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Aww...goats! I grew up with numerous full-size nubian goats and we also had a pygmy. So....how old? Are they male/female or neutered males (weathers) ? goats are very curious and intelligent, so they will get into or out of just about anything if your fencing isn't solid....and they can climb/jump. So your enclosure is really important....
also...ours ate "goat chow" (Purina I think?) as well as grazed on grasses, plants, and would eat some alfalfa in the winter. they will kill plants they like if you're not careful, and will eat rose bushes thorns and all....
I might be able to help some if I know more about how old they are, etc
Ok everyone...yes, the goats are adorable and yes, my hubby is fantastic...but sometimes I need a little warning - we were up til 11 last night making them a "suitable/temporary" enclosure.
the stats: goats are 10 & 4 months old, both males, & NEITHER neutered...soo smelly
So I know we can still cast. the younger one and get rid of his smell, but what about the older one?
I know, I know...this is for chickens - but I have those too. THANKS!!!
Ohhh...not neutered. Well, if possible I would get those boys 'trimmed up' ASAP. I don't know if the older one will stop stinking if neutered or if it's too late (?) That would be a vet question. Un-neutered males pee all over themselves to get that trademark billy goat stink.
Apparently chicks dig it!?
Have they been de-horned (usually done when they are babies) ? I've had goats both ways, but if they have horns they might use them, especially if they aren't neutered. Regardless they will jump up on you, rub their heads on you and be in-your-face curious about everything! It's a goat thing
Aww...goats! I grew up with numerous full-size nubian goats and we also had a pygmy. So....how old? Are they male/female or neutered males (weathers) ? goats are very curious and intelligent, so they will get into or out of just about anything if your fencing isn't solid....and they can climb/jump. So your enclosure is really important....
also...ours ate "goat chow" (Purina I think?) as well as grazed on grasses, plants, and would eat some alfalfa in the winter. they will kill plants they like if you're not careful, and will eat rose bushes thorns and all....
I might be able to help some if I know more about how old they are, etc
Ok everyone...yes, the goats are adorable and yes, my hubby is fantastic...but sometimes I need a little warning - we were up til 11 last night making them a "suitable/temporary" enclosure.
the stats: goats are 10 & 4 months old, both males, & NEITHER neutered...soo smelly
I know, I know...this is for chickens - but I have those too. THANKS!!!
Ohhh...not neutered. Well, if possible I would get those boys 'trimmed up' ASAP. I don't know if the older one will stop stinking if neutered or if it's too late (?) That would be a vet question. Un-neutered males pee all over themselves to get that trademark billy goat stink.
Have they been de-horned (usually done when they are babies) ? I've had goats both ways, but if they have horns they might use them, especially if they aren't neutered. Regardless they will jump up on you, rub their heads on you and be in-your-face curious about everything! It's a goat thing
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