Last reply by Sharon : "I cannot post pics - lol!!  What am I doing wrong?"   Not sure how you are trying to post pics so can't say *shrug* Here is a thread which may help....hopefully it won't make it seem more complicated!! It... more»

Last reply by Sharon : yes too much can be trimmed off the hoof. Actually, the hoof heel acts as a cushion so you do want 'some' padding there. You see this heel 'padding' even on your youngest kids hooves since goats are born with it. Trim the toes... more»

Last reply by Sharon : Long range consequences of nutritional imbalance: If a doe suffering fom this imbalance during late gestation doesn't die at some stage, a few more freshenings with the same diet will leave her heart muscle so weakened that it'll... more»

Last reply by Sharon : "Western false hellebore, or veratrum (sometimes called wild corn or cow cabbage), is a range plant that causes severe poisoning in sheep. It also affects cattle and goats. If ewes, nanny goats, and cows eat it during... more»

Last reply by Michele : Saron, you are my "how to goat book"  I always know you can give me the answers to help me care for my little ones.  Thanks so much. Michele ... more»

Last reply by Sharon : I would like to add something here about using herbal wormers on pregnant does. Since I don't breed and have no caoncerns about herbs and pregnant does, I did a little more research into the use of herbal wormers and pregnant... more»

Last reply by Sharon : I am glad you figured it out!! Keep the pics coming. Everyone.... There are two threads now in the group for photos. One for all NEW KIDS (babies born this year) and one for all other goat photos. Please choose the... more»