When should I first clip?

Discussion in 'Dairy Goat Info' started by Shykid Acres, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. Feb 22, 2008 #1
    Shykid Acres

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    I live in central NY. The highs this coming week will be in the thirties. I'm thinking too cold still for sure. When SHOULD I first clip? What steady temp is good? :shrug
     
    Shykid Acres, Feb 22, 2008
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  3. Feb 22, 2008 #2
    Sondra

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    I dairy clip anyone due to freshen regarless of weather
     
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  5. Feb 22, 2008 #3
    Kaye White

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    NY?? I'd wait!! I don't clip until after Easter. It's early this year...so I may add a week.

    Dairy clips= rear end, back of legs and udder I do just before they kid. But, leave the other hair for warmth.
    Kaye
     
    Kaye White, Feb 22, 2008
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  6. Feb 22, 2008 #4
    Shykid Acres

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    Sounds good. Thanks! :D
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2008 #5
    Melissa

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    yea, I'd wait at least till late March or even into April for you. the low temps need to stay at least in the upper 60's for me to feel good about trimming.

    -Melissa
     
    Melissa, Feb 23, 2008
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