Thank you for the information. Do you collect the manure just from the dry lot or do you get it from their bedding? If you get it from bedding do you have hay mixed in? How do you get the hay out?
Twice a year, everything gets dug out and piled up. We gather all the old bedding and manure. It composts together. Check out this video. ruclips.net/video/MGU1qWZzHq0/видео.html
Hey there, just found your channel and have been binge watching! Love the information you share and the way you share it. Can I ask what breeds/crosses you gave found to be the most profitable for goats? As far as selling commercially?
Everyone seems to want size and structure when it comes to meat goats so you’re looking at Boer, Kiko, and Myotonic for all intents and purposes. We like to breed Boer bucks on dairy breeds such as alpine or Saanen to improve overall milk production. We have quite a few cross does that we breed back to larger meat bucks again. You will also just have to look at what the market in your area prefers. As a broad generalization, many of our Hispanic customers seem to prefer a larger goat with some fat. Many of our Islamic customers seem to prefer a leaner goat. If you have a sale barn in your area, you can call them and ask them what seems to sell best and at what weight. They will be more than happy to let you know. When you do well, they do well. 😎
I know from watching your other videos that you advocate using copper sulfate for worming. If we wanted to raise goats and sheep together, could we use a copper sulfate drench for our goats instead of copper boluses?
No. The copper sulfate drench does not provide a level of dietary copper. This is how we are able to use it for worming with sheep. You would need to give your goats an injection of Multimin 90, which is an injectable copper. This is the best way to get them the copper they need without the hassle of copper bolus.
Thanks so much for making this video! I often try to think how I can make the most of what I have, or make it better. Bees pollinate my garden and orchard, which then gives me an abundance of fruit and veggies, some of which I can use for myself or my animals (chickens LOVE "helping" me harvest), or sell to friends/coworkers. I do have a couple questions regarding pasture use. You have such a beautiful flat pasture; mine is very hilly. The flattest part is where my septic field is, but I've always been told not to let animals graze a septic field. Why is that? Also, the dip between 2 hills tends to get very wet in the springtime, but seems to dry out by mid-summer. I worry about letting animals graze an area that might be home to snails. Should it be safe once it dries out, or will snails still be roaming? Thanks again!
Hello, April. Thanks again for watching our videos. The septic field is where the clean water from your septic system re-enters the ground. This is a system of pipes, usually contained in some sort of gravel bed (depending on the age of the field and code in your area). We are always cautious about driving over septic fields because we do not want to cause any damage to the structure. You would especially want to be cautious about driving any heavy equipment over this area. I would not feel comfortable grazing a heavy footed animal(s) on it such as cattle. Thats just too much weight in a small area. In my opinion, your sheep or goats simply don't have the weight to cause any damage. In regard to your snail question, if its dry, the snails are more than likely not an issue. Thanks!
Copper is an essential micronutrient for plants, including grasses. Many grasses can accumulate copper, but the concentration and availability of copper in the soil also play a significant role in how much copper a particular grass species can absorb. Some grasses that tend to accumulate copper include: Ryegrass (Lolium spp.): Certain varieties of ryegrass can accumulate copper, especially in soils with higher copper levels. Fescue grass (Festuca spp.): Fescue grasses can also take up copper from the soil. Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon): Bermuda grass can accumulate copper under certain conditions. Buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides): This native grass in North America may accumulate copper if present in the soil. However, it's essential to note that while some grasses can accumulate copper, excessive copper in the soil can be toxic to plants. Copper uptake by plants is regulated, and high copper levels can harm both the grasses and the organisms that feed on them. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that copper levels in soil are within acceptable limits for healthy plant growth.
like how? how the hell somebody cant take profits of sheeps and goats? little maintenance little bit of sickness like what? i cant imagine failing with goats and sheeps
Farms close their doors every year due to the ever increasing cost of inputs. Fuel prices are driving the price of breeding stock, feed, supplies, and other necessities up while the market price for meat sales at the auction houses have fallen or stayed flat. If someone already owns land, that can be helpful. If they live in a moderate climate where pasture grows year round, this can be helpful as well. For someone starting out with nothing…. Buying land, breeding stock, fencing, the list is long… there are a lot of considerations. There are a lot of RUclips channels that make a lot of money by lying to people and telling them you can just dump some animals off on land and start raking in money. I suppose if you get free animals and dump them off on pasture you already own that has water and is already fenced in, this may be possible. Of course someone had to buy that land, someone paid for the fencing, someone ran the water, someone planted the pasture. Just a lot to think about.
Appreciate the old time wisdom. My chickens and ducks have been slacking on tick management. Might need some guineas... haha
Guineas seem to be getting more common. They kinda fell out of favor for a few years but we have been seeing a lot of them around.
Old but still inspiring. Thanks Tim!
Your grass is looking great these days.
Lots of good ideas to keep in mind as I go along. Thanks a lot!
Thanks! We appreciate it. 😬
Great info on making profit, it all adds up. Love the shirt!
Thanks! We appreciate you watching our channel and taking the time to leave us a kind word!
Absolutely fantastic channel. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Kevin. 👍🏻
outstanding Tim, thanks for letting us see the whole place and all the critters.
Hi, Gerald! No problem.
Well done bro thx for da knowledge always following thumbs up
Thank you! We always appreciate hearing from you and thanks again for leaving a kind message!
Super cool about the mini cows!! I love the diversity of your farm and all the methods of income you have. Super inspiring Tim!
Thank you. The mini cows are a lot of fun. They are $$$ unfortunately.
The best is not enough
God bless your family
Thank you my friend
Food for thought. Thanks Tim.
Very welcome
Ensyclopidia I Love your teaching
Thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for the information. Do you collect the manure just from the dry lot or do you get it from their bedding? If you get it from bedding do you have hay mixed in? How do you get the hay out?
Twice a year, everything gets dug out and piled up. We gather all the old bedding and manure. It composts together. Check out this video.
ruclips.net/video/MGU1qWZzHq0/видео.html
We've been thinking about getting some mini Herefords also.
They are pretty easy keepers! 👍🏻
Hey there, just found your channel and have been binge watching! Love the information you share and the way you share it. Can I ask what breeds/crosses you gave found to be the most profitable for goats? As far as selling commercially?
Everyone seems to want size and structure when it comes to meat goats so you’re looking at Boer, Kiko, and Myotonic for all intents and purposes. We like to breed Boer bucks on dairy breeds such as alpine or Saanen to improve overall milk production. We have quite a few cross does that we breed back to larger meat bucks again.
You will also just have to look at what the market in your area prefers. As a broad generalization, many of our Hispanic customers seem to prefer a larger goat with some fat. Many of our Islamic customers seem to prefer a leaner goat. If you have a sale barn in your area, you can call them and ask them what seems to sell best and at what weight. They will be more than happy to let you know. When you do well, they do well. 😎
@LinessaFarms Thank you for getting back to me! That's very helpful to know.
I know from watching your other videos that you advocate using copper sulfate for worming. If we wanted to raise goats and sheep together, could we use a copper sulfate drench for our goats instead of copper boluses?
No. The copper sulfate drench does not provide a level of dietary copper. This is how we are able to use it for worming with sheep. You would need to give your goats an injection of Multimin 90, which is an injectable copper. This is the best way to get them the copper they need without the hassle of copper bolus.
Thanks so much for making this video! I often try to think how I can make the most of what I have, or make it better. Bees pollinate my garden and orchard, which then gives me an abundance of fruit and veggies, some of which I can use for myself or my animals (chickens LOVE "helping" me harvest), or sell to friends/coworkers. I do have a couple questions regarding pasture use. You have such a beautiful flat pasture; mine is very hilly. The flattest part is where my septic field is, but I've always been told not to let animals graze a septic field. Why is that? Also, the dip between 2 hills tends to get very wet in the springtime, but seems to dry out by mid-summer. I worry about letting animals graze an area that might be home to snails. Should it be safe once it dries out, or will snails still be roaming? Thanks again!
Hello, April. Thanks again for watching our videos. The septic field is where the clean water from your septic system re-enters the ground. This is a system of pipes, usually contained in some sort of gravel bed (depending on the age of the field and code in your area). We are always cautious about driving over septic fields because we do not want to cause any damage to the structure. You would especially want to be cautious about driving any heavy equipment over this area. I would not feel comfortable grazing a heavy footed animal(s) on it such as cattle. Thats just too much weight in a small area. In my opinion, your sheep or goats simply don't have the weight to cause any damage. In regard to your snail question, if its dry, the snails are more than likely not an issue. Thanks!
Which grasses are rich in copper?
Copper is an essential micronutrient for plants, including grasses. Many grasses can accumulate copper, but the concentration and availability of copper in the soil also play a significant role in how much copper a particular grass species can absorb. Some grasses that tend to accumulate copper include:
Ryegrass (Lolium spp.): Certain varieties of ryegrass can accumulate copper, especially in soils with higher copper levels.
Fescue grass (Festuca spp.): Fescue grasses can also take up copper from the soil.
Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon): Bermuda grass can accumulate copper under certain conditions.
Buffalo grass (Bouteloua dactyloides): This native grass in North America may accumulate copper if present in the soil.
However, it's essential to note that while some grasses can accumulate copper, excessive copper in the soil can be toxic to plants. Copper uptake by plants is regulated, and high copper levels can harm both the grasses and the organisms that feed on them. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that copper levels in soil are within acceptable limits for healthy plant growth.
How do I identify sickness in goats?
The best way is to check body temperature if you are specifically concerned about an active bacterial infection.
like how? how the hell somebody cant take profits of sheeps and goats?
little maintenance
little bit of sickness
like what? i cant imagine failing with goats and sheeps
Farms close their doors every year due to the ever increasing cost of inputs. Fuel prices are driving the price of breeding stock, feed, supplies, and other necessities up while the market price for meat sales at the auction houses have fallen or stayed flat. If someone already owns land, that can be helpful. If they live in a moderate climate where pasture grows year round, this can be helpful as well. For someone starting out with nothing…. Buying land, breeding stock, fencing, the list is long… there are a lot of considerations. There are a lot of RUclips channels that make a lot of money by lying to people and telling them you can just dump some animals off on land and start raking in money. I suppose if you get free animals and dump them off on pasture you already own that has water and is already fenced in, this may be possible. Of course someone had to buy that land, someone paid for the fencing, someone ran the water, someone planted the pasture. Just a lot to think about.
With chickens, do you have rat problems? If so, how do you rid your place of them?
Nevermind, didn’t get all the way through the video yet. Lol! I got 2 on order.
The only time I see a rat is when they are dead. The cats do a fantastic job of keeping up with them. Please keep us posted on how everything goes!
@@LinessaFarms will do! Definitely starting out small on my mini farm.
What can be responsible for swelling on the side of a goats chin before they die?
Abscess, CL, or other bacterial infections. It may be completely unrelated as well. Difficult to know.
24:25 it’s the same one 😂
You gotta watch those gingers. 😂
I don't let my chickens free range. They poop on the goats. Guineas are better
Agreed. The chickens are messy.