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Cant Find Trailer..

RuKidding — Thur, 05 Nov 2009 15:26:11 GMT

Hey everyone. I am looking for an all aluminum low profile stock trailer. I cant seem to locate one at any of my locale dealers. New or used. If you know where one is or have one for sale please contact me. Thanks

show wethers

Unregistered — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:24:07 GMT

show wethers how do you take off weight on a show wethers middle without taking off finish everywhere else. They will be put on a diet.

Goat gossip 78

sealawyer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:18:07 GMT

10/28/09

Goat Gossip 78

We have made the connection, now which way do we turn?

Im champin at the bit! Im ready to take off! Hitch me up with the rest of the team of like-minded goat producers and we are liable to burn the wheels right off of the progress wagon! We are a hard charging group that has a lot of want, but not much how to. We want to see the caprine industry prosper and grow into something to rival the other meat, dairy, and clothing industries, but lack a great deal of guidance and focus. We know what direction that we want our industry to go, but we dont know which turns to make to get to our destination...

We have hoped and dreamed of an organization that will represent us on a national and state level and work to bring our industry into every home in America, whether it is a meat, dairy, or clothing product. Im going to quote a fellow producer and I hope that they dont call me a big, fat plagiarizer, I want a group that will get just as powerful as the NCBA (National Cattlemens Beef Assn.) They have lobbies and different committees and are the ones that hire Sam Elliott, etc. to promote "Beef It's whats for Dinner campaigns. We need to be there someday.... doing all those things to put money in goat producers pockets and protect our rights. Now thats a whole heap of want!

The dairy cow folks have the mustached stars, the pork folks vend the other white meat, the egg is incredible and edible, and poultry is one of the most popular foodstuffs on the tables of America. Goat dairy products are becoming increasingly popular as cheeses and milk are being discovered by more and more adventurous folks and the lactose intolerant of our population. Goat meat is and will always be popular among the immigrant population that is coming to America and is growing in popularity among the Foodies, as my friend Lynda Kofford-Di- Di Cicco in Washington State, calls the more discerning folks who enjoy a varied and extraordinary bill of fare.

There is a growing market for our lean, delicious goat meat and tasty dairy products, and our warm and comfortable clothing produced with mohair and cashmere. It is right there in front of all producers to reach out and grasp and develop if we would only shed our short-sightedness and overcome our fear of prosperity. Yeah, we are afraid of making money! Every time opportunity knocks we turn off all the lights and hide in the bathroom! Instead of uniting to take advantage of the opportunities that practically jump up and bite us in our collective hindquarters, we debate the issue till we pick it apart then let it fade out until it dies on the vine. We have niche market ingrained into our psyche.

We form associations and organizations to give ourselves a forum to share our views and ideas, and unite for the good ol common cause of promoting the caprine industry. Then we drop the whole enchilada in the lap of the elected officials and worker bees willing to tote that barge and lift that bale and fade into the background until something happens like a sale or show that we can participate in. Notice: I said participate in, not give your best efforts to help out at or support by promoting until your literal and figurative voice gives out! We like to jump up on our soap box on any forum such as yahoo goat groups or the various message boards to carp and complain about the services provided by our associations volunteer officials and paid employees, but when it comes time to step up and run for an unpaid position on the board of directors or volunteer for a committee we always seem to not have the time. (Mr. Bill, I write the Goat Gossip, do the public relations and events coordination work for the Freestone Co. Goat Breeders Assn. and help promote and provide sweat equity for the ETGRA, NETGRA, and anyone else who asks. Including the AMGA. Just call or e-mail if you need help! I aint got much money, but I got a whole lot of gumption and a computer that I know how to use! Unless you care to give out on the gump and only apply the shun, then I will understand both our points of view.)

Many of the membership in the various associations feel alienated and that their positions and opinions are discounted and disregarded by the powers that be in these organizations because of inactivity by the BOD or they feel that the BOD is too busy following their own agenda with a total disregard for the views and opinions of the membership. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board, if you want to feel the pulse of the goat production community, all you have to do is get on the computational machine and join the various yahoo groups, message boards, and blogs that are available on the internet. The computational machine is a very powerful tool that can either make or break any association, organization, or entity that relies on dues and fees paying members. You can choose to not upgrade your web sites, send out e-notices and newsletters, or ignore the inquiries of your members up to a certain point, but sooner or later it will all come back to haunt you! Folks want the latest info and will move on to bigger and better if you all have nothing to provide!!!

It is time! It is time to stop complaining and moaning about what everyone else is doing and get to work! Stop worrying about the Joness and be the durned Joness! Stop crying about funds and participation and offer something worthwhile for the members to believe in. LISTEN TO THE MEMBERS WHO ELECTED YOU ALL!

FOLLOW THE ELECTED OFFICIALS GUIDELINES AND STICK TO THE PROGRAM UNTIL THEY ARE NOT FOLLOWING YOUR WISHES AND THEN ELECT SOMEONE WHO WILL!!!

Us antsy goat producers are getting tired of the same old folderol and are ready to hitch our team to an association or federation that is proactive instead of inactive. So get to work, ya bunch of slackers! Usns are getting tired of just lollygaggin around and are ready to move on to bigger and better things!

The FCGBA will hold its next meeting at the Freestone Co. Courthouse in Fairfield on Nov. 10^th at 7 p.m. Topics on the agenda are opening up the membership to folks Statewide and the scholarship fund raisers. All of the good citizens of Anderson, Freestone, Henderson, Limestone, Leon, and Navarro Cos. are invited to attend and join our association if you care to.

The ETGRA is having a raffle for a portable hayrack. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. The hayrack was made by Greg Ashabranner and consists of three pieces. It can be assembled by one person in about five minutes and holds one square bale of hay. The hayrack is easy to move from pasture to pasture as you rotate your herd. The winning ticket will be drawn at the January, 2010 general membership meeting. Tickets will be sold at all association events. Tickets may also be purchased by mail, please include your name, address, contact phone number. Make checks payable to ETGRA and mail to P O Box 152937; Lufkin, Texas75915, for info go to http://www.etgra.com

NETGRA Catalogue Production Sale - NOVEMBER 14th, 2009. Location: Hunt County Fairgrounds, Viewing: 9:00am - 11:00am, Lunch: 11:00am - 12:30am, Sale: 1:00pm. Catalogue will be available on http://www.boergoats.com at a later date. See special events page at http://www.netgra.com for the special notice on consignments.

Thats all I have. Contact me if you have any goat gossip at 903-388-8528 or e-mail clwyer@gmail.com. Bye, for now.

5 Star Sale Ada Winners

WindyAcres — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:44:54 GMT

A Big Thanks to all who attended the 5 Star Production Sale in Yale,OK this weekend. The time, facilities, seminars, people, meal and visitation was all Great! Congratulations to the The Teels, Steve Collins and Debby Taylor who left the Sale to Show in Ada on Sunday.
Lot # 4 Windy Acres BJ's Destiny was Yearling Division Grand Doe in the 1st Show!
Lot # 64 CSB TST1 Y 112 was Overall Grand Doe in the 2nd Show . She is a daughter of Circle Star Ruger Reloaded and Windy Acres Prairie Sapphire. She left the show with 57 Points! Noah Teel showed both does and was Super Excited!
Again, Congrats to All and Many Thanks!

Semen Collection

Unregistered — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:07:11 GMT

My good friends from Superior Semen(Geff and Nance) will be in Texas and at our house Oct. 30th, Oct 31st, and Nov 1st. If you are interested in having your buck collected or any AI work, and live in the Hamilton(Central Texas) area give me a call at 325-885-2331 or 325-938-7827 K&D Boer Goats(Kirk or Darlene Perry). We already have several ranches set up and still have room for more. Get the insurance you need in the tank. I believe they still charge $3.00 per frozen straw. If you have Friends that do not read this web site please let them know about this opp.

PS Love this site with all of the talk.

Image Verification

zaptex — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:48:17 GMT

When you post a message or reply to a message, you will now have to do an image verification. Hopefully this will cut out those crazy messages that have been showing up on the message board.

Happy Posting!

Callene Zapalac

Brenda Pullin-Fired!

Unregistered — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 04:26:37 GMT

White Knights to the rescue. Any Thoughts? Is Sandy Smith a hero or villain? Will the ABGA be in better or worse shape? Will Brenda tell the ABGA to stick it, if the petition to save her succeeds. We will see as the World Turns.

Goats Milk Soap- NEw SCENTS

ICBoers — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:09:28 GMT

I am making homemade Goats Milk Soap. The soap is good for your skin and is super moisturizing, these soaps won't dry out your skin like some of the store bought soaps can. They are made from quality ingredients. The oils that are used are Coconut Oil, Olive Oil and Corn Oil, each batch also has Sweet Almond Oil and Apricot Kernel oil added.

These make wonderful Christmas gifts or gifts for other occasions. Get your orders in now. 2 oz bars are $3.50 and the 4oz bars are $6.00. Discounts are available for multiple purchases. Shipping will be $4.95 from one bar to as many bars as I can fit in the Priority Mail flat rate shipping box.

I have the following fragrance available and more added all the time. If you are looking for something specific please let me know and I can most likely get it for you.

Pumpkin Pie
Apples and Oranges
Cinnamon Bun
Cranberry
Cucumber Melon
Chrsitmas Cookie
Blackberry Vanilla
Pink Grapefruit
Orange
Vanilla
Lemon
Citrus Burst
Lavender
Chocolate mint
Oatmeal Milk and Honey
Love Spell (Victoria's Secret type)
Peppermint Kisses
Cinnamon Apple
Coffee- This one is great for removing odors, and yes it does work on that all too familiar Buck Smell! A must have for every goat owner.

Ft. Worth Stock Show

BubbaDon — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:49:49 GMT

They have mailed the Premium books. Julie Brown and Eddie Holland are the judges this year. Deadline for entry is November 15.

Show Advise

Unregistered — Thur, 01 Oct 2009 13:43:42 GMT

Hello,
We are new to Goats and showing and are planning on going to a show where Wes Hallman will be Judging. What kind of Goat will Mr. Hallman be looking for and how do we prepare. We were told he judged the last Nationals, what are Nationals? Any suggestions and or help would be appreciated.

Need med. advise

RuKidding — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:07:03 GMT

Looking for advise...We have a doe who is due in a week. She is caring a lot of weight. Yesterday I noticed her front legs looked swollen and having some difficulty walking. She is penned in a 12x10 or so pen. Any advise will be helpful. Thanks

What makes up a good show

e3farms — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:31:19 GMT

No matter which organization sanctions the show, what things to you make up a good show? (besides winning)

prizes, free meal, good wash racks, heated and cooled area, good pens, easy excess, friendly family atmosphere....

What things would draw you back to a show?

Edit:

So how about a dual show that would give you points in both ABGA and Inter.BGA with the same animal in the same show, if your animal is dual registered. Useing only judges that were dual certified in both. Having 2 open shows and 2 Jr. shows in 2 days. (One of each each day)

Cowboy Classic Fall Production Sale

Unregistered — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:25:33 GMT

Be sure to make plans to attend the "Fall Cowboy Classic Production Sale" Oct. 3rd in Yale,Ok. Are catch it on DV Action. See a few lots at "kanddboergoats.com" does for sale page. The full catalog can be found at "boergoats.com"

Aoudad info?

firecreek — Thur, 24 Sep 2009 14:15:29 GMT

A friend and I have an Aoudad bottle baby that might have sore mouth. Do any of you have any ideas to make it easier for it to eat.? I'm afraid we are going to lose it.
Judy Shores

Show Wethers

cleve — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:49:45 GMT

Does any one still have show wethers for sale? I am looking for 2. Thanks in advance.