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  1. mamabird

    Goat people...Need help with 5th grade daughter's goat project....

    Hi everyone! My 5th grade daughter is doing a science project about nigerian dwarf dairy goats and eye color probability and preference. She wants to take a poll but we need individual comments so we can have the info for the project. 1) If you have bred a blue eyed goat to a brown eyed...
  2. mamabird

    Pet Peeve - "I want ONLY brown eggs"

    Okay - I have a pet peeve. We have free-range chickens - many standard varieties...RIR, maran, Leghorns, EE's, NH, Sex Links, etc... We get brown, white and green eggs. We package them as assortments - all 3 colors in a carton. I get so frustrated when buyers want 'only brown, because they...
  3. mamabird

    Our first 2011 kids are here! (many pics)

    Our first babies are here! We have had 3 does kid so far, and still have 10 to go! If you are interested in finding out more information on individuals and pedigrees, you can go to our website at www.jchmountainfarm.com . B4-Buckling - Blk w/white poll, blue eyes...sold. B5-Buckling -...
  4. mamabird

    Kid's clothes

    I have a TON of children's clothes, that I MUST get rid of! Girls size 18mo -6x and boys size 8-10. I have all seasons, coats, jackets, bathing suits, shorts, shirts, sweaters, jeans, and everything in between. They werew all worn very little, and are in terrific condition. Here is what...
  5. mamabird

    What predator was it?

    Looked outside this morning and saw a dead chicken in the yard. It was about 10 yards from the coop (they free range in the day and are in a coop at night), and we haven't been shutting the coop doors at night because of the heat. The floor of the coop is about 18-24" off the ground with a...
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    Nigerian Dwarf doelings available - WV

    I have a two AGS/ADGA Nigerian Dwarf doelings available. They should be ready to go the first of August. Both of the girls were sired by our buck - Burris Farm's Smokey. Part of his pedigree is below: Sire: Buttin'Heads Tank Top *S (Buttin'Heads Topol *S x ARMCH Buttin'Heads Son Bonnet 2*D)...
  7. mamabird

    Nigerian Dwarf Population Explosion!

    We had a Nigerian Dwarf population explosion two weeks ago! We had three does give birth within 48 hours. We had triplets (2 does/1 buck), quads (2 does/2 bucks - lost one little buckling ), and triplets (2 bucks/1 doe). I have a few pics.... We do have some of the doelings available...
  8. mamabird

    Nigerian Dwarf Doe kidded with QUADS!

    Heritage (aka...mama) kidded on turkey day - while I was supposed to be cooking dinner for the family - with QUADS! Two boys, two girls, and one tired mama! Anyone in the market for a buckling??
  9. mamabird

    New ND babies born this afternoon...

    We finally have our first doeling to be born on our farm! 'Sweetheart' gave birth to a fawn colored, blue eyed buckling (our 4th boy this year) and a flashy black and white doeling (our first doeling EVER!). It was quick, easy, and uneventful (thank heavens). Gonna keep the doeling, but the...
  10. mamabird

    Help! Opening store...now we need a name! (pg. 2)

    I am looking for any information on where to buy health food, organics, gluten free foods, or anything else that would appeal to "granola-kruncher" customers (please don't take offense...I don't mean that in a derogatory way). I am opening a store that will feature local items as well as hard...
  11. mamabird

    Not the normal expensive goat lesson...

    While milking my new ND goat this evening, she proceeded to reach over and pluck my gold earring out of my ear and chomp on it a few times. I now have one gold earring and a gold nugget. Guess she is trying to give the 'goose that laid the golden egg' a run for her money. The things that fall...
  12. mamabird

    Tattoo kits?

    With my first nigerian dwarf goat babies being born this year, I guess I have to invest in a tattoo kit. Anyone have any suggestions on what and where to get it?
  13. mamabird

    Critique my boys....

    Here are pics of my 2 week old nigerian bucklings. Goat people...what do you think? I'm learning, and trying to figure out what qualities to look for in a nigi...hoping that I have done well with my breedings. I would like to get better pics, but the little boogers won't hold still!
  14. mamabird

    Nigerian Dwarf Bucklings for sale - WV

    I have two AGS nigerian dwarf boys for sale either as bucklings or wethers...these are the first two ND kids born at my farm (FF), born 3-4-09. They do have excellent bloodlines. Their dad is a Rosasharn Tiger L - grandson, mom is a Wooly Dog Down doe. Asking $200 as a buckling or $75 as a...
  15. mamabird

    Guess what we have NOW...?

    I have been ANXIOUSLY awaiting the arrival of my ND goat babies, which were FINALLY born last Tuesday. Just when things are starting to calm down...and my hair is starting to grow back.... My neighbor called me yesterday morning and asked if I wanted to bottle feed a 1 day old Katadian (sp?)...
  16. mamabird

    Irresponsible dog owners...gotta rant!

    I know there are many rants about dogs owners, but I have to add my 2 cents and ask ...am I justified in being angry, or I'm I expecting too much? We have had a lab for 7 years. She has had 3 planned pregnancies, and we had her spayed after her litter last year. No unwanted or unplanned...
  17. mamabird

    Boys clothes - size 8, 8/10 for sale WV - SOLD!

    I cleaned out my son's closet and have a TON of clothes for sale. Mostly shirts, name brands - Old Navy, Gap, Abercrombie, etc, long sleeve, short sleeve, button, hoodies, - all in excellent condition - some worn just a few times. Everything is $1 each. PM me if you are interested in more...
  18. mamabird

    Goat people - babies are here!!!

    I'm still waiting on Cocoa to kid... I got new pics this evening and am asking for opinions on how much longer before we have babies.... Not sure of a breeding date, but she started an udder in late Dec. She still has ligaments, but I think they are getting a little more lax. Udder is filling...
  19. mamabird

    Anyone else have days like this...! RANT

    Woke up at 5:30am when the USPS called to tell me my chicks were in. Ordered WL, NHR, Golden Polish, EE's. Got the kids ready for school, drove them to town, dropped off 8 doz. eggs to 3 different customers. Picked up chicks - all of the GP were DOA. Got home and got the chicks settled in...
  20. mamabird

    AGS Nigerian Dwarf Wether for sale - WV

    I have an 11 month old, AGS registered wether for sale...$100 (negotiable) He is up to date on vaccinations, disbudded, and has great bloodlines. Got him to keep my buck company, but am having kids (the 4-legged kind) soon, and don't really need him as a companion any longer. Would be a nice...
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