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     annie New member Username: ydujeinna Post Number: 8 Registered: 01-2007 Posted From: 72.11.40.155 Rating: N/A |
Hi Alex; Anything I said was not intended toward you or anyone else. I don't know anyone here. I only couldn't understand why people wanted to drop kids in the dead of winter... unless of course for those who are set up for it. Those heat pads do sound good to have. Sorry. | ||
| Alex Cripps New member Username: hazydaynubians Post Number: 92 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 142.167.6.213  Rating: N/A |
Annie im not gonna freak out at you. But fine if you don't want me repelying to your posts fine. I don't think we well ever cross paths as im in New Brunswick! So we don't ever have to meet! (kidding!) Before i sign off do you think i can't care for my animals because thats what i got from it but im not mad some times i think that but after that i usely sell 10 pounds of cheese and get what i need! So fine i will never will repely to your posts it was just i wasn't even thinking I had alot of Exams that day and had no thinking left in my brain! And I would love to just be poster friends but if you don't fine! Alex Cripps Hazy Day Nubians raising Nubians, Boers, Indian Runner Ducks www.hazydaynubians.piczo.com Apohaqui New Brunswick Canada | ||
| annie New member Username: ydujeinna Post Number: 7 Registered: 01-2007 Posted From: 72.11.40.155 Rating: N/A |
I appreciate the input on goat crap but I would appreciate if Alex, you don't reply to my questions. I don't want to get under your skin so you may want to stay away from me. Eatting crap seems to be just one more way dogs can get parasites. My dogs are not hungry but they act like those dropping are their manna from above- (if you know what I mean.) One last thought. We all are probably not the wealthiest of persons, but you don't start something if you can't finish it out. Who plans for a family of 5 children if he, husband has no work?,who starts a home and after the foundation runs out of funds, Who raises animals if you don't have proper shelter,food, and care if you can't give them their needs. You see this all often - make do fences, old worn out shandies for their animals and that's why animal control has to come in and rescue these starving deprived animals. Don't bite off more than you can chew... I commend those who do. Some can sit on their butt all day and play on the computer or lay on the couch and sleep when they could be doing something more constructive.. Now Alex, go tend to your herd... chuckle | ||
| H. C. Sheldon, Jr Member Username: hcsheldonjr Post Number: 17 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 4.248.34.111  Rating: N/A |
A lot of dogs love to eat goat droppings. We have a BIG St.Bernard/Lab mix that can't wait to get to our herd sire when she has a chance. We even thought about renaming our herd sire "PEZ." It is pretty darn funny, and our vet says there is no problem as long as the dog is just getting a "treat" once in a while. Clark Sheldon Beulah Land Farm Boers | ||
| Alex Cripps New member Username: hazydaynubians Post Number: 88 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 142.166.81.90 Rating: N/A |
annie dogs eat goat crap because it smells like food to them in the wild a dog that hasn't ate for a long time will eat crap because it still has some good in it. (and you got on my nerve last night for saying we are mean I just find winter nubians are better then spring or summer for show and i don't go as cheap as i can i put them first) Alex Cripps Hazy Day Nubians raising Nubians, Boers, Indian Runner Ducks www.hazydaynubians.piczo.com Apohaqui New Brunswick Canada | ||
| annie New member Username: ydujeinna Post Number: 4 Registered: 01-2007 Posted From: 72.11.40.155 Rating: N/A |
Why do dogs want to eat the goat droppings? Mine go crazy for it and it can't be good for them as it is their waste... right? | ||
| Lee Ann Corbett New member Username: laturcotte Post Number: 19 Registered: 09-2006 Posted From: 24.63.15.111 Rating: N/A |
Here is one for you. We don't have guard dogs but 4 mini schnauzers and when we let them out they run straight for the goat field and squeeze through the fence. The goats don't bother them because the only thing the dogs are interested in is to eat as much poop as possible. You should see me trying to get all of them back through the gate, I chase them the goats chase me. They like the grain too but they eat up the poop like raisinets!!!! Sorry, just thought it was cute. | ||
| Ainslee Cara Love New member Username: loveboergoats Post Number: 33 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 68.241.63.17 Rating: N/A |
We personally went and bought an automatic dog feeder that has a door on it. Some neighbors use them for their goats, but the trick seems to be as long as you don't show the goats that food is in there they don't go for it. Really our big problem with feeding is that our LGD eats the GOATS' food. If anyone knows a solution for that one please pass it on! :o) | ||
| Amanda Rowe New member Username: chyna717 Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2006 Posted From: 66.82.9.90 Rating: N/A |
Hey Rex, We have the same problem with our goats and our guard dogs. What we have done is rotated the one dog that guards her food from the goats into every field until the goats have learned that it is hopeless, they just won't get any. Another thing is to pull the dog out, put food in the bowl and season it with something the goats don't like the taste of and let them at it. Usually once they associate a taste with the dish, they leave it alone. Good luck. | ||
| Alexander Cripps New member Username: hazydaynubians Post Number: 26 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 142.167.18.222 Rating: N/A |
Rex, if you have to go in a feed room for feed for the goats just bring her there and feed her in there and when shes done just put her back in it may take more time but what would you want to have? a dog and a herd of live goats or a dog and a few less goats a little time can keep things alot safer | ||
| H. C. Sheldon, Jr Member Username: hcsheldonjr Post Number: 14 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 4.249.192.183 Rating: N/A |
Rex, The REAL problem with goats is that you have to work so darn much harder to work so much smarter. They are way ahead of us most of the time. Thank goodness they don't have opposable thumbs, or we would be in a lot of trouble... Good luck, and let us know if you come up with a viable solution; we could probably find some investors. Clark Beulah Land Farm Boers | ||
| Rex Nixon New member Username: rex_nixon Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 68.47.77.165 Rating: N/A |
Thx Gary. I've started to feed her smaller portions morning & nite when the goats get fed. I put her dish about 40yrds away. She can eat in peace, & finish prior to the bandits visit. Not really a problem, but adds a few minutes morn & nite to the amount of time to do the chores. I just try to work smarter not harder. HAPPY NEW YEAR YA'LL! REX | ||
| Gary Pfalzbot Board Administrator Username: admin Post Number: 83 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 67.142.130.33  Rating: N/A |
Hi Rex, Good question. I think the person that comes up with an answer to this problem may make a small fortune. I can only tell you that I haven't had much success in this area. I've pretty much had to out think the goats...giving them a large portion of food in one area and feeding the dogs in another area. Our dogs are usually always with the goats but whereas they will come when called, the goats often don't. I try to use this to my advantage to...feeding the dogs while the browsers are away. It's really the only way I've come up with. Hope it gives you some ideas. Best regards, GP Gary Pfalzbot, GoatWorld | ||
| Rex Nixon New member Username: rex_nixon Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 68.47.77.165 Rating: N/A |
Does anyone have a goat proof dog feeder for their LGD? I want to keep the dog w/goats and not have to take her out for food. She will try to push leave/grass w/nose to cover up any remaining food. Problem is that she becomes very protective of her food dish(even if she isn't eating) and it becomes a stand-off. A couple of the old gals will out wait her by standing a few feet away and eventualy eats the dogs "lunch" when she isn't looking or just gives in. Thx for your thoughts & advice. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Rex |