The first thing I always suggest is to look at registered animals only. The reason for this is normally people who are breeding registered animals are looking for quality over just throwing two goats together to make babies. I have seen people who purchased unregistered animals that later came...
I use the Tractor Supply Brand Cattle Panels (16ft Long x 50inch High) $21.99ea.
For the buck pens I put T-Post every 2 ft to help keep it rigid. I then stretch chain link over the panel to keep the bucks from putting their heads through and messing up their beards. The doe & wether pens I...
Umm.. Wow.. I am new to the site and while looking around I saw this thread.. Since I show and breed goats I thought I might be able to assist someone in need of advise. Was not expecting this. Anyway.. I hope the site moderator will clean up this thread and people that need help can actually...
Ok. First off. If you are planning to breed. No do not keep your Buck in with the Doe. Pygmy Does should not get pregnant before 18 months at the least. Also keeping them apart will let you know when your due dates are. Goats will deliver between 145-155 days after breeding. Pygmies are...
Yes you can feed sweet feed to your goat if it's formulated for goats. Although my preferences are for pellets since I live in the desert and sweet feed does not store well here. My goats are show animals. I grain my bucks three days a week in the evenings. Each Buck is given 1/2 cup grain, 1/2...