Goat Thread

[cherrynberry]

Oh and surprisingly, she said she doesn't use bedding if her goats aren't going into labor!

If we do use something, I will get some shavings. Thats about it.

 

[cherrynberry]

They are home!

The light buckskin is Nutmeg and the black buckskin is Chestnut. I will get them registered soon. So this is me officially introducing them to you guys!

 

[HipMystic]

They are home!

The light buckskin is Nutmeg and the black buckskin is Chestnut. I will get them registered soon. So this is me officially introducing them to you guys!

Adorable!!!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

They are home!

The light buckskin is Nutmeg and the black buckskin is Chestnut. I will get them registered soon. So this is me officially introducing them to you guys!

Can I take them home instead? They are too adorable!

 

[cherrynberry]

Can I take them home instead? They are too adorable!

They are adorable!!!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

They are adorable!!!

Now I really want one

 

[chickmamato7]

I know lots of people on BYC own goats! And my family and I are looking into goats this year. Obviously, I want to be prepared before we get them. So far, we are looking into Nigerian Dwarfs and Boer goats. My dad being the one that wants a few meat goats. I am just asking about Nigerian Dwarfs though. Below are a few of my questions. So, first of all, I want to say that we are looking into getting breeding goats, so we want good genetics and a buck. We have stalls to keep them in, so their housing is under control. Feel free to not answer ALL the questions below, as I have lots.

1.) Do you keep a goat spread sheet to keep count on who needs to be bred and their due dates and such?
2.) I know that ND goats tend to get leg issues. So do you have recommended supplements? I know copper is one goats may be deficient in.
3.) Do you recommend getting polled goats?
4.) How often do you deworm your goats if you do?
5.) What are your favorite goat treats?
6.) Do herbal dewormers for goats tend to work? What do you use?
7.) Where did you get your goats? I am planning on asking a few of my neighbors for recommendations, but I am taking lots of opinions.
8.) How many times do you breed a year? How long can you milk a goat after it gives birth/after the babies are fully weaned?
9.) Do you give any special shots? (please include how they are given, otherwise, I would expect they are intermuscular shots given at the shoulder).
10.) This is my current checklist. Any other recommendations?
- Alfalfa (Making up for 90-95% of their diet)
- Mineral blend and baking soda.
- Hoove clipper
- Brush
- Shaver
- Dewormer (need recommendations on what to get, but I can get safeguard and Valbazen.
- A nice bag of shavings
- Birthing supplies. (we will get these later, but planning to get a lot of stuff.)


I have heard you all own ND goats? @CapricornFarm @Everose @JustBabyMargo @Little Baby Bean Please feel free to tag any one else who may help

I know lots of people on BYC own goats! And my family and I are looking into goats this year. Obviously, I want to be prepared before we get them. So far, we are looking into Nigerian Dwarfs and Boer goats. My dad being the one that wants a few meat goats. I am just asking about Nigerian Dwarfs though. Below are a few of my questions. So, first of all, I want to say that we are looking into getting breeding goats, so we want good genetics and a buck. We have stalls to keep them in, so their housing is under control. Feel free to not answer ALL the questions below, as I have lots.

1.) Do you keep a goat spread sheet to keep count on who needs to be bred and their due dates and such?
2.) I know that ND goats tend to get leg issues. So do you have recommended supplements? I know copper is one goats may be deficient in.
3.) Do you recommend getting polled goats?
4.) How often do you deworm your goats if you do?
5.) What are your favorite goat treats?
6.) Do herbal dewormers for goats tend to work? What do you use?
7.) Where did you get your goats? I am planning on asking a few of my neighbors for recommendations, but I am taking lots of opinions.
8.) How many times do you breed a year? How long can you milk a goat after it gives birth/after the babies are fully weaned?
9.) Do you give any special shots? (please include how they are given, otherwise, I would expect they are intermuscular shots given at the shoulder).
10.) This is my current checklist. Any other recommendations?
- Alfalfa (Making up for 90-95% of their diet)
- Mineral blend and baking soda.
- Hoove clipper
- Brush
- Shaver
- Dewormer (need recommendations on what to get, but I can get safeguard and Valbazen.
- A nice bag of shavings
- Birthing supplies. (we will get these later, but planning to get a lot of stuff.)


I have heard you all own ND goats? @CapricornFarm @Everose @JustBabyMargo @Little Baby Bean Please feel free to tag any one else who may help.

I'm so glad you posted this! I have been seriously considering the leap from chickens to goats as well & am also researching and considering Nigerian Dwarfs. Trouble is that I don't own a farm & live in a residential area. While researching my town's restrictions on goat keeping (there are currently none), I learned that they enacted new chicken keeping ordinances (previously there were none) and I am breaking several rules (like no more than 6 chickens...)! Now I'm afraid to get my goats because it will draw attention to my chickens. I also worry that the town will surprise me again with new goat ordinances as they seem to be growing in popularity as backyard pets. I really would love to get two Nigerians, though & just bought the book "Get Your Goat", so I feel myself sliding in that direction anyway. Hopefully someone who already owns a few can talk me out of it as I read through the comments on this thread!

 

[chickmamato7]

They are adorable!!!

Okay, this isn't helping!!

 

[The-White-Elephant]

They are home!

The light buckskin is Nutmeg and the black buckskin is Chestnut. I will get them registered soon. So this is me officially introducing them to you guys!

WAIT! So Nutmeg is the one with no black? Are they siblings?

 

[cherrynberry]

I'm so glad you posted this! I have been seriously considering the leap from chickens to goats as well & am also researching and considering Nigerian Dwarfs. Trouble is that I don't own a farm & live in a residential area. While researching my town's restrictions on goat keeping (there are currently none), I learned that they enacted new chicken keeping ordinances (previously there were none) and I am breaking several rules (like no more than 6 chickens...)! Now I'm afraid to get my goats because it will draw attention to my chickens. I also worry that the town will surprise me again with new goat ordinances as they seem to be growing in popularity as backyard pets. I really would love to get two Nigerians, though & just bought the book "Get Your Goat", so I feel myself sliding in that direction anyway. Hopefully someone who already owns a few can talk me out of it as I read through the comments on this thread!

They are a LOT smaller than you'd expect. I posted stall pictures earlier. The breeder told me we could house 6 in there. They are about knee high. They reach full maturity at 3 years old, and the breeder says that hers usually always remain really small. I would say they are about 30-45 pounds right now. They don't eat a lot either. I plan to show goats, so they are not only pets, but also investments. I don't know a lot about city regulations though...my lot is under agricultural zoning.