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05/16/11, 06:12 PM
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Let's see your list
What basic list of things would you give to a new goat owner to get things ready before they brought their goats home?
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05/16/11, 06:16 PM
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05/16/11, 06:21 PM
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That IS BASIC! 
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05/16/11, 06:22 PM
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A milking stand too - if you have a dairy herd. Something that is made of stainless steel to milk into. Strong hands and lots of patience 
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05/16/11, 06:38 PM
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This. 
But also, I would say hoof trimmers. It's easy to do, so even someone with goats just for pets should be able to do it on their own. Wormer is important, too. Oh, and a list of helpful links, like one to this forum and Fiascofarm!
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05/16/11, 06:45 PM
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No really, I'm looking for an actual list of items for a person just starting out.
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05/16/11, 06:53 PM
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Winter feeding program of my herd example
summer feeding program of my herd example
short description of why I feed what I feed; this includes minerals & bolusing instructions & symptoms of deficiencies. Name of a good pre-mixed bagged feed in our area (since I feed whole grains & buy in bulk & they may not do this) Also sample feed for transition.
Our basic/approximate worming schedule, listing wormers, doses, and links for more information including FAMACHA & fecal egg counts. Also warnings about whats good for one area may not be best for another area.
Pasture no-no's. Link to poisonous plants in our area. Basic goat info:don't play with head, never leave tied unnattended, lush spring pasture warnings.
Basic over the counter meds/vacciniations instructions with 3 different sources & part numbers to order them online.
Visuals of my trimmers, iron, hay feeders (pictures as noone goes in my pastures). Visual on breakaway collars (just in case) with an explanation.
Trimming lesson, sq shot, eyelid check, and bolus hands-on is given and links on my goat sheet for refresher.
Hard copy book reference for goat owners. Next step up book reference for future with ISBN #'s.
Various online goat references online, explaining the level of husbandry for each link.
Our phone number, e-mail & 24/7 open invitation that I would help if I can.
Name of our current vet because she is pretty good with goats.
I think that's it, and what I consider basic.
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Water buckets
Feed buckets
Container for loose minerals
Hay rack of some sort to keep hay off the ground & clean
Hoof trimmers
First Aid Kit
List of dewormers/dosage/schedule
FAMCHA Chart
Plastic chain collars
Milk Stand (really wish I had one before I got the goats rather than after)
List of foods, feeding schedule, proper minerals ect. ect.
The rest would depend on the kind of goats they got.....Wethers? Dairy? Meat? Bred? Open? In Milk?
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05/16/11, 10:09 PM
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Oh good lists to help me work from! Thanks!
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05/16/11, 10:11 PM
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FORTIFIED VITAMIN B. With syringes.
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A list, or are you making a Goatie Gift Bucket?
There are some good lists above, but if you're giving anyone anything, include a pair of goat hoof trimmers. I thought I was doing ok with a pair of tin snips, but when I borrowed actual hoof trimmers ..... Oooooh! It was lovely!
And no matter how many goats you have or what the goats are for you can use one.
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05/17/11, 03:09 PM
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A list, or are you making a Goatie Gift Bucket?
There are some good lists above, but if you're giving anyone anything, include a pair of goat hoof trimmers. I thought I was doing ok with a pair of tin snips, but when I borrowed actual hoof trimmers ..... Oooooh! It was lovely!
And no matter how many goats you have or what the goats are for you can use one.
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This is for someone who is learning about them and getting set up for their first goats to come home. So what I want to do is make a basic list (everyday stuff), an then an advanced list (Rx meds and such), and a list of links of information for new owners. Something I can use as a template of sorts to email and/or print. Many people will opt for having most routine medical things done by their vet. Some will want to learn as much as possible so whatever their situation, I want to help prepare them as much as I can.
It's going to take me a while to put this together as I'm awful busy right now so I was looking for extra help.
So far, so good! 
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05/17/11, 03:29 PM
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Good post. I'm looking at getting two goats come next Spring and I need to know what to have as soon as they come home. : )
I want to be prepared and be a good Goat Mommie.
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05/17/11, 06:56 PM
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I actually got tired of answering questions, or making lists for new buyers/goat owners, so I put a list on our website:
http://www.qsfdairygoats.com/supply%20lists.htm
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OOH what a great thread! I'm having to find this stuff out the hard way. I did find this list online to which I used to make an order to Hoeggers just today
http://homesteadapprentice.blogspot....11854206093508
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05/17/11, 07:29 PM
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the other things I ordered were a milk kit and a goat first aid kit from caprine supply. we bought from local retailers a brush, buckets, pails, hay feeder and feed.
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05/17/11, 07:49 PM
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Be sure you have the feed and hay stocked up for the goats to eat!
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05/17/11, 11:10 PM
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A brown paper sack, and a booklet on hyperventilation.
But seriously... We don't really sell them much aside from the goat, and maybe some extra stuff on hand. We dish a lot of information out to them, however, and answr all their questions. Seems to have worked so far. 
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Speaking of lists... I received my AMMONIUM CHLORIDE from Hoeggers today. I am set for a couple of years now. Frankie gets his dosage ball daily. SOOOO...I recommend anyone who has male goats, be it buck, buckling, or wether...you MUST have ammonium chloride on hand in case of any Urinary Calculi situations. (UC) I have seen so many very PAINFUL situations where the owner needed AC NOW!!! and it can be very hard to find in a pinch. Meanwhile, your goat is writhing in pain. It is so cheap and so easy to have a boatload on hand...just get it!
http://www.hoeggergoatsupply.com/xca...5&cat=0&page=1
Click on the link...go there and order 2 and you will be set for a couple years. And please notice how cheap it is.
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05/18/11, 12:58 AM
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Just a note on milking stands: I would suggest one for any type of goats. I have Boers and use my stand for many, many things: Foot trimmings, shots, routine "check-ups" and the occasional "milking" to alleviate a lopsided udder due to a onesided kid!!
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