DRYING UP THE MILKERS, BAD NEWS & THE DOELINGS JOIN THE HERD
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- Welcome to the Blue Cactus Dairy Goat Ranch! We breed show quality Nigerian Dwarf Goats! We currently have a herd of 26 does and 6 bucks. Our herd is rotationally grazed on our 11 acre homestead in Arizona. We make cheese and soap from the milk we get and we also raise
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You didn't have to put yourself out there like that and could have hidden the truth but you chose to be upfront, honest and educational towards your audience. It shows integrity, responsibility and passion for the breed. You gained one more dedicated follower because you are doing the right thing. 💖
I agree.
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Thank You for being honest and answering my questions before I asked them! Venus is such a beautiful doeling! Sad day for the herd!
I’m interested though, could you have had her desexed and then sold? So she couldn’t breed again but could be a pet?
Just like chickens. There is always a pecking order.
So sorry about little Venus. She's such a beautiful little doe. My prayers are with you
Crystal, I am so sorry. Good thing you saw it now and not after she was bred.
You please take care and be safe
Awww I feel for you Crystal, a tough but necessary decision which can't have been easy for you 😢 The fact that you show goats is definitely a big reason to cull this peculiarity out of the herd. It was weird watching how she was wanting so much of your attention during the shooting of video, almost like she knew and was trying to tell you she still loves you no matter what.... So much respect and love for you ❤️. Now I am going to rewind video and watch the madness that is goats frolicking and having fun... Priceless 😂🤣
good for you for being such a responsible breeder.
Now that I’ve been informed as to the term cull, I thank you for sharing the true side of raising goats. You could have omitted that.
Though difficult for me, I understand the business side of your decision.
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Omg I heard the quiver in your voice when you broke the news about Venus. I literally cried, but your explanation was clear and I totally understand. It will be difficult and you are doing the right thing. 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️ Love all your videos good or bad, it is all educational. 🤗🙏🏽❤️
Awe crystal I know your heart is shattered. I wish all the people who think it’s ok to live as a pet understood half of what you do. You are a blessing to Venus.
Sorry to hear about venus can hear in your voice it's upsetting ,I know you love each and every one dont be disappointed in yourself, you are a wonderful caring person who loves your goats,.wow can't wait to see the milk machine.omg look at them go. It's like there saying" yeah we get to be with the big does" I love lodi!!! It' is nice to see them having fun.
There all beautiful kids
I love the way they wag their tails when they jump up onto the milking stand!
I’m so sorry that Venus has to be culled because of the emotional and financial implications. I continue to have so much respect for the professional and kind way you take care of and grow your herd of goats. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry to hear about Venus. My heart breaks for you. However, I commend you for doing the right thing for the betterment of the breed. Difficult decisions are part of being a responsible breeder. It doesn't make things any easier though. Please know you have lots of people in your corner supporting you and what you have to do. {{Hugs}}
There’s nothing more BEAUTIFUL seeing those BABIES running around with the BIG Guy’s…..It BLOWS my Mind how You know each one of them by name….
Bummer about Venus. Sorry to hear it. She's so gorgeous, but faults are faults and it's better to handle it now than to breed later & cross fingers that she won't pass it along. You're a very responsible breeder. I appreciate that you shared this with your fans.
Please ignore bad comments. Crystal you have such a big heart and you love your animals so fiercely. I know that you work very very hard for your animals and with your animals. At the end of the day this is your livelihood not just a hobby. You and your family are beautiful and I hope you have a great week!
Thank you for recognizing that! This is NOT an easy one for me but necessary 😔. I hope you have a wonderful week as well!
My heart is breaking for you. She is such a pretty goat!
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Don't beat yourself up too badly. I bought a doeling from a reputable breeder, brought her to the farm at 10 weeks of age. I know they checked her and I did as well after she got here. About 6 months later I was shaving her for a show...she had a fishtail teat! 😭😭😭 After talking with several of my goat friends they all said the same had happened and they found it later (usually when shaving). It makes me think it takes some time to develop? Just a thought. I am so sorry...it is truly a blow.
Thank you for sharing this!! I wasn't sure how it got past me and was wondering if it can come up later. Sorry that happened to you! Sucks bad!
Harder to see on a newborn because they are small. It becomes more obvious when they grow. In 8 years of breeding I have only seen this once. No one in her lineage had an extra teat. It was more likely caused by nutritional imbalance.
In contrast, my unregistered matriarch had an extra teat. She has several litters of strong, healthy goats, none had an extra teat, split teat or any defects at all. Four more generations were born from her line and none of them have teat defects. I canceled her sale and kept her as a non productive goat.
Ironically, the first and only kid to pop out with an extra teat was a registered kid from coveted dairy lines and not related to my unregistered doe who had the extra teat which did not pass to any of her progeny.
@@BlueCactusDairyGoatsI have not seen this video does it mean Venus will have to be euthanized? I also watched the video of Kimmy of 2022 when she gave birth to the boy with the underbite and I always wondered if he was able to eat or what happened to him if you could please tell me was he able to be saved or someone’s pet or did he end up not making it, I just love to watch every single one of your videos and I can explain it, but I have birds that make goat noises because I have anxiety and for whatever reason your voice or your videos are just medicine for my soul. I just love you and your family and I think the world of you, you literally should have wonder woman and wonder mom and your dumb wonderful amazing person that I admire with every ounce of my soul. The only reason I ask is because I love research and I used to be a teacher before I became disabled in. I just wondered and maybe I don’t know the answer, I know that you love the goats and the goats know that you love them because you’re goats literally respond like dogs and puppies when you call them they immediately are there for you. You’re there for them and you comfort them they comfort you they could be your emotional support. They’re just always Cheering for you and that’s why I find your videos so amazing and the only reason I haven’t tried the soap is because I have food allergies and I have sensitive skin. God has a sense of humor because I’m allergic to chocolate and cocoa otherwise known as Theo Broman and I was checking out the, Lumi and the main ingredient does not say Coco but it just say Theo Broman so that would be my only question is if you think that if I ever get money, which one should I try? Would it be the honey one or should I just buy one and just have it, something from Luke cactus because I’ve often looked just to see if you have shirts because I just love you and I’m not weird. I’m just a big huge fan of your family anyway God bless you and I totally understand if you’re too busy to answer this and I’m sorry that I wrote a long novel. It’s part of my anxiety. I talk way too much.
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Shes so sweet, I hope she gets to just live out her life and be a buddy to someone. :( I'm so sorry
I can’t wait to see Lodi’s babies this coming year!😍
You’re making the responsible decision as breeder. As heartbreaking as it is. 😢
I had a similar experience with a gorgeous blue eyed Nigerian buck I’d purchased this summer. I completely forgot to check the teats at the time of purchase but as soon as I got him home I checked him over and sure enough he had four. It was so disappointing since I had planned to use him for breeding this fall. He went to a pet only home as a wether. It sucks there’s no safe way for a doe to be sterilized, she’s such a beautiful girl.
Yeah I was wondering too if doe goats can be sterilized? I hope they can keep her as a pet and not kill her !
Melody Crawford Does can’t be spayed unfortunately, goats have trouble metabolizing the sedation. And it’s a very invasive procedure with a really painful recovery period. 😕 There’s a high chance she’d die from it.
What about chemical castration.
Annalie Smit I have never heard of that being done with goats so I can’t give much input on that. Putting chemicals of any kind in an animal’s body always carries risks, even routine vaccinations can cause life threatening reactions on occasion.
I would assume that it’s a costly process too, not something most people would be able to afford for a pet animal. If they did sell her as a pet they’d have to trust the buyer not to try breeding her despite what they’ve been told and sadly most people would still try everything to get her bred.
How can boys have teets? I'm confused
Lodi looked so happy to have some girls her size! (And smaller)
It really sucks about Venus but honestly I'm so glad this wasn't about Dreamer, who can't be replaced.
I absolutely love this family and their commitment to their herd. I especially like Crystal, her honesty and ability to sgare her knowledge amazes me. I've never been a goat fan until I found their site. Can't wait to see what is coming in the future with the milking machine.
That's so sad. I hate that y'all are going through this...bigs hugs!
Ugh, I'm so sorry, hun. Thank you for all that you do. It's abundant and amazing. :)
Oh, breaks my heart to hear about Vénus! She is such a sweet baby! You can’t give her to someone
If only we could change things by beating ourselves up! We’d all be black and blue.
I’m not a religious person; however, the theme in the Serenity Prayer has been helpful to me.....to accept the things we cannot change, to change the things we can, and the hope and the prayer to have the wisdom to know the difference.
My father who went to hid grave in 1966, taught me that when I was a little girl. I learned since then that only God can change things. Believe in His blood sacrifice , the cross, for all of us because He loved us. He went to the cross as a human, not God. Then He was burried. He rose the third day. 1st Cor 15: 3 and 4.
The Holy Spirit ID' you with all of this when you believed and now your salvation is forever, eternal in the heavens. Living and ruling among the stars with Christ Jesus.
Crystal, I can’t imagine what you are feeling... I admire you and your ENTIRE family (even Iris) being involved, it takes tremendous teamwork and emotions can run high. THEN TO TOP IT ALL OFF YOU PUBLISH YOUR LIFE 💕
That takes extra time and strength (and a thick hide) as everyone has an opinion to give 🙄 regardless if you asked for it or not. THIS IS YOUR HERD, YOUR DECISIONS...I know you don’t make decisions lightly... anyone with eyes 👀 can see that and you only have to see one video to know your sweet, sweet, heart. May God be with you and your family and may He ever bless your family as you devote yourselves to Him. Thank you for all that you have taught me and for giving me and my grandson a wonderful adventure and 2 of the sweetest boys ever! Oakey and Luka still think they are bottle babies... and are so gentle for bucks!!
Hey Crystal and family!
Great video, it's always nice to see you guys, and know that you are well.
I appreciate your honestly, when it comes to the good, bad, and the ugly, of farm life.
Hugs ❤️
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Crystal, I'm so sorry about Venus. My heart broke as I hear the devastation in your voice. Venus will still have very important purpose just as the wethers do. Thank you for sharin', I appreciate it. :)
I bet when maybelline gets bigger she’s not gonna take anything from anyone!! She’s one tough cookie!!! 😂💙🐐
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So sorry you’re going through this. Such a hard but responsible choice that I fully respect.
I would have be taking Venus in as for a pet and companion with my other animals.
Poor Venus. Cant you keep her as a pet? Has it been raining? You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sending us your videos. I appreciate your dedication
Great video Crystal, so sorry for the news but totally get it, Emily and Darren are growing up fast, I think it would be a good idea to update the family picture including your granddaughter, you all work so hard, credit to you all ☺
Thanks for explaining why you do things. Bless you & your family. Your poochie is having a great snooze
Love my Simple Pulse milking machine! Been using mine for almost 2 years. Great decision.
Appreciate your integrity, Crystal.
I think you're doing the right thing.
A farm has to have productive animals or you would be throwing money away.
Sorry it had to be Venus - the good news is you have normal siblings of hers that get to stay and help improve the herd.
I'm praying Arizona and California get some much needed rain soon!
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My dear, it's not your decision to make.
Pay Crystal $1,000 for Venus so you aren't just virtue signaling.
If the doe isn't for sale, it's out of your hands.
Just seeing the video and could hear it in your voice how devastated you were. Thank you for being up front and honest about it and as usual I learned more about goat breeding and how to be responsible breeder. Sending hugs from Dakota and me.
Thank you for not just showing the sweet and fluffy side of ranching. Culling is a sad part of life, and im sorry you have to make that decision. I love your channel. I was also blown away when you said 90 degrees was cooler. Wowza. I'll never complain about Ohio weather again!
Culling as in killing/harvesting etc?
Look at your beautiful heard you all did that congratulations they are spectacular. I'm really sorry about venus.
Oh no that's sad news, I'm really sorry to hear that Crystal. Glad the doelings are part of the main herd now though, a little less work for all of you!
Years ago we had a ADGA GCH doe 3*** star milker [dif. breed]. we purchased her from another breeder [who failed to tell us she had a multiple teated offspring previously]. TOTAL devastation when that trait breeds through!!! Her fabulous confirmation and milk production and great genetics was all trashed. We found offspring and siblings w/o visibly showing the teat defect still tended to throw it down the line. We sooooo feel your pain!!! Be very vigilant in watching offspring of remaining siblings. I wish this had never happened, but you are taking a strong stand. Wishing you the best.
Hey Crystal sorry about Venus that sucks. I just now got to watch you I've been away because my baby got a tummy bug and then Colorado got a blizzard and then I lost some livestock thanks to that blizzard. And my baby's fixing to turn one. Things have been crazy in Colorado to say the least. Hopefully everything else yall have planned will go smoothly. Going to get a well here soon and maybe some emu's we will see lol. Thanks for always sharing everything with us and showing how to deal with even the hard times. ❤💯
Hello how are you doing. I’m really sorry to hear about that. it’s very tough making decisions on the farm. its probably one of my toughest things to do. At the end of the day you have to think about what’s best for your herd. That’s something you definitely don’t want to inherit as time goes by.
Thank you for sharing take care and God bless♥️
I am amazed at how the goats just jump right on up to get milked simply amazing
Guys all I ask is for you to be respectful for her, she has made her decision and no amount of pleading will probably change it. While it sucks, she is a breeder and producer. It is so easy to get attached to every single goat she has, especially if you have seen their birth. She has to do what's right for her herd and for others herds or even pets. Venus is similar to Anna in a way, she wasn't producing and had to get culled. It's a shitty decision but it has to be made. Sadly you cannot always trust others even if they have the best intentions, so rehoming isn't a possibility. You can't keep every animal around forever and as I have heard farmers say, someday livestock will be deadstock.
Crystal, knowing how much you love your goats and care about improving the breed, I am sure your decision was a difficult one to make. Thank you for sharing all parts of Blue Cactus life, good and difficult times💙
I love watching the goats in the field playing. I have a half-grown kitten who joins me watching! I am so sorry about your sweet girl. I am a crier, I think you are too. I am sending love for you and Venus!
That’s so sad about Venus. I would totally take her and never breed her but I’m in Australia. 🙁 but I am sure that you guys know what’s best. You are really responsible Crystal! You’re so strong!
By sharing about the cull you are helping the next person to understand. I emphasize with your heartache 💔. There is a purpose this has gone on this far. You may not be able to see the ripple in the pond. Thank you for having the courage to share.
I Kno it's late I did have a doe born and she has two extra teats or fishtail teat. It's really common in meat goats as it's not used for milk and most farmers dont look.
Awhhhh cassie is soooooooo SWEET.... such a SWEETY PIE!😘🌿🌿🌿🌻🍃🍃🍃
Genetics are amazing at how you get the odd crop out. We had to cull our first registered ewe lamb this year. She will not breed.☹️ Your ethics are awesome. Thank you.
U guys should set up a petting carrel type situation For people to come out by appointment of coarse And pay to spend time with the herd out in the pasture I would gladly pay $150 to meet all the beautiful doe's and Im sure many many many others would do the same after this epidemic thing passes of coarse! That could be a way to earn some money for future projects and what-not
I would go on a trip from europe to usa just to see the herd😂
The cost of insurance coverage would cost more than they could make.
Aww!! They all really love you Crystal!!You are so great with them! They all love you!
Bummer about the little lady...
Have a good evening 🌻🌻🌻
Despite having to cull Venus, this was such cute video. I love watching them run and jump around! But, thank you for being honest, and up front with your viewers. You, and only you know your herd, and what's best for them. It may be a difficult decision, but know, it's the right decision. Your goats do live a wonderful awesome life!!
The one that has the more white has a heart on her right hip.
Heartbreaking to have to euthanase , but like you said, you cant risk breeding that on.... I am a new follower, a goat lover, and just Love your videos.. AND, your goats are as spoilt as mine. Mine have access to my house when I’m home, they’ll come in and chill out and sleep on the Lino floor, or run up and down the hallway, then outside they head. They are the funniest pets to have, and loving... Keep doing what you’re doing and I’ll be looking for all your new vids... ❤️❤️
Made me cry watching you explain about Venus. Your raw emotion was tough to watch. The hard decisions stink, but is needed for the future generations. Hugs to you guys 💕
Aw so sorry you have to make that tough decision 😢 They're so cute bouncing around out in the field altogether!
Boy your babies sure love you
I am so sorry about venus she is such a beautiful sweet baby. U know best on what to do. RIP sweet girl. 🙏💔😥
I am sorry..I can hear the pain in your voice..hugs..ive learned so much from your videos and am planning on getting a few goats..
It’s beautiful now. I walked outside and it was70 and my body responded with a shiver and a thought. I need a sweater! Lol. Lol
I just LOVE seeing herd out on pasture. Watching them run and play makes the heart happy.
I can tell in your voice, you are heart broken. So sorry this happened! Don't be so hard on yourself. You are human. We all make mistakes. I always wanted goats, but I am old and live my dream through you.
Your first 3:20 is why I watch your channel! Its like having an experienced goat neighbor!!!
Be a bit gentle on yourself Crystal, you had SO much going on when Venus was born, you’d never expected quads, let alone high needs premie quads. Sadly it’s proof that, despite appearances, you are only human. It truly sucks the big one that it’s happened, and I applaud your dedication to bettering your herd and the breed, even when it hurts your heart to do so.
love that your truthful but you need to spread your hay better so they don't fight
So sorry about sweet Venus. She was well loved by many but most importantly by you. Sometimes being responsible sucks, but it’s admirable that you would make such a tough decision out of love and pride for your Hurd.
Girl I love how you do things a lot! girls just trot their butts right over I’m so sorry honey big hugs 🤗
Could you keep Venus as a companion for the retired dose?
The retired does stay with the herd so a companion isn’t needed :)
You said it. Extra teats should be a cull in any breed of goat IMO. Way to go and I'm with you!
Awww...that's gotta be tough...but necessary. She was well loved.
You my Dear are THE GOAT WHISPER... FOR SURE... 🐐🐐🐽🐂🌹🌹🌹
Had to chuckle when you said your temperature was dropping into the 90's. For us that'd be incredibly hot. During that freak cold snap the other day, our temperature dropped to about 23°F at night and about 36-40°F during the day with 6 inches of snow! (were in Colorado). Hottest temperature we ever see is 80-85°F in the middle of summer.
They all love you so much it’s so precious💕
I am so sorry to hear about Venus. As responsible goat lovers we sometimes have to make very hard decisions. I have learned so much from your channel and hope if needed I can make those hard decisions. Prayers to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I’m so sorry about Venus! I wish she could just live on your farm and just not breed. I understand that these are very hard decisions and I’m so very sorry that y’all are having to go through this!! Much love to you, your family, and your herd! 💖💖💖
“Mommy, the big girls are being mean.”
I just watched Heather have the baby with the heart I was like I know I see her in another video I believe you called her dreamer beautiful . I'm so sorry about the baby you got to pull . But you really didn't have a choice .
You don't have to cull those with extra teats. I thought I would have to take two of my does out mating, but with very little work I have been able to milk them with the Simple Pulse milking machine. You learn how to do it, and requires guiding the teats more into the inflation, but once lock on it is not difficult.
You should not be breeding animals that have defects. These are dairy goats and they need to have an udder that is functional. Numerary teats can cause multiple issues for the animal, their kids, and a buyer. Even if your does with extra teats have kids that don't, they may carry the gene. Then you sell a goat that carries the gene just for another family to find out after investing a lot of time and money into them. If more people were responsible breeders and stopped breeding animals like this, the issue wouldn't be so bad.
I love 💕 your videos thanks for sharing
You might try feeding in a couple spots to dial down the stress of who's higher. With multiple feed spots, the high ones can pick and the others can also eat
Oh no. I am so sorry, Thank you for sharring. I went out and double checked mine.
You can hear in your voice that your heartbroken. So sorry to hear you had to cull her.
It does suck, but you’re making the right (and very hard!) decision.
Crystal im so sorry about Venus. Im heartbroken for you and could hear the sadness in your voice too. Don't beat yourself up for not noticing sooner. Like you said you were focused on keeping her alive. Hang in there.
Sad to hear about Venus. You really do have a beautiful herd though! ❤️
I love the Goats
It's amazing machaallah
awww....that so sucks about Venus but as you said you have to do what is best for your herd...But hopefully big sissy will give you a pretty doe to remember Venus! Can't wait to see which doe goes with which buck!! So excited to see new babies in several months will next year lol...
I am so sad about Venus. This is why I don’t have a farm, even though I would love to have one and raise goats and chickens. But only as pets. I doubt I could ever make this difficult decision and not cry for weeks afterwards. I truly wish there was a way to make her a companion to the retiring goats.she is such a beautiful baby 😭
Very sad seeing as you are so attached to Venus. But Im glad you show the tough times of breeding animals as well as the good times.
I watched this video hours ago but I still can't stop thinking about little Venus. I'm so sorry! But you have to do what's best no matter how hard it is. Take care!
I just recently started watching your videos. I am not a goat farmer I know absolutely nothing about goats however I have learned quite a bit from you. My sister has a farm and raises goats and I have passed your videos on to her. I'm amazed at how much work goes into maintaining your farm and your herd. Do you also work outside of the home and are your kids homeschooled. They seem to enjoy the farm as well I hope that you will continue to show videos as your herd progresses and as you learn everyday new things about your heard. I scan TH-cam every day to see if there's a new video out I will continue to watch and pass on your videos so that my friends and family will see what farming life is like. I wish you well for the new year that is exciting breeding season
Aww, sorry to hear that. Hugs! All the girls look great. Gearing up for my first year of breeding. Eeeee!!! The weather has been cooler and nice here in Texas this last week too.
I am so excited for you!! You know I want updates gurl!!
Blue Cactus Dairy Goats I will most definitely!!