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02/01/13, 08:13 PM
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Milk Stand...your opinion please
http://www.shop.ozarkgenetics-caprin...nd-1009001.htm
This is the goat milk stand I am thinking about getting when I get my taxes back.
My current goats are disbudded. I have read that some milk stands won't work for horned goats. I am not planning on disbudding any kids I have, so will this work?
Also, what is a fitting stand for? There is an attachment for the milk Stand http://www.shop.ozarkgenetics-caprin...DECK-10997.htm
Thanks
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02/01/13, 08:35 PM
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Overpriced.  I have built seven. You can do it!
Fitting is what you do when preparing your goat for the show ring.
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Last edited by Alice In TX/MO; 02/01/13 at 08:38 PM.
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02/01/13, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO
Overpriced. i have built seven. You can do it! |
I am not good at building things. I like that this isn't wood so should last longer.
Anyone near Emily want to make me one that I can pick up when I get some new kids this year? LOL
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02/01/13, 08:48 PM
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Our stand is maybe 6 yrs old. It is wood. The head lock has been replaced once. Bolts have had to be tightened.
It has roofing material on the base.
My horned goats know how to get their head in there. And out.
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02/01/13, 08:52 PM
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Ages Ago Acres Nubians
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if you order from them...hope you have better luck actually getting what you order..then we did...(wad trying to order sheep shearing stand)...called, got a young girl...finally got her to go get her dad...he took my order..he gave me a pick-up date...took my number...promised to call ..never did...took me days to get them to answer...he had no idea who I was or what I wanted...we just learned to shear on the ground...good luck
susie, mo ozarks
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02/01/13, 09:03 PM
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In Remembrance
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Made mine outta good but scrap lumber 5 years ago. Cost was the price of some bolts and paint. Needs another coat of paint but no other repairs. And it sat outside the first year till I got a good sized barn built. You can do it.
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02/01/13, 09:13 PM
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I don't have the tools to do it and when I read directions on how to make them, I just get so confused.
Maybe I should have my son help me. At least he has had shop class. I can spend the money on tools instead of a fancy stand and will have the tools for the next project I think of.
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02/01/13, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by yarrow
if you order from them...hope you have better luck actually getting what you order..then we did...(wad trying to order sheep shearing stand)...called, got a young girl...finally got her to go get her dad...he took my order..he gave me a pick-up date...took my number...promised to call ..never did...took me days to get them to answer...he had no idea who I was or what I wanted...we just learned to shear on the ground...good luck
susie, mo ozarks
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02/01/13, 09:27 PM
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That the picture to your local high school ag teacher. Ask if the students can build one.
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02/01/13, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO
That the picture to your local high school ag teacher. Ask if the students can build one.
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That is a great idea! Thanks Alice!
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02/01/13, 09:33 PM
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Ages Ago Acres Nubians
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looked up complaints about ozark genetics online...LOTS...of complaints..at least we didn't loose our money like most of these other folks
something told me not to trust them..
susie mo ozarks
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02/01/13, 11:06 PM
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A teeny bit goat crazy
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My husband built mine out of all new material and it still cost less than $100. Maybe you could pay someone to build one for you.
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02/02/13, 12:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO
That the picture to your local high school ag teacher. Ask if the students can build one.
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Hey! You stole my idea by saying it first!! 
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02/02/13, 04:39 AM
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HOW do they DO that?
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I don't think that thing would be heavy enough to 'stand' up to the job. haha Looks rickety, the solidity and weight of wood would be much more stable.
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02/02/13, 06:14 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alice In TX/MO
That the picture to your local high school ag teacher. Ask if the students can build one.
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That is exactly what I was going to post.
Nancy
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02/02/13, 06:56 AM
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Check Hoeggersupply.com before buying from the link you provided. Very reputable company & they make quality things. I haven't bought any stands from them but have a friend that has a couple & they seem really nice.
They have different metal stands for horned or disbudded goats & also a nice looking wood stand for $154.00. They also sell the plans for the wood stand so you can make it yourself or have someone else do it for you.
The school is a great idea, take them the plans & see what they can do.
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02/02/13, 07:02 AM
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Anyone have plans for a DIY milkstand?
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02/02/13, 07:19 AM
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Quote:
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Anyone have plans for a DIY milkstand?
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http://fiascofarm.com/goats/milkstand.html
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02/02/13, 08:42 AM
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I would be willing to bet that you and your son could build a nice one using wood.
You could buy a few tools, the materials needed, not spend as much money, have the tools when you were through, and have a nice time with your son!
PossomRidgeFarm (one of our west TN posters that I had not noticed before today, Hey Guys) has a nice write up about one also.
Here is the link,
http://www.possumridgefarms.com/page16.html
You can easily make the 2 pieces of material (2x4) pivotable so the opening will accommodate a horned goat if needed.
SPIKE
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