Hi Jennifer! We got a weighed weight on her last night--51#, her height is 24" at the shoulder. She is so frisky and fun! Liz ... generally ran ... her...
May I inject something here.. there is a HUGE difference in raising meat goats and dairy goats. Meat/brush goats do not need grain, they rarely need help in...
Well, yes duh, Boers are meat goats.. I was trying to differentiate between my breeding stock Boers and my commercial (meat only) herd which are, although in...
I was kidding.... but for any kind of goat herd, the sale barn is the last place I would recommend. For those who don't have goats, poor management and...
Was wondering how many people are going to attend the upcoming dexter shows? Houston & the agm in Springfield, MO. We plan on the Springfield again, but won't...
When is the Springfield, MO show? Barbara Stewart ... From: Linda Rininger To: DexterCattleADCA@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 9:31 PM Subject:...
My family hopes to make the houston show. It will be one or our first opportunities to meet other dexter folks. It will mean pulling the kids from school for...
The Houston is very important show, not only for the dexter breed, but all upcoming new breeders. It will the first time, dexters will be at the Houston, & an...
We'll probably head to Springfield....can't get to Houston however. Corrine Collier Nagnou Farm http://www.nagnoufarm.com Got unwanted stuff?? Turn your extra...
Hi Everyone and Happy New Year, Thanks for all the advice about Meat Goats. I guess I'll have to give it more thought and learn alot more about it. We live...
Ya'll, when is the Houston show? Depending on the timing, I would love to get down there to it. Is it being held during the Houston Livestock Show? Thanks. ...
Yes, Laurel it is during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! The Dexter dates are Friday 3/10--Monday 3/13. The exhibits are on Sat and Sunday, with the show...
Liz, I assume you are going to Houston, how many animals are you taking? Do you have any idea on how many there will be? I wish I could be there, but just...
Mine don¹t seem to have tender dispositions at all! I live in Oregon and it rains a lot. The goats don¹t like the rain, so they go into the barn when it ...
... We had goats and sheep both. We found the sheep to be much easier to care for for several reasons. Our sheep have been more parasite resistant, they don't...
Hi Linda We have not decided yet, dh just started a new job and we have goats and a cow in full milk! Where are you located? If there is any way we can get...
... I hope more people think like you, willing to help out in the booth & stuff. The dexters WILL GO A LONG WAY, if more people think like you. We are located...
Hi We've monitored this site for quite some time but haven't posted. We are Dexter owners for a little over a year now. We started with a black heifer calf...
I received a call this AM from Gene Bowen's wife. He was hospitalized yesterday with a heart attack. Prognosis appears to be good. . . . Many of you know...
We have a dexter Bull that we will consider leasing. He we are in Surprise, AZ. He is Black Short-Legged, Very Gentle, a ring in his nose keeps him very easy...
I am a novice, just starting. Gladys, our milk cow is mother to three calfs, she is usually just feeding them on the front two. The backs get very full and...
OMG!! Our prayers go to him and his family..... From a medical standpoint, early treatment of a MI (myocardial infarction,
or heart attack) usually has a very...
There could be a blockage of the teat cannal. Have a vet out to check it out and open the teat if it is necessary. How long since the cow calved? If it has...
thomas gray
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Jan 4, 2006 4:04 pm
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Hello again> The cow may have udder edema. If this is the case then consult a vet. They can give you durgs to help the edema to subside. Putting warm...
thomas gray
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Jan 4, 2006 4:09 pm
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Hi Linda, We are a definate for Springfield, (pending anything happening with Grandma) and a maybe on Houston, I would love to go but it is too far to drive...
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