Really Ticked (Rant Warning)

The lady was going to bring our goats to us Saturday, but her plans changed, so they don't come until this Saturday. Thanks for the input. Once I got past the "Where are the goats I ordered?" shock, they aren't all that bad. The small kids still look good, just weigh less. And once we feed up the other goats, they'll be good, too. Thanks for the advice.
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That is an adorable goat!!!!

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Aww. Something about his cute little curled elf ears and all those spots reminds me of a Dr. Seuss creature.

Those are such cute kids!! It is understandable how we goat lovers get hooked so easily! (Been there; done that!)

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Peanut hay is a southern phenomenon, never saw it either until I moved out east to Georgia... it is the most magnificent stuff for dairy/ preg/ lactating animals. It's not (or shouldn't be) the left overs from growing peanuts like you eat but rather it's cut from 'perennial peanut' which I like to encourage to grow in my pastures, it has pretty yellow flowers that remind me of sweet peas too!

Yes, peanuts are legums just like clover or alfalfa Really shouldn't need to add alfalfa pellets to it though, the peanut hay will have your forage based protein.

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The problem with peanut hay is that there is a lot of waste and its hard to tell how much they are actually eating. I supplement with alfalfa pellets to be sure. They won't even look at regular hay - that stuff is for bedding and pooping on, they say

Yeah, I try and 'sweep' the bales and collect the little bits to put in a bucket while they are on the milking stand to reduce waste but you're right, it is an issue.

Maybe I missed it, but why did you buy goats with out looking at them first? Or am I missing something?

My goat mentor had seen Blackberry, and was vouching for her. The others were the usual "Only buying one goat" thing. At the time, it was impossible to see them. It was a complete fluke that we get to see them before they were brought over to us.

I see, well, consider it a lesson learned. Better luck next time.

Ever seen (soy) bean hay? I have only seen peanut hay once, but it looked about the same.

The soybeans I have seen dry in the field were black with mildew.

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