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02/14/11, 09:24 PM
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Might be getting some free goats!
A friend of mine at Church and I have talked about the farms we grew up on. We've swapped tales and had some laughs. He know his way around the farm and he's had goats in his childhood. A few weeks ago he asked me if I wanted some free baby goats. Ummm..YES.
Apparently the Lutheran school where their kids went was having their Annual Spring Auction. Someone donated some nice purebread baby goats. My friend wanted to bid on them because he wants the animals to go to a "good home and nnot just to anyone who thinks goatrs are a toy." He's giving them to me and doesn't want a dime for them. He said that he just wanted to buy something and get a good tax deduction. He feels that this way he can buy something sizeable, get the tax deduction and not have it 'clutter' their house. My friend hasn't had goats in years so he didn't know the breed. Just told me that 'they' said they had big floopy ears!
I think I'm going to get some Nubians!!!!!
We'll find out when he rolls up with the babies!
Don'tcha just love a surprise?!
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02/14/11, 09:29 PM
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You're braver than I. At least keep them separate until 6-8 months old and until you can do disease testing. Who knows where these goats came from, especially when they were ran through an auction...
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02/14/11, 09:33 PM
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big floppy ears can be boer as well. are these the only goats you have?
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02/14/11, 09:34 PM
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That is nice of him, good luck with the babies. Any idea of how many? Boer goats have floppy ears too, so be prepared for that.
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02/14/11, 10:01 PM
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It's NOT a livestock auction. They were part of a school fundraiser auction, donated by a reputable breeder. They come from a tested herd and I've been invited out to see the farm, the dam and the sire. They're more papered than my Saanens!
They'll be separated for a while as they're just babies and I have older goats.
I'm OK if they're Boers. I have a pet Boer now=what's two more?! She's quite the contrast to my Saanens and Snubians! I love watching my Boer run towards me with her ears swaying and her sweet little face all happy looking.
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02/14/11, 10:32 PM
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I think thats cool
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02/14/11, 11:13 PM
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Quote:
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I think thats cool
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Better than Christmas! Well-okay-my children wouldn't agree but my husband would. Congrats on your new goats. What a nice friend.
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02/14/11, 11:14 PM
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You will have to post pics when you get them. I can't wait to see what you get.
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02/14/11, 11:56 PM
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That sounds great! A tested herd even. Congrats!
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02/15/11, 12:42 AM
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Awesome - as long as they are from a clean herd - that is GREAT DEAL
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02/15/11, 07:03 AM
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Are they going to be all bucklings? I look forward to seeing what you get too 
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02/15/11, 08:06 AM
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Ooooh, I'm so excited for you! Looking forward to pics!
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02/15/11, 10:22 AM
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What a nice friend & congratulations on the new babies! Don't forget to post pictures for us when you get them home!
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02/15/11, 10:40 AM
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congrats its nice to have good friends
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02/15/11, 07:25 PM
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How exciting! Make sure and post pictures when you get them.
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02/15/11, 11:40 PM
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DING DANG DARN IT!!
They're bucklings.
But they're Nubians. I'm still tempted to take one. One more goat won't hurt, will it?! LOL
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02/15/11, 11:58 PM
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mmmm Baa ba q.. all kidding aside, wish it was me, I need a nubian buckling
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02/16/11, 06:31 AM
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yeah, where are you? I could take a nice clean, PB nubian buckling off your hands...
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02/16/11, 06:07 PM
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did you get them yet? i want pictures lol
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