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Boer vs. Nubian- Finding the Right Goat for Your Farm

WebGrowth Rate of Boer vs. Nubian Goats. Both genetics and the quality of feed supplied play a role in how quickly my goats gain weight. I have found my dam-raised Nubian kids gain weight at a faster rate than my dam-raised Boer kids. I believe this is due to the quantity of, and butterfat content, in the Nubian milk.

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6 Ways to Give Your Goats Minerals – Wild Reid Ranch

WebFurther, when the block gets too small, the holder becomes useless. The block is also pretty hard, some of my goats would rather bite it, scraping with their teeth than lick it. 3. Floor-Supported Large Blocks. Large block in pan. A plastic pan made for holding up to a 50-pound salt or mineral block is another option.

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The Best Way to Dry-off the Family Dairy Goat – Wild Reid Ranch

WebIn my experience, this results in a gentle transition to the goat’s dry period. I milk my goats twice daily, morning and evening, so for the first 3 days of the 2-week dry-off protocol I still milk twice daily, but reduce the amount I collect at one milking by 50% and give the doe half of the usual amount of grain.

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16 Items to Have in a Kidding Kit – Wild Reid Ranch

Web3. Baby Goat Coat. If you are in a warmer climate or kidding later in the season this item isn’t necessary. For us, kidding in February when it is often below freezing, we use the baby goat coats as a safeguard. Once the kid is dry, we put a fleece coat on to help them maintain their body temperature.

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Recipe for Homemade Teat/Udder Wash – Wild Reid Ranch

WebDirections for Making Homemade Teat/Udder Wash. Put 2 Tbsp of castile soap into a clean, empty spray bottle. Put 20 drops each of lemon and eucalyptus essential oil into the spray bottle (on top of the castile soap) Add enough distilled water to fill the bottle, leaving 1 inch of air space at the top of the bottle. Put the spray top on the bottle.

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Wild Reid Ranch – Goat farming, sustainable agriculture, self …

WebWild Reid Ranch is a family owned, 40-acre farm in southwest Michigan. We pride ourselves on the care we provide to our animals, the quality of our products, and everything this lifestyle brings to our family and yours. We are dedicated to raising our animals with strict attention to their health and comfort while producing goods that are both

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