Castrating Adult Bucks Using The California Bander | Vlogmas Day 3

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This is the bander I bought (not an affiliate): www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=f7cac08e-ca15-41f8-9df4-6f348b0c8bb7&grp=6000&grpc=UUUU&grpsc=UUUU&sp=f&ccd=IGO045&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA67CrBhC1ARIsACKAa8QbzQi45bnFx3fsmHpIX1_nMfwO2_sxWfZAhSZ-Qh-n6HarTQhpp7waAsmdEALw_wcB

[@dianagallagher3891]

Wow that was quick. I turned down the volume on my phone because I thought the goat was going to "scream" but surprisingly he didn't. I learn something new today.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

No they took it like champs! The babies scream with the other bander because they don't like being restrained.

[@cdewey5115]

Odie could be in children’s book! He is quite the character! Love him!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Isn't he so pretty. He is going to be mounted.

[@OrganicMommaGA]

That was an entertaining catch of Odie... But when we had to catch horses, our mantra was, "When in doubt, bring the grain out!" We'd put a handful of whole oats and cracked corn in a coffee can and shake it. All the horses would come running and we'd just catch the one we needed with a little bribe. I'm sad to see Titus being banded - I just watched his birth video while catching up on the videos from before I was a subscriber. I was likewise infatuated with his blue eyes and moon spots, but as the saying goes - Ya' gotta do what ya' gotta do!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I was a dummy and fed them earlier that day. But I'm sure he would have been up for second breakfast, lol!

[@marthabowser501]

Thank you for this! This bander seemed so intimidating...

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Truthfully I like this process better than the other elastic band one.

[@7HoofsforYHWH]

Hello Heather, I haven’t watched this video but I’ve been binge watching tons of your other videos and since this is the most recent video I decided to comment on this one. Thank you for taking extra time to make these videos I know you do get benefits from them but I so appreciate your going the extra mile to educate and teach, I learn something in almost every video of yours I watch if only learning from your mistakes. Your calmness and optimism when dealing with goat health problems is so inspiring, even if it just comes off that way through the camera it’s the confidence boost I needed. Your video on how much it costs to keep goats was more helpful to me than I can put in words because it calmed a lot of doubts and fears I was having so thank you so much! Similarly when you talked about how a registered goat for a homesteader might not make as much sense.. Thank. You. I really appreciate the realness of your content and not just that but your whole goat operation is just very relatable at least for me. Oh and I love how you put the goats names on the screen when you show them! I think that’s all! Praise YWHW your channel ended up in my YT search!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you so much! It's really motivating to Me as well to hear the videos are really helping people! That's the goal after all! I'm glad you're here ❤️

[@sheabutta7508]

So, did no one else catch the "NUTcracker" theme music...get it? Am I the only one? 🤣 Seriously though, that's a great video. I didn't realize they could be banded at an older age, so good to know, because I may need to do the same thing. 👍🏻 Thanks again for another informative (and funny) video. 😊

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

YAY someone got it!! LOL ♥

[@merryanneadair4451]

I was so busy enjoying the video & music, I didn't catch that!! 😂🤣 Love it!!

[@sheabutta7508]

@@merryanneadair4451 Too funny!

[@merryanneadair4451]

Very interesting! I've seen you use that method before & have been wanting to learn more!! Thank you, Heather! God bless!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Works so well!

[@Hannahnic14]

Loving that we get the early releases!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

It makes me happy too! As long as I am a day or so ahead on Vlogmas I'll be able to keep up the early release for members!~

[@HoneyHollowHomestead]

I will be banding a boy either today or tomorrow. I think he is still small and young enough to be able to use my regular bander. If not, I'll have to order one of those California ones.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I've seen people use the smaller bander on bigger boys and they just need to squish each testicle in one at a time before releasing the band. I haven't tried that though!

[@merryanneadair4451]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Yep, that's the only way I've done it! Every time it reminds me not to let them get this big!! 🙄😂

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

Great video! I wondered about bucks being banded and using them for meat. That's great information. The chase is all to familiar for me. I hate chasing goats! And it was so funny watching you take them back to the pen. My bucks have to be dragged!! And sometimes they hop and twist, fall over and act like I am killing them. Funny little guys. I have a feeling we will be culling a lot of goats this next year. Too many goats and not enough buyers. You have encouraged me to start eating them. Now let's see if we can figure it out. We have never processed our own sheep or goats. Around here, it comes to about 60 per head. Still a good deal considering the price of meat in the market, and goat meat at that.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That's the kill fee at our butcher and then there is a processing fee. If that is the entire processing including dispatch that's excellent! Goat meat is SO good.

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

@@SageandStoneHomestead yes, it is the entire cost. That is what we pay for the sheep we take to them.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

That's incredible! Great price. Totally worth it.

[@maryhysong]

wow that's a great price! Around here it's more like $150 for all the processing so I do my own. I either wait until day temps won't be over 50 and hang them 1-2 days then cut up OR, I'll quarter them and lay the peices on clean kitchen towels in the spare fridge. If the meat has to be stacked I'll flip them over and rearrange them each day until I get it all cut up and in the freezer. Bacteria need moisture to live / reproduce so keeping the surface of the meat dry greatly helps with that.

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

I have never had goat meat or milk. Your skills are amazing Heather, all that you do❤. I would be afraid of hurting them to much, lol me and my soft heart, so I would have to hire someone to do that for me. lol...😅 Odie, is quite the entertainer, isn't he?

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes it's nerve-wracking feeling like you're going to mess up!!

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

You were perfect though, like it's the 1,000 one you've done😀

[@mistycherie]

Informative video, Heather! That looked pretty quick and simple, the practicing on a towel first makes good sense as well just to get the feel of the tool and tubing. Loved the cheeky nutcracker music you had going as well, hahaha. 💚

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Wasn't that funny? haha

[@hillockfarm8404]

Thank you, i was wondering about castrating bucks (or more likely rams) after 1 breeding round for meat. Means i could (when i have sheep or such again) breed youngsters, asses their offspring and sell/eat what i have replacements for.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

yes!! I know of a pack goat breeder that will use that spring's bucklings to breed his does and then castrate them to sell as pack goats for other people. It's a neat way to revolve genetics from the interior.

[@cdavid2486]

So hard to do these procedures even though you know they are not in extreme pain...😢

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes, I agree. And you want to do it right because messing it up would be so much worse.

[@jomiller4397]

That looked way easier than what I just did, I purchased a Nigerian doe and she came with her buckling because they were bonded and the owner didn't want them separated. I said that would be fine I would band the buckling and he could stay with her. the fear was she might could get pregnant. SO I picked them up and brought them home, The buckling was 10 months old at the time I got them. ... I did end up using the Green bander on him, it was, I am sure a bit more uncomfortable than it had to be but I wiggled his man eggs through one at a time. I did have to try twice while my husband held him down only because the first day I was told by a goat person I was being too gentle. He is doing ok things are drying up I still feel bad, And I do think Momma is pregnant, but being my first goats I am not sure how to know for sure. It is a great help! Now to see what I can do about their hooves - YIKES! Thank you so much Heather for sharing all of you knowledge with me and all of us in the out there of youtube. May the LORD Bless and Keep your family

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I have a friend who has a great video on hooves. If they are horrible definitely do a little at a time, small amounts more frequently until you can get them looking right. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSQgIOlgp6Ejc0si=2OAXtA0rrJJAKG1P Also I've messed up banding before and had to scalpel the band off and do it again. You are NOT alone!! Learning is hard. You got this ♥

[@jomiller4397]

@@SageandStoneHomestead Thank you! Yes they are so bad I started yesterday mostly just finding the pad and brushing dirt off. I am going to watch that video, I just got the stantion my husband is super cool and built it for me, so I have been working on just being in the same space one on one and brushing and feeding but I really feel like they need alot of work. I am going to brush them with a horse pick before work and will snip some more on the weekend when I can take extra time and care. I appreciate your videos so much!

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Very informative. Thank you Heather. Love and Blessings to you all. ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏 Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank You!! ♥♥

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

Great work!!!!!!!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you!

[@cheriemartin3767]

that was impressive and the first time I have seen/ heard of an adult buck being banded. Ty for sharing

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@gbradbailey8010]

Thank you. I only have one male goat to do.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

You're welcome! This method is very easy!

[@fullmooncreamery]

Bye bye balls 👋 Thank you for sharing! I didn’t realize that banding an older buck would take away that gross Bucky flavor of the meat! Now I’m wondering if I have a buck we might eat in a couple years 😅

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes the meat is delicious!!!

[@manuelmessias1319]

Cirúrgico não seria melhor

[@SujitDas-ek6dw]

Amazing AweSomeS...................

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jennygabbard6421]

Thanks for this educational experience. My friend has some very mature pygmies that need this done.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Very doable!

[@cindyboard7816]

I didn't realize that you weren't going to be using Hamish with your girls anymore. Am I forgetting or have you not shared this already? My forgetting is always possible!😂😆😉 Thanks for sharing!!! Stay safe!!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yeah I decided to keep breeding minis and not standards. I can't recall if I ever mentioned it!

[@mirswood18]

Question! I have a buckling I feel like won’t be a good sire. He’s 5 months old. Can I still band him? I thought you shouldn’t after a certain age.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I replied to this and it disappeared! I'm sorry. You can absolutely band him older. The boys in this video were all over a year and doing great.

[@mirswood18]

@@SageandStoneHomestead very good to know! I had hopes that he would be my next buck but he has some not so good qualities and I don’t want to sell him as a buckling.

[@sparkleflair]

Poor Odie was like, "nope, don't touch those!"

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I know I feel bad!

[@aramahsann6862]

Is that painful to the boys? * just asking. I'm not trying to say it's bad. I am just not educated on this. Thank you

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes I'm sure. It's cutting off circulation so there is likely a pressure in the very least. They lay around for a day or 2 but then are back to normal

[@aramahsann6862]

@SageandStoneHomestead Very interesting. Thank you so much. Ive learned so much from you. Have a happy holiday!

[@GWPHomestead]

Interesting! I didn’t even think this could be done on a mature male.

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Sure can! :)

[@hollyhersey1902]

Interesting 😵‍💫

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Mom LOL

[@brendacox8699]

Heather if I bought the smallest membership, will I be allowed to see all membership stuff?

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Yes! Every tier has the same benefits! I made the separate levels because there were some people who wanted to give more, but I didn't want to "punish" those that could not afford higher tiers.

[@brendacox8699]

@@SageandStoneHomestead very nice of you.

[@jessicagoodwin7851]

How long has it taken for you for their hormones to be completely out of their system?

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

One month per year of age! So a 3 year old buck will need 3 months for the hormones to leave.

[@goat4sale708]

Thanks for the info. Happy farming new subscriber here pls. Thanks Godbless 💝🙏