tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post3567158921475964474..comments2023-10-21T16:38:35.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from Frank and Fern: Picking Wormer....From The YardFrank and Fernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-90623552824872519852015-05-09T20:08:04.159-05:002015-05-09T20:08:04.159-05:00Thank you, Sassafras, I have read that, too. So fa...Thank you, Sassafras, I have read that, too. So far the only thing I am using it for is to worm the goats.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-79069709017642727612015-05-09T19:12:05.521-05:002015-05-09T19:12:05.521-05:00Wormwood-use as perennial border to keep small ani...Wormwood-use as perennial border to keep small animals away. Deters flea beetles. ~SassafrasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-72231156478088657122015-05-05T21:13:01.690-05:002015-05-05T21:13:01.690-05:00I have read about turpentine several times, Kristy...I have read about turpentine several times, Kristy, but am not comfortable with using it. I'm also trying to learn about using things that I can grow or produce without having to buy something or depend on other sources. Thank you for sharing this information. There may be others that are unaware of it.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-19823671149676396062015-05-05T21:10:45.406-05:002015-05-05T21:10:45.406-05:00You're welcome, Mindy. You will enjoy the book...You're welcome, Mindy. You will enjoy the book, it is full of information. I feed the comfrey to the chickens and goats, but we have not eaten any. Some sources advise against human consumption, while others suggest eating it or making tea from it in moderation. Thank you for your comment.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-9514681691066220262015-05-05T21:08:35.459-05:002015-05-05T21:08:35.459-05:00Now that you mention it, Tewshooz, I think I have ...Now that you mention it, Tewshooz, I think I have heard that before also. But I don't keep in tobacco on hand. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-91061492665862587072015-05-05T21:07:42.295-05:002015-05-05T21:07:42.295-05:00I agree, Goodwife. We have found that our pasture ...I agree, Goodwife. We have found that our pasture rotation routine greatly reduces worm infestation. Plus we have enough grazing room for many more goats, but we have just enough. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Fern<br />Frank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-90924318392659757442015-05-03T11:05:04.275-05:002015-05-03T11:05:04.275-05:00Hi,
I was wondering if you would ever consider ad...Hi,<br /><br />I was wondering if you would ever consider administering turpentine to your goats to expel worms? Once or twice a year my grandfather gave all his animals turpentine as a health tonic. He used to give it to his kids too-- like three drops on a teaspoon of sugar. <br /><br />Anyway, it's an old timey remedy-- and I figured I'd put it out there for you to look into. There's a lot of interesting information on the internet about using turpentine (gum spirits). There is even this doctor that talks about a protocol for using... Jennifer Daniels, I believe. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Kristy<br /><br />P.S. (I am not suggesting you kill your animals, just mentioning a perspective that might be worth researching). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-11906671101160805662015-05-02T15:23:17.029-05:002015-05-02T15:23:17.029-05:00Really enjoying your goat series, such useful info...Really enjoying your goat series, such useful info. I have a lot of comfrey planted for ourselves and our chickens... glad to know it's good for the goats as well. Very interested in growing food for goats too. Thanks for the herbal book reference, will certainly track that down. Mindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-12379725318999561612015-05-02T11:35:56.914-05:002015-05-02T11:35:56.914-05:00Years ago an old cowboy told me that they gave a l...Years ago an old cowboy told me that they gave a little tobacco to their critters to dispel worms. Old time remedy...I think that the tobacco was different then, too. Tewshoozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02564577459982968771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003348645601520194.post-53310750588662758952015-05-02T08:34:07.899-05:002015-05-02T08:34:07.899-05:00This is an interesting topic. I have found that w...This is an interesting topic. I have found that with adequate pasture, and no over crowding I don't have to deworm but once a year, after kidding. Of course that was up in IL and things have been different down here, as evidenced by my recent bout with barber pole. I'm curious to see, now that we've made it over that hump, if I can go back to only deworming once a year, since my girls have such a large pasture and such varied browse. Fingers crossed! Like you though, I won't got totally au-natch-er-al if it compromises the health of my girls. Mama Messhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541998872594946053noreply@blogger.com