Getting Goat kids

[pennyJo1960]

Okay never had goats

 

[chickens really]

Sorry I disappeared. 1 cc, or 1 ml. on any standard animal syringe. We have always done orally.

Awesome thanks. I'll do them tomorrow..

 

[chickens really]

Another question..
Should I continue to use straw in Dog house for the kids or switch to pine shavings? I'm thinking the straw is what caused the lice on my kids. Will they be warm enough on pine shavings all winter?

 

[chickens really]

Another question today. How do I stop Ozzy from jumping up on me each time I open the gate? I've tried kneeing him down like a dog but not working..

 

[chickens really]

I went over to BYH and definitely not as fast paced as BYC. So many threads go unanswered or not complete..
I was going to start asking my questions there but get more information here I'm thinking..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

You can use shavings, don't be surprised if you see them eating them initially. Mine act like I gave them a snack. We use a mix of shaving and used hay. We use straw a time or two. I don't think you need to worry about the external parasites living in the straw as they stay on the goat. In chickens many types of mites will just visit the chicken for a meal, and not stay on them constantly.

The jumping up is normal. Pushing may only encourage more rough behaviors as he will think he's playing with you. I turn my back so they get dislodged.

Goats in general will have disrespect for your personal space, mostly the males. Some are better than others. It's why I always carry a walking stick these days when going in the pen with mine. A tap on the nose is sometimes necessary to remind them. Yours are at least smaller, some of my boys are quite big.

BYH does seem to be a ghost town most days. I don't know where everyone went.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I was on the gardeners pages for about a year found it also and always kinda felt like a outsider

 

[chickens really]

You can use shavings, don't be surprised if you see them eating them initially. Mine act like I gave them a snack. We use a mix of shaving and used hay. We use straw a time or two. I don't think you need to worry about the external parasites living in the straw as they stay on the goat. In chickens many types of mites will just visit the chicken for a meal, and not stay on them constantly.

The jumping up is normal. Pushing may only encourage more rough behaviors as he will think he's playing with you. I turn my back so they get dislodged.

Goats in general will have disrespect for your personal space, mostly the males. Some are better than others. It's why I always carry a walking stick these days when going in the pen with mine. A tap on the nose is sometimes necessary to remind them. Yours are at least smaller, some of my boys are quite big.

BYH does seem to be a ghost town most days. I don't know where everyone went.

Thanks so much Lisa..

 

[chickens really]

I was on the gardeners pages for about a year found it also and always kinda felt like a outsider

...Well I understand that feeling..

 

[chickens really]

My kids got their first hoof trims today...
They were fantastic. I held Ozzy and he cried a little
Fancy was a Princess. I guess because they are used to me lifting up their feet when tangled in the leads when walking.