tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post6895982572370937162..comments2023-09-21T07:09:05.163-06:00Comments on Kimberly's Cup: Help NeededKimberlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03383635329315687176noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-91596247430620174512011-04-14T18:48:04.730-06:002011-04-14T18:48:04.730-06:00I've only had my chickens since October and th...I've only had my chickens since October and they are amazing - even with the shock of being transported, the cruel winter... So I am no help yet... I am sure I will need this advice soon.<br />Is that your barn????<br />You are living my dream!!!!<br />Thanks for your kind words about my sister's shower!<br />Angela,<br />Parisienne FarmgirlParisienne Farmgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464024428253407195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-20006443523674414102011-04-14T09:06:04.704-06:002011-04-14T09:06:04.704-06:00I'm just here because of your wonderful old ba...I'm just here because of your wonderful old barn, so I can't offer advice on chickens or goats! However, I do admire you for your move into the country! I don't think I could do it....in fact, I don't think I could have done it when I was young enough to try it!Evelyn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02139868988311962712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-15228506739332345442011-04-13T02:03:57.575-06:002011-04-13T02:03:57.575-06:00You don't say what kind of hay you're feed...You don't say what kind of hay you're feeding but a dairy goat has to have protein and calcium to produce very well for you. The way we do it here is our does get free choice good quality alfalfa hay or pellets and get grain when milked. They should get a pound of grain no matter what and then another pound for every 3 lbs of milk you get up to 5 lbs or so a day. We choose to use real Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-65688038640475831932011-04-12T13:31:18.602-06:002011-04-12T13:31:18.602-06:00I have a Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat, and she has ne...I have a Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat, and she has never given me the production all the books say they will give. She's a beautiful goat, confirmationally. My breeder didn't make any promises about production, she milks all her goats into one bucket, so it's hard for her to say unless they've been through the DHIR milk test. Last year I never got more than 9 oz. per milking from herMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-20843415732916230382011-04-12T12:21:03.746-06:002011-04-12T12:21:03.746-06:00We recently bought a goat, and milk production ia ...We recently bought a goat, and milk production ia going down for us too. We know when the goats are moved when they are milking, it can drop the prodction down a bit. We aren't sure just how much the last owner was getting either. Our Nanny goat had her kid about a month ago. I have to say I have enjoyed your tale about the chickens!! We bought our first chicken last year and really enjoy Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05440226523081112099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-75716495664890010502011-04-12T10:32:33.641-06:002011-04-12T10:32:33.641-06:00I can't really help you on the farm animals, b...I can't really help you on the farm animals, but one of my favorite things/sounds is croakin' bullfrogs at night... I LOVE that sound... lets me know the cold weather is GONE & Spring is FINALLY here!!! =)<br /><br />Your barn shot is beautiful, especially w/ the soft effect & that blue blue sky!<br /><br />Thanks so much for joining... much appreciated! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-13325674986378113912011-04-12T08:39:42.184-06:002011-04-12T08:39:42.184-06:00In case you are wondering "what giggle her ut...In case you are wondering "what giggle her utter" is. What I really meant was jiggle... either way I guess it sounds kind of funny :)Mona @ Healthy Homesteadinghttp://healthyhomesteading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-11155716002066032242011-04-12T05:38:45.548-06:002011-04-12T05:38:45.548-06:00not a clue but i love the barn shot!! good luck to...not a clue but i love the barn shot!! good luck to you!!Tanya Breesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949602989774270159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-5379073331093905592011-04-11T21:33:25.500-06:002011-04-11T21:33:25.500-06:00I don't have anything of value to add since my...I don't have anything of value to add since my chicks aren't laying yet and I've never been around a goat before. :) But just wanted to say that I hope that things even out and go a little more smoothly for you soon.Mandyhttp://www.homesteadrules.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-18120853532468325102011-04-11T21:01:36.446-06:002011-04-11T21:01:36.446-06:00Your photo is beautiful. The barn just seems to g...Your photo is beautiful. The barn just seems to glow. Getting used to living in the country is a big adjustment, but you'll get the hang of it. In the meantime, enjoy the adventure.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01801967071649685995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-79063664002633588152011-04-11T20:55:08.652-06:002011-04-11T20:55:08.652-06:00Sounds like you got some answers about your chicke...Sounds like you got some answers about your chickens and goats....I don't have any experience with either.<br /><br />But I came by for barn charm...I like your entry.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06832295732819342873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-1812562829294035612011-04-11T20:23:38.112-06:002011-04-11T20:23:38.112-06:00Absolutely beautiful barn photo!
I wish I knew a...Absolutely beautiful barn photo! <br /><br />I wish I knew about goats, that would mean I had my own, but I'm praying you get the help you need.<br /><br />~Andrea~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451777566497814274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-24970905488384164862011-04-11T20:02:26.357-06:002011-04-11T20:02:26.357-06:00I sure can't help you I'm a city girl but ...I sure can't help you I'm a city girl but I love your barn shot this week :0)gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105810181528386036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-19838730092406959872011-04-11T19:34:46.463-06:002011-04-11T19:34:46.463-06:00Sorry I don't have any answers regarding farmi...Sorry I don't have any answers regarding farming, but want to tell you I came over from Barn Charm and find your entry very pretty. :)<br /><br />All the best,<br />LoisLois Evensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129343619065721588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-70237510892592970102011-04-11T18:44:58.499-06:002011-04-11T18:44:58.499-06:00Good luck with your chickens n goats. I love your ...Good luck with your chickens n goats. I love your barn shot.Jan n Jerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01511769102935583608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-57479138439494452392011-04-11T18:07:16.747-06:002011-04-11T18:07:16.747-06:00I am loving the sound of the frogs singing. It is ...I am loving the sound of the frogs singing. It is a sign of spring and will get louder as the weather warms. You'll grow to love it. Later there will be crickets and grasshoppers too. Being awakened by birdsong makes getting up before sunrise easier to take as well. <br /><br />Have you discovered the "Backyard" forums yet? Lots of answers there.dogsmomhttp://dogsmom.wordpress.com/2011/04/11/everyone-is-getting-in-the-mood/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-28557878377919474172011-04-11T17:42:34.700-06:002011-04-11T17:42:34.700-06:00Love the whitewash...you don't see white barns...Love the whitewash...you don't see white barns around here too often.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08710632594324828073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-34027522426423866222011-04-11T16:59:04.912-06:002011-04-11T16:59:04.912-06:00Strictly from a human standpoint....not enough flu...Strictly from a human standpoint....not enough fluid in...not enough will come out.<br />All you nursing Moms know what I'm talking about!!<br />Not sure how you get more water into them nubians. lol...how about a salt lick...lol!!BaileyZimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02830611332935671807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-18320775699270275102011-04-11T16:18:59.538-06:002011-04-11T16:18:59.538-06:00I can't help with goats or chickens but I had ...I can't help with goats or chickens but I had to laugh about the noise in the country.<br /><br />I have always said that people who talked about how quiet country life is never LIVED in the country!Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-74793975360042538042011-04-11T15:11:22.811-06:002011-04-11T15:11:22.811-06:00When my chickens won't lay I give them 2 Table...When my chickens won't lay I give them 2 Tablespoons of white vinegar in their water for a few days. It has always worked for me. Hope that helps!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086862029205328524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-68049299442124319492011-04-11T13:32:17.233-06:002011-04-11T13:32:17.233-06:00Just to let you know, my chickens aren't layin...Just to let you know, my chickens aren't laying either, and our new dairy goat isn't giving half of what her previous owners said she would give, lol, so I'm right there with ya girl!! <br /><br />I think our hens stopped laying 'cause we've put them up in a run instead of letting them free range. They were laying in the woods, and we couldn't ever find their brown eggs!! Kendra at New Life On A Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852423537026709246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-23068845002873140812011-04-11T12:15:13.607-06:002011-04-11T12:15:13.607-06:00Don't give up! You're just at that point w...Don't give up! You're just at that point where the learning curve seems high, but you'll figure it out and find your rhythm in time. And thankfully, animals are somewhat resilient. These are skills we need and our children need, so keep that in the forefront of your mind as you tackle each challenge! I'll be lifting you up in prayer today that the issues get solved.<br /><br />I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-38826997080978989422011-04-11T12:05:23.623-06:002011-04-11T12:05:23.623-06:00Hello,
I have 3 Nigerians, only one that has been ...Hello,<br />I have 3 Nigerians, only one that has been in milk so far (due to their ages, other two are just one year). <br />How long have you had your goats? I can tell you that the stress of moving to a new home and having someone new doing the milking will for sure cause for a decrease in milk production. Just keep milking every 12 hours and do you best to empty the utter, and hopefully herJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297655882787226913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-48708153407343584712011-04-11T09:59:33.228-06:002011-04-11T09:59:33.228-06:00Hi Kimberly,
Sounds like it's been a bit frust...Hi Kimberly,<br />Sounds like it's been a bit frustrating around your homestead lately. Been there :). You can stimulate your hens to lay by putting light in their coop at night. Chickens need 16 hours of light to lay eggs. I have my lights set on a timer. It's actually a Christmas light solar timer. <br />Make sure after you milk you goat that you giggle her utter. This send a message toMona @ Healthy Homesteadinghttp://healthyhomesteading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486277.post-23063339013645734172011-04-11T09:08:26.848-06:002011-04-11T09:08:26.848-06:00Can't help you with the goats, but as for the ...Can't help you with the goats, but as for the chickens, I would say that it is a fair idea with the move and whatnot they may be on a temporary strike. Do you have any safe area so they can run out side? Also, once we start getting more into spring, things should pick back up. Alot of chickens nearly stop laying in the winter, so you may be still contending with that as well. (a light on themBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01363843039604440511noreply@blogger.com