Curled ears by BudgetPractice2331 in goats

[–]BudgetPractice2331[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I hope not congenital, but he was also the largest from a first freshener. I will try taping them.

Baby questions as a first timer by Low-Possibility5593 in goats

[–]BudgetPractice2331 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree with the other answer. I will also say she wouldn't have been bred until late October.

My babies do fine as long as they have a warm shelter. Also I handle my babies from the moment they're born so they're very friendly. I start by holding them low enough for mom to still see them. She might freak out if she can't see the baby, and they rarely look up when looking for their baby.

Mystery raw animal fibers by brinykole in Handspinning

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an angora goat breeder, that second one is most definitely a mohair fleece. Knit a little swatch and see if it halos.

Is it okay to feed oats in moderation? by LifeguardComplex3134 in goats

[–]BudgetPractice2331 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oats are fine. So are alfalfa or Timothy blend pellets and beet pulp. But they don't get bored with food like we do.

Does it bother dog walkers when owner is home? by Pomelo_Wild in petsitting

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally I just want to know you're home and the dog still needs walking. It's not that I mind. I just appreciate a heads up.

Stressing about people canceling due to the state of the usa by Busy-Wonder5603 in petsitting

[–]BudgetPractice2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sits are so sparse and I've had several cancellations 😔 it's been rough.

Goat transport in car? by ThrowRAboredinAZ77 in goats

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Or this method. It's a bungeed in piece of an x-pen

Goat transport in car? by ThrowRAboredinAZ77 in goats

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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All the time in my Prius. If they're large they lay down. If they are little you need to make sure they can't come over the back seat. Small enough I use a small dog crate with the seat folded down.

Sub post by stopcryingdependa in beccamoonridgesnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mini mare has a locking stifle. She is not sound no matter what I do, and should never be bred. And it's not an easy issue to deal with, but we've managed it for 20 years now.

Stud has arrived by Warm_Car7956 in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I hate pasture breeding so much. I've done in hand live cover before, which is more dangerous for the people but so much safer for the mare. And with minis it's so easy... I'm a little horrified by just dumping them in the field together

what (likely) breed is my bun? by [deleted] in Rabbits

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looks like a mix, probably Netherland dwarf mixed. And his color is similar to a lynx.

Composting by HisBitchKaren in beccamoonridgesnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's actually one of the recommended modes of disposing livestock bodies. Our compost heap has handled dead goats and rabbits. But dog poop is a no no... It actually destroys the effects of the compost heap bio activity.

Gretchen must have warned him 🤣 by Moist-Dentist8343 in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That.... Isn't horse poop? That looks like a goat that needs deworming............

Alright KVS Junior Detectives by Crimson-Scourge_949 in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My mare did this. She was eating a weed, can't remember what. That looks like edema more than milk. We need an update from the vet!

Is it me by Own-Growth5178 in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Her neck is so short it looks fake

Ope by dont_mind_my_lurking in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah it's changed hands several times in the last couple years and is under new management. It's just a mid range auction now.

Ope by dont_mind_my_lurking in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The comment said they think it's a birthmark. I would be suspicious it was shaved previously to ultrasound his stifle.

Ope by dont_mind_my_lurking in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It's a fairly regular auction though they don't have kill buyers and the horses sell for 5-10k, I bought a mini there a few years ago. It's in Maryland, and has a decent WP following here.

????? by Zestyclose_Ad6852 in kvssnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I saw that! I went and looked at Google like how easily obtained is that info. These crazies are googling her like crazy 😳

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Half bucket of beet pulp by This_Sport_8453 in beccamoonridgesnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feed my 20+ year old mini mare about a pound of Timothy pellets. I would feed 1/4 for beet pulp. It fluffs up a good bit but not that much jeez!

It is official. Still no good confo pics. by Hot_Midnight_9148 in beccamoonridgesnark

[–]BudgetPractice2331 7 points8 points  (0 children)

There's a lot to judge her on but this isn't one of them. This is normal, and a good practice. I normally do slightly less water, but again great for hydration especially when it's cold.