

NO DRAMA

Meh. No fun, either.

Give me an animal with PERSONALITY. Like my goats: Personality PLUS!!

**mygoat** · #31 08/04/11, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by partndn

I do not know the first thing about caring for goats. Now, don't get me wrong. I am VERY interested, but nowhere close to being able to give it a try.

Seeing the stickies, and reading about some of the issues that arise really scares me.

But knowing this forum is here is awesome.

I am usually in other parts of HT for the greatest amount of time. But when I use the "new posts" feature, and y'all show up, I can't resist! You guys are so funny!

And you have some of the most intriguing pictures. They really do have a relatable quality like a bunch of kids - ummm pun intended - don't they?

Thank you for the fun of your posts. I hope to be with you one day!

Just wanted to comment on the part where you said raising goats scares you because of all the issues we talk about.

I see entire posts on that fact yearly especially around kidding time when everyone is posting their issues.

Truth of the matter is, MOST people come to the board to discuss PROBLEMS, and though sucesses are talked about too, the problems get more attention.

For me? I had all my does have disgustingly normal, healthy kiddings this year. I had pinkeye this winter that I treated and went away. Other than that, it's been routine around here.

Sure, you'll run into snags but between the forum, good knowledge of health and disease prevention, and hopefully finding a good goat vet, you should have no more trouble than what's average, and most not severe.

crazygoatgal · #32 08/04/11, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pony

Meh. No fun, either.

Give me an animal with PERSONALITY. Like my goats: Personality PLUS!!

I have to agree. My neighbor has Icelandics and they are incredibly boring and skittish. You can't get near them or pet them. They are just DULL, truly. Give me a bratty goat anytime. I love my goaties.

TroutRiver · #33 08/04/11, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TwosCompany

You say, "I'll just get two," and then you have a herd. And you start to wonder where they all came from.

I used to deny this. But acceptance is the first step to recovery.

partndn · #34 08/04/11, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mygoat

Just wanted to comment on the part where you said raising goats scares you because of all the issues we talk about.

I see entire posts on that fact yearly especially around kidding time when everyone is posting their issues.

Truth of the matter is, MOST people come to the board to discuss PROBLEMS, and though sucesses are talked about too, the problems get more attention.

For me? I had all my does have disgustingly normal, healthy kiddings this year. I had pinkeye this winter that I treated and went away. Other than that, it's been routine around here.

Sure, you'll run into snags but between the forum, good knowledge of health and disease prevention, and hopefully finding a good goat vet, you should have no more trouble than what's average, and most not severe.

Well thank you

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That does make good sense. After all, the questions and issues would spur one to type a post quicker than something that is "at ease."

I do have a back yard large enough, but not proper fencing all around. And I live in a town with rules, of course.

Neighbor on one side would absolute love it! Neighbor on the other side would surely be an ... donkey!And I would have much research to do in finding a local sort of mentor? maybe, as well as vet care. I'm sure if I rang up some of the older farmers here that I am familiar with I might find all the contacts I would need.

Most of them are retired from any livestock though, and I reckon the vet they relied on might be as well.

Anyway, I appreciate y'all being here! Got some worse than expected news today from TWO different parts of the family that are really financially struggling. Worse than would be expected. These are tough times for sure. I suppose if I'm heading in the right direction, these things will fall in place for me in God's time.

Fowler · #35 08/08/11, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pony

Meh. No fun, either.

Give me an animal with PERSONALITY. Like my goats: Personality PLUS!!

Your assuming my sheep have no personality, you would be assuming wrong.
Mine all come get pettin because I spend a lot of time with them. And they lay their head on my lap. and love getting attention.

They all run, jump and play and talk and tell if someone gets in the barn, heck my ram wont let you drive past him. He will block the gate.

The benefit I have is I dont have to worry about them getting loose and going to the neighbors and they dont go threw fences or jump on anything. and everyone has their own PERSONALITY.

I like goats and love reading these stories, I personally cannot be home to make sure they are safe and stay within the fencing and climbing up on the cars, roof etc.

Sheep work for me.

So why are you trying to make sheep look bad? I have to work during the day and if I had goats there is know telling what havock they would cause with me gone.

Pony · #36 08/08/11, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Fowler

So why are you trying to make sheep look bad? I have to work during the day and if I had goats there is know telling what havock they would cause with me gone.

I'm not trying to make sheep look baaaaad. You're on the GOAT forum, though, and you have bad-mouthed goaties.

My goats do not wander, and I have no problems with leaving the 'stead for a day. I know where they'll be when I return. They will not have wreaked any havoc whilst I was gone.

They're goats, not gremlins!

TwosCompany · #37 08/08/11, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pony

I'm not trying to make sheep look baaaaad. You're on the GOAT forum, though, and you have bad-mouthed goaties.

My goats do not wander, and I have no problems with leaving the 'stead for a day. I know where they'll be when I return. They will not have wreaked any havoc whilst I was gone.

They're goats, not gremlins!

I, too, leave the farm with my free-range goats milling about and come home to find nothing amiss! My guys are always happy to see me come home and run straight up to me and the children for attention.

Pony · #38 08/08/11, 04:30 PM

BTW, Fowler: I wasn't busting on you. Just all in fun, of course.

If I ever follow Yarrow's example and end up with sheep as well as goats, I may well find that I like sheep and actually think they have personalities.

.... or not... LOL!

airotciv · #39 08/08/11, 05:11 PM

I love my goats because of the Drama. DH likes the sheep in the freezer, he would like the goats to be there too. Saturday, DH comes up to the house and says "Do you know what YOUR goats have done now?" I have no clue, it could be anything. LOL Well the goats had knocked over the wood pile and the lumber pile and Lilly was up in the rafters of the barn. Well, at least they didn't chew up DH's hat or gloves.

Minelson · #40 08/08/11, 05:28 PM

I leave mine out when I'm gone for the most part. But if I know UPS might come I'll lock them up. Or if it's later in the day when the ol man does his walk past our place I have to lock them up or they follow him home (btdt)
I don't like them out when UPS comes cuz he drives so fast and I don't want Gretta attacking him...I need him too much!!