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rhondabrwn -> RE: Goat Tales (1/1/2016 10:57:05 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Joe D.
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ORIGINAL: rhondabrwn
... I can't afford to keep them fenced in, they need to browse on the foliage of the ranch. The same goes for the horse, alfalfa and ChaffHaye forage is more of a supplement and treat. The sames goes for sweet feed and carrots. They eat quite well actually.
Free range ranch?
Yep, everything runs free, even the chickens sometimes. The goat herd and stallion come running when I call them. Everyone is really just a big pet on Raindow's End Ranch. I spend time every day interacting with the herd. I try and go for a walk and everyone follows along like a big parade... even the stallion.
The property is fenced, but the goats can get through it so they browse out on the open range sometimes, but will soon return to the ranch yard where they lay in the sun and chew their cud.
People are often afraid their goats will stray off, but I learned up on the Navajo rez that their livestock all free range, goats, sheep, horses... everything. The Navajo have great herd dogs too. You try to approach their herd and you have 5 or 6 dogs lined up in front of you, just daring you to try something!
My property is fenced to keep range cattle OUT rather than my own livestock IN! Cattle are a real pain, they'll break down your fences, crap everywhere, and smell bad [:D]
I can smell a herd a mile away if the wind is blowing in the right direction. I had thought I'd raise a steer for meat, but no way... disgusting animals.
Always an adventure out here on the "edge" of living. [:)]
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