Goat and Sheep Thread!

[Backroadlogic]

 

[SharW75]

Here are some pictures of our daughter's show herd. She has three Nigerian Dwarf does, and two Pygmies--a doe and a wether.

At fair last year, her Nigerians took the first three places in their dry yearling class, then went on to win Grand and Reserve champion in the overall Jr. Doe division. Her little Pygmy, Violet, took first in her class, then overall Grand Champion Pygmy as well! Her wether, Davey, was bought late last year, and she is looking forward to showing him at fair this year. We have spoken for one more Pygmy doe, who will be coming home with us after her baby is weaned.

I think she is leaning toward getting more involved with the Pygmies because they can be shown without having to be bred. We have a small barn with limited space, so no breeding for us. Another plus to showing the Pygmies is that wethers have their own set of classes. Davey has already won multiple classes and a Reserve Champion with his previous owner.

Here are some pictures. The Nigerians are purebred, but not registered, as far as we know.

Dolly:

Reba:

Tilly:

I'll put the Pygmies in the next post.

 

[SharW75]

And the Pygmies. Both are purebred and registered.

Violet--she was a bottle baby last year, so she still has some growing to do.

And Davey. Today is his birthday, so he got to wear a party hat. LOL

The Nigerians are retired from showing now, but she is really looking forward to showing the Pygmies in her last couple years of 4H, and also in some upcoming open shows.

 

[WingItRanch]

I know it is notoriously difficult to introduce new members to a chicken flock and must be done slowly. Is it the same for goats?

I have 2 does (1 is pregnant with unknown due date) and I plan on adding a couple more kids from a local breeder.

 

[Backroadlogic]

I keep goats in quarantine for a little bit than just throw them in with the rest in a field big enough that they can get away from each other when they start asserting dominance and trying to figure things out. I've read it's easier to introduce multiples than a single new goat.

 

[ChickQueen77]

I will get a Boer goat this summer. I am going to show him for 4-H

Me and my oldest sis had a bet in archery and whoever had the most points can name the other persons goat.
sis got 94 points and i got 30 points so now she gets to name my goat this summer

 

[WingItRanch]

I will get a Boer goat this summer. I am going to show him for 4-H

Me and my oldest sis had a bet in archery and whoever had the most points can name the other persons goat.
sis got 94 points and i got 30 points so now she gets to name my goat this summer

Sounds like you're going to have a fun summer! Let us know what the name will be.

 

[SharW75]

I know it is notoriously difficult to introduce new members to a chicken flock and must be done slowly. Is it the same for goats?

I have 2 does (1 is pregnant with unknown due date) and I plan on adding a couple more kids from a local breeder.
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In our experience, goats are much more accepting of a new herd member than chickens, horses, etc. We quarantine for a period of a couple weeks to a month, then let the newcomer in with the herd. There's always a little butting, but we've never had any issues.