I am just now seeing this post, Marty. I'm not on LB as much as I used to be. But now I'm REALLY wondering if this is not what is/was up with Momma's itching. I couldn't maintain her weight on grass hay alone, and heaven knows we haven't had any real grass for years. So I've always maintained...
I think he's cute! He looks almost identical to how my Affie looks in the winter. She gets the heaviest wildest winter coat! (FYI That is Affie in my avatar pic when she was clipped)
Welcome to the forum! Sounds like you are on the right track with your new mare. I wouldn't worry about the pnuemobort shot, as I don't know of anyone that actually gives it. But check with your vet to be sure.
Marsha I think I may have you beat on being as far away as you can get. LOL
I live...
I have boer goats and horses. I don't keep them together in the same pens or pastures, but that is mainly because horses CANNOT have the medicated goat feed. The rumensin in it is deadly to horses.
I have had a few goats that would chew the manes and tails through the fence. It is very...
I've done nothing special for mine and they are doing great and still laying. Mine are free ranging and I don't feed and water them specifically. They drink out of the water troughs for the other animals and scratch in the hay for grain and bugs. (I feed wheat hay so lots of grain in it)