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by Hoof'n it
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: The Observation Lounge/ Cookbook Forum even Hot Topics
Topic: Help needed with new kid goats
Replies: 7
Views: 6917

Re: Help needed with new kid goats

I have a few dairy goat farms around me. But I believe there are huge restrictions about selling raw milk. So I can ask, but unsure if it's possible.
by Hoof'n it
Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:36 pm
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Topic: Help needed with new kid goats
Replies: 7
Views: 6917

Re: Help needed with new kid goats

Thanks, I gave her an enema this morning.
She did pass some, but not a lot. She did seem more vocal afterward. :lol:
I will probably have to give her another one again.

She's a little battle axe, which I guess they have to be in the wild to survive.
by Hoof'n it
Sun Nov 20, 2016 9:23 am
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Topic: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help! UPDATE 11/30
Replies: 70
Views: 39184

Re: Getting the work done in a small barn? Please help!

If you are technically not turning a profit, why are you doing it? Either A) find a solution for where your renter is doing the labour for you. Or they pay you rent, you pay them for x hours a week. Which can and does work with the right person. B) turn everyone out, and be a 24/7 outside facility a...
by Hoof'n it
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:22 am
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Topic: Help needed with new kid goats
Replies: 7
Views: 6917

Help needed with new kid goats

So, as it usually goes with me. I get sucked in to taking 'rescue' animals. I have 2 new feral kid goats. Probably a week or 2 old. Betty is coming along in leaps and bounds and loves food. Growing like a weed. She's on a bottle and drinking a good 300mls of formula 3 times a day. However Wilma, is ...
by Hoof'n it
Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:56 pm
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Topic: Ankle rehab vs surgery? Update...
Replies: 20
Views: 15971

Re: Ankle rehab vs surgery? Update...

So, I have just had my ankle surgery and won't be weight bearing for a good few weeks. Surgey showed that I had indeed done a great job in destroying my tendons in the ankle. But luckily they didn't have to do anything to the bones, like shaving, re breaking or screwing them. So I'm now laid up for ...
by Hoof'n it
Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:45 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Vitamin supplement for minimal pasture
Replies: 3
Views: 4294

Re: Vitamin supplement for minimal pasture

I would have thought that you could do a range of blood tests to figure out what the horse is deficient or has excess in, in the form of vitamins and minerals. I have done this before, and found the results very interesting, I could therefore supplement in what the horses needed... Ended up saving m...
by Hoof'n it
Wed Mar 09, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Horse grinds teeth
Replies: 7
Views: 6926

Re: Horse grinds teeth

I believe Grinding teeth is mainly related to ulcers.
However pain and habit can also be a factor.

So put him on a ulcer treatment (or a different you are using) and upping his forage intake - adlib hay for instance... if that doesn't help cut back on the teeth grinding, I would check the pain route.
by Hoof'n it
Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: For Training: Do I want my horses legs hot or cold?
Replies: 11
Views: 9551

Re: For Training: Do I want my horses legs hot or cold?

I really want to answer this question, however I'm unsure how to phrase it. Think if it like your legs. If you have an injury, you use cold to keep the swelling down (to decrease circulation) - right? Like you use an Ice Pack? If you have tight muscles after a work out you use a heat pad to ease the...
by Hoof'n it
Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:14 am
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Topic: Remember the Jane Austen thread from the UDBB?
Replies: 36
Views: 21284

Re: Remember the Jane Austen thread from the UDBB?

Surely I am not the only one on this board who re-reads P & P and S & S yearly... sincerely, P-F, not exactly a romantic but I do have a literature degree... You are not alone. I re-read it yearly and also have a degree in English Lit. It's a yearly read for me too! With no lit degree ;) I'...
by Hoof'n it
Tue Feb 02, 2016 7:11 am
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Topic: Brain Picking for Sick Dog
Replies: 42
Views: 23426

Re: Brain Picking for Sick Dog

With no improvement and a vet who is unresponsive I would also be taking the dog to another vet.
Fingers crossed that you pup is ok!
by Hoof'n it
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:43 am
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Topic: Horse advertising ... what are best onllne?
Replies: 14
Views: 11122

Re: Horse advertising ... what are best onllne?

OTT
Is that a rare breed? I have 2 of those sitting in my paddock...
A purebred yes it is "rare", not so much CB x's

Lovely horses, and I would take another in a heartbeat!
by Hoof'n it
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:41 am
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Topic: Speaking of audiobooks
Replies: 9
Views: 8914

Re: Speaking of audiobooks

I drive a lot, so audiobooks are a great way to travel and remain alert. You can only listen to the radio and your iPod playlist soo much.

The only thing is, that comparatively they are bloody expensive and some readers/vocalists? just completely kill to story line and get on my nerves!
by Hoof'n it
Wed Jan 27, 2016 10:36 am
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Topic: "Lord of the Rings" Wedding shower?
Replies: 6
Views: 6399

Re: "Lord of the Rings" Wedding shower?

Living 5 minutes away from "hobbiton" the film location, and current major attraction to the area. There are a lot of weddings which take place, full LOTR /hobbit costume on the film set. So while I find it insane. Many people obviously think it's a great idea. So if she is a major fan, wh...
by Hoof'n it
Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:48 pm
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Topic: Would you buy a trailer without a dressing room?
Replies: 41
Views: 25211

Re: Would you buy a trailer without a dressing room?

trivia - last facility I boarded at charged an extra $35/month if you also parked your trailer on their property. Board at that time if I recall was almost $900/month per horse. Completely off the topic, but why would a barn charge to keep a trailer at the barn? I have 3 boarders and one keeps thei...
by Hoof'n it
Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:46 pm
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Topic: Would you buy a trailer without a dressing room?
Replies: 41
Views: 25211

Re: Would you buy a trailer without a dressing room?

If all you are doing is having a trailer for emergency purposes and around town/local adventures. Go with having the bare essentials in your trailer. It's not worth the money having it sitting around if you go for any extras. I have a horse truck which has accomodation, kitchenette, bathroom etc. it...
by Hoof'n it
Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:19 am
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Topic: Radio in the Barn
Replies: 21
Views: 15536

Re: Radio in the Barn

I have a radio in the barn. If I have horses in during the day, it stays on. Otherwise it gets turned on/off by the girls who agist here. It's generally on an easy listening station, unless someone changes it. I honestly find my horses are more settled in their boxes when the music is on. I generall...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:16 am
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Topic: What's the big deal about Adele?
Replies: 12
Views: 11808

Re: What's the big deal about Adele?

<shrugs>
Isn't 'hello' a follow on from 'someone like you' ?k
I think it ties in the 2 albums nicely and I shows that she is writing about her personal experiences....

Maybe I'm a bit biased, I just love her name ;)
by Hoof'n it
Mon Jan 18, 2016 4:11 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: My dog has arthritis me thinks, he's not 2 yo yet
Replies: 14
Views: 11316

Re: My dog has arthritis me thinks, he's not 2 yo yet

With arthritis it's more about management of the symptoms than anything else. You can't reverse it. I have a really active staffy who had massive shoulder OCDs before she was 2 and had surgery as a 2 year old. Now at 4 years old, she definin has arthritis. I feed her Orijen, which naturally has a hi...
by Hoof'n it
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:28 am
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Topic: Feed Room Sinks...yay or nay? Thoughts and feedback please?
Replies: 35
Views: 20742

Re: Feed Room Sinks...yay or nay? Thoughts and feedback please?

I have one in my new barn and I am surprised at how much it gets used. It's got a tankless water heater that runs to supply the water to the sink taps and the mixer to the hot/cold wash bay on the otherside of the wall. The only consideration I would make before putting one In, is to figure out how ...
by Hoof'n it
Sat Jan 16, 2016 3:19 am
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Topic: What's the big deal about Adele?
Replies: 12
Views: 11808

Re: What's the big deal about Adele?

I personally love her voice. The range she has is pretty amazing.
I however, only like a few of her songs. Rolling in the deep, someone like you and Hello. I really love her voice in them - do I pull apart her lyrics and really think hard about them - nope!
by Hoof'n it
Fri Jan 08, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Another Armchair Vet question--odd lameness
Replies: 19
Views: 16392

Re: Another Armchair Vet question--odd lameness

front toenails are long, with very little heel support.

I'm no trimmer or farrier, but the heel on the right front is probably the worst out of the lot.
by Hoof'n it
Fri Jan 08, 2016 10:54 am
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Topic: Tragedy at STB training stable last night
Replies: 12
Views: 9774

Re: Tragedy at STB training stable last night

http://www.harnesslink.com/mobile#url=News/Tribute-held-for-Classy-Lane-victims As part of the standardbred industry it's hard to believe that such a loss can occur. It is a tight nit community and I really feel for those owners and trainers involved. It would not only heartbreaking but also devasta...
by Hoof'n it
Sun Jan 03, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Another Armchair Vet question--odd lameness
Replies: 19
Views: 16392

Re: Another Armchair Vet question--odd lameness

Look at her right hind. She doesn't want to bear weight on it, standing, picking up either front feet or trotting. I would start a new search there. She definitely hates picking up the right front as she has to put more weight on that hind, see how she seriously tenses up to compensate? As to her le...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 21, 2015 8:05 pm
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Topic: Need a PM buddy for horse selling ethical question
Replies: 2
Views: 3749

Re: Need a PM buddy for horse selling ethical question

I'm more in the 'breeding' field than 'selling' field but PM me if you still need help.
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 21, 2015 12:59 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Mystery Lameness - Ideas?
Replies: 14
Views: 12904

Re: Mystery Lameness - Ideas?

So you have had the vet, who acknowledges the horse is lame... Can't find anything. What does your vet suggest you do next? Has the horse been on painkillers at all? Any medication? The horse seems in obvious pain, after your last post about him being dull etc. I would do more than just see how it g...
by Hoof'n it
Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:41 am
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Topic: What will happen to today's young men and women?
Replies: 45
Views: 25069

Re: What will happen to today's young men and women?

I'm live seen a lot of young'ns coming through our company, and I've known a lot socially. I do have to say, I believe majority of the work ethic comes installed from parents. I honestly believe that 90% of these young people are coming through with poor work ethic either because the parents have be...
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:48 pm
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Topic: Mastiff Agility
Replies: 5
Views: 5673

Re: Mastiff Agility

I'm really impressed with his jump, and his style of doing the course - trying to look unimpressed but still really loving it!
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:36 pm
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Topic: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays
Replies: 20
Views: 14828

Re: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays

Rhianon wrote:I want to see the decorated goat!


This is Robbie. He loves being the centre of attention and that means he loves being dressed up and loves having his picture taken - he is the most vain goat in existence as he actually poses for a picture.
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:15 pm
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Topic: Christmas present buying - for the one who has it all?
Replies: 10
Views: 10019

Christmas present buying - for the one who has it all?

So do you have if these people to buy for?

I have my Dad who just buys what he wants when he wants - I guess with in reason!

What do you buy when a person needs or wants nothing?
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 16, 2015 5:10 am
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Topic: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays
Replies: 20
Views: 14828

Re: Ba Humbug, not excited about the holidays

I am finally able to not feel bad about an undecorated house. Since I have moved away from my family, and to be honest it's liberating. I'm not a Christmas person, I think like a whole lot of other holidays it's too commercial. I will buy gifts, (yes I still need to go to the shops) and my nieces an...
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 16, 2015 1:59 am
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Topic: Ankle rehab vs surgery? Update...
Replies: 20
Views: 15971

Re: Ankle rehab vs surgery? Update...

So feeling a bit better after the surgeons appointment. I have surgery booked for early March. So hopefully my mares have foaled and been rebred by then. It's still unclear as to why I have major instability in my ankle so we are doing more imaging diagnostics before surgery. We do know that we will...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:01 am
Forum: Senior Horses/Senior Riders
Topic: Changes to expect in the aging horse
Replies: 11
Views: 11974

Re: Changes to expect in the aging horse

As others have said, each will age differently and at different rates. My 15 year old gelding aged dramatically as his navicular got worse, I put him down this past winter before his feet became to sore in the summer. I could tell it was definitely time for him. I have also put down an old gelding a...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:39 am
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Topic: Ankle rehab vs surgery? Update...
Replies: 20
Views: 15971

Re: Ankle rehab vs surgery?

Sooo, rehabbing my ankle is not going well, still having big issues with stability while on the farm, and pain while driving, doing farm chores, in bed, etc... And very little way of results as far as trying to strengthen the ankle. Needless to say riding has been out of the question, same too with ...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:22 am
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Topic: Goat People...invalid food suggestions
Replies: 25
Views: 17687

Re: Goat People...invalid food suggestions

My goat would be in heaven if he was in that situation and just milking it for all it was worth! He's not allowed in the house, although will try every method in his book to get in. He gets pissed at my dog who is allowed inside.... He will show his displeasure at being an outside only pet, by tryin...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:12 am
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Topic: For our goat lovers
Replies: 9
Views: 8535

Re: For our goat lovers

Do goats really scream like humans? By god yes! I never thought I would believe it either, until my goat got stood on by a horse. He was screaming bloody murder - if you didn't see it happen and only hear it, you would have thought it was a toddler screaming. (The goat in the picture attached is th...
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 14, 2015 12:38 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Mystery Lameness - Ideas?
Replies: 14
Views: 12904

Re: Mystery Lameness - Ideas?

Generally with joint issues, they cause the same level of (un)soundness everytime you do the same activity. Ie, if the horse is sore and reacts (lame) at something, everytime you transition from canter to trot, every time you walk down a hill, every time you go from walk to trot... Etc. the horse wi...
by Hoof'n it
Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:17 am
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Topic: Goat People...invalid food suggestions
Replies: 25
Views: 17687

Re: Goat People...invalid food suggestions

What about hay soaked in molasses water? Balage? Cut grass? All would get at least a little water in her system. She's probably still in shock of it all, so it may take a little while to get used to everything and being confined?!? My goat Robbie, got stood on by a horse, and I felt like an idiot ra...
by Hoof'n it
Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:42 am
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Topic: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH
Replies: 230
Views: 131541

Re: What will it take for gun lovers to say ENOUGH

I have never held a gun, let a lone seen a gun in real life more than a handful of times. I come from a country where gun rules are very tight and have big penalties if you are caught with one and don't carry a firearms license. You have to jump through hoops to get a firearms license. Do we still h...
by Hoof'n it
Thu Dec 10, 2015 6:25 am
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Topic: Diamond in the Rough--Progress Thread Spring 2017
Replies: 163
Views: 91603

Re: VHS--Looking for that Diamond in the Rough

Snork wrote:Somebody seriously named a horse Lucifer? That's all I'm going to say.


Well... I also (nick)named one of my colt foals lucifer, as he was an absolute arsehole... The devil reincarnated...
Glad to report that since his balls have been chopped he now no longer bears the name lucifer :lol:
by Hoof'n it
Tue Dec 08, 2015 7:50 am
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Topic: Where is "Home"?
Replies: 21
Views: 16016

Re: Where is "Home"?

Home is where the heart is....

For me that's my new farm.

It may be a bit different if my mum were still alive, as we had a really good relationship. But it's definitely not Dads place or anywhere else. It's where I am the happiest... On my farm, with all my animals!
by Hoof'n it
Mon Dec 07, 2015 12:40 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Haylege
Replies: 11
Views: 11203

Re: Haylege

Botulism is definitely a risk, but I think the areas where is it cut and how clean the grass is really decides how much risk it poses. It can come from the soil, a dead animal or even too much moisture in the bale. If it's in the soil, then the risk is much greater, especially if the contractor mows...
by Hoof'n it
Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:15 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Haylege
Replies: 11
Views: 11203

Re: Haylege

Silage can either be maize or grass...
Really depends on what crop the farmer planted or didn't plant that season.
by Hoof'n it
Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 26014

Re: Close, but how close?

Yup, if it's still going up and down. That means she's probably a little more way off than I've been thinking. My bet is still on the 12th ;) Generally the udder bags up in the night, when they do very little walking and down in the day with the exercise. Which is why it decreased after the walking ...
by Hoof'n it
Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 26014

Re: Close, but how close?

Still has a few more days to go!
But the countdown is definitely on!
by Hoof'n it
Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:59 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Haylege
Replies: 11
Views: 11203

Re: Haylege

From memory silage is bales/stored at just over 60% moisture, Balage is baled at 50% moisture and hay is less than 40% moisture. So silage is cut and only dried for a few hours, Balage is left for 24 hours and hay for a few days before baling, Silage is generally made into "stacks", so put...
by Hoof'n it
Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:04 am
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Topic: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?
Replies: 9
Views: 8753

Re: Does/did your horse have a special buddy?

Yea, after years of horses being in herds and alone and what not, you get used to having loner horses and buddies. I have 3 or 4 pairs at the moment who are 2 peas in a pod and you will find them attached all the time. If one goes away they are loners until they get back together. Then you have the ...
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:38 am
Forum: Veterinary, Nutrition, Grooming & Farrier Questions
Topic: Update update: back problem??(long)
Replies: 13
Views: 11279

Re: back problem??(long)

I have a feeling this is a find a needle in a hay stack type of issue. I would firstly consider a back issue maybe caused by an incorrect fitting saddle to begin with. So now any pressure on the sore spot (regardless of the fit of the saddle) puts pressure on it. If that is ruled out, if he has been...
by Hoof'n it
Wed Dec 02, 2015 6:26 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Close, but how close? ETA - it's a filly
Replies: 38
Views: 26014

Re: Close, but how close?

I would have put her due date at 12th Dec ;) Her teats haven't fully developed yet, so she will probably be another few days off at least. They will get a definite shape to them and probably start to look forward more. Its a very random season at the moment. A lot of studs have been saying the mares...
by Hoof'n it
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:16 am
Forum: Young Horse Forum and Breeding and Registries
Topic: Any new Southern Hemisphere foals?
Replies: 6
Views: 7597

Re: Any new Southern Hemisphere foals?

Oh she's getting bigger? And no doubt grumpier?
by Hoof'n it
Mon Nov 16, 2015 5:17 am
Forum: The Menagerie
Topic: Dogs on the bed, yes it no?
Replies: 31
Views: 24463

Re: Dogs on the bed, yes it no?

It's not my bed, I am apparently just allowed to use it! Dora (my staffy) not only has my bed, she also has her bed on the floor at the foot of the bed, and around 5 couches to lounge on... It's never really been a huge issue for me, as she has short black hair.... So you can't really see it when sh...

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