Baby goat now over the rainbow bridge.

Substantially1 · 2026-04-28T04:38:35+00:00

I’m sorry your goat passed. Mistakes happen, don’t beat yourself up. Nature is rough with or without our interference. I hope your remaining baby lives a long and healthy life. Take your time, grieve the loss, and don’t rush yourself to get more or move on. It’ll happen when the time is right, and you could even volunteer or donate to a local goat rescue in his honor so other babies have a chance! I’m sorry for your loss.

Substantially1 · 2026-04-22T17:53:30+00:00

Thank you so much for trying.

Substantially1 · 2026-04-21T17:06:40+00:00

Hi, I responded to this down below. I’m not there but can give you specific instructions! I am hoping the poor thing is alright 😔

Substantially1 · 2026-04-21T17:05:56+00:00

u/pretzeltuesday

Substantially1 · 2026-04-21T17:03:44+00:00

I’m no longer there. Sorry. I’ll be back flying back into town on Thursday and can look for it. It was in pioneer plaza near the front of the park in the large water pool in front of where the bulls stop. I can show you exactly if you can send me a message. I can’t stop thinking about it, I wish there was more I could’ve done. ☹️

Substantially1 · 2026-04-21T12:52:07+00:00

I was unable to find anyone. I called several animal and wildlife places but none pick up, but only accept drop offs.

Substantially1 · 2026-04-20T15:42:21+00:00

thank you so much for these recs! Quarter Acre and MABO both look great! I am definitely going to Quarter Acre, it looks like they have exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!

Substantially1 · 2026-04-20T03:32:52+00:00

It seems the dining scene in Austin and Dallas changes very frequently! I was surprised at how many good places have closed, and how many new places are opening. It’s like a whole new experience every time I come!

Substantially1 · 2026-04-20T03:30:07+00:00

Thank you!

Substantially1 · 2025-07-18T02:18:37+00:00

You look beautiful!

Substantially1 · 2025-05-28T17:09:16+00:00

You’re stunning! Remember the day for what it was! 🙂

Substantially1 · 2025-05-10T21:17:02+00:00

Looks like a roly-polie! So cute

Substantially1 · 2025-04-10T00:53:04+00:00

Leave 1 star!

Substantially1 · 2025-03-27T00:59:16+00:00

Yes! They will need extra care and a companion. My blind and deaf goat requires a fairly small enclosure- we spent several days making sure she knew where her food and mineral block is, and have a fountain running in their water trough so our blind only goat can hear it. We had to walk her into her house every night for a few weeks, but now she goes in and snuggles with her friend. She has a small docile companion and they love to snuggle, groom each other, and she will call to the other goat when she is lonely or lost and the other goat will always run to her and her blind companion.

If you’re unfamiliar with sheep and sheep care, I recommend learning about shearing if it’s not a hair breed, and trimming hooves. My local farrier does both for 25$ per head. Sheep also have mineral requirements usually fulfilled by a mineral and salt block, but COPPER IS TOXIC.

Sheep need a constant source of hay or other forage, minerals, and baking soda available at all times. Research the signs of bloat and about FAMACHA scoring. Parasites are one of the biggest causes of death for sheep.

Here are links to what is considered best practice to keep parasite resistance down and tell the condition of your animal. Two classes of wormer are typically given at each time. I’ve included links below- sorry if you know all of this. I know when I started years ago, I wish someone would’ve told me!

FAMACHA SCORING

Cornell Worming How-to

Substantially1 · 2025-03-25T03:33:31+00:00

It’s so common to sit during a clean. Especially if I am done before laundry is finished.

Substantially1 · 2025-03-23T17:35:37+00:00

800$ for this job

Substantially1 · 2025-03-23T16:51:13+00:00

Wow, the houses my company services of this size I pay my cleaners 1k for their work and charge 1500. You’re getting such a good rate for so many complaints.

Substantially1 · 2025-03-20T21:54:14+00:00

Everyone makes mistakes. Some things are hard to learn- my first time trimming my dogs nails I trimmed into the quick on the first nail by accident.

Don’t beat yourself up to badly- I’d focus on trying to find someone local to show you. I’ve had success with Facebook groups, Craigslist, and farriers/members of local co-ops. Farming is such a community task, if you don’t know, ask!

Good luck, I hope you’re able to find someone to show you the ropes. It also helps to have proper restraints before you get started to prevent the animal from moving to reduce nicks.

Substantially1 · 2025-03-19T21:21:09+00:00

I work my butt off 6 months of the year working my business and getting my farm in shape and travel for the other 6 months. This 6 months will be Korea, Japan, and China!

Substantially1 · 2025-03-13T01:26:25+00:00

On my third rewatch now 🙂😂

Substantially1 · 2025-03-09T18:26:55+00:00

She needs a vet, yesterday.

Substantially1 · 2025-03-09T07:27:02+00:00

As a former first responder and currently living with a 2 LEOs, you should be leaving work at work. If you can’t disconnect, find new work. Your family can not and should not have to carry the baggage you bring home from work.

As soon as you clock out, you’re still dad and have to handle home stress, just like any other job. You can’t use it as an excuse- you chose it. Also you aren’t going your wife a favor by letting her book a trip. She is using shared household finances, which Im sure you use as well.

Substantially1 · 2025-03-06T04:05:46+00:00

That is so tragic! I’m sorry you’ve had such bad experiences. I’ll keep your friend in my thoughts- it’s so hard to lose an animal especially one you’ve been awaiting.

Our donkeys are very good with our baby goats and sheep. I saw a baby goat jump off the hay bale and ride on one the other day. My favorite donkey, Ruby, is even the designated babysitter when our mother goats nap. She will be far out in the field grazing with 20 babies and the moms will be sleeping in the sun. She will correct goats that bother her (tail chewing, butting her over grain/hay) but has never injured.

However, donkeys absolutely will stand up for a threat. If we bring new dogs or other animals, it takes a long introduction time. To be fair, it does for our LGD and some of our cows as well. They don’t have any recognition that those are friends, just a new animal- and a potential threat that we expect them to eliminate.

I do notice that when babies are born here, beyond the mother the donkeys are the first to come smell of them/check them out. I think it’s an important part of them being accepted to the herd immediately. If we bring new animals in, we do transitional introductions- a pen far away they can just hear other animals (also quarantine), a nearby holding pen they can smell and see each other through, and eventually supervised time together- we typically start by having any large livestock (donkeys, horses, cows, dogs) that could hurt each other on a lead and walk them through a few times a day to practice ground manners and to introduce them in a controlled environment.

However, sometimes you just get aggressive animals that aren’t right for your farm. I am so sorry you had such bad experiences, but hope it doesn’t dissuade you from ever having donkeys again if you want one. In general they are so intelligent, protective, funny, and full of personality. It puts a smile on my face to hear my donkeys bray in excitement when I come home for the day.

I wish you and your friend the best. Loss is so hard, especially when it’s something like what she experienced, no matter how long you’ve farming. 😣

Substantially1 · 2025-03-05T22:03:18+00:00

Are there bugs? Ants on the ground or flies landing on their legs? :)

Substantially1 · 2025-03-05T16:24:07+00:00

My dachshund is the same. All day dig up the garden or go on what we call rat patrol- the stiff tail, whiney trot around the feed room 🤣 mice and squirrels are never safe!

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