Goats and chickens??

[Chick_in_Indiana]

I have a variety of birds,(chickens, ducks, guineas, a turkey and a goose) that free range. I am thinking of getting a pygmy goat this spring. Will the birds be okay if they get in the pen w/ the goat??

 

[momof247371]

Yes, they will. I have chickens, ducks, geese, turkies, & guineas in with my 5 pygmy goats. Everyone gets along just fine

 

[Chick_in_Indiana]

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Do the go in the coop at night??

 

[floridamama]

A guy up the road from me has his chickens running with his large goats and at night they all come up to the "shed" and the goats go to bed in the hay and the chickens roost over them on the "rafters" and he closes the door. He said since they all run together and sleep together he has less birds go "missing"

 

[Chick_in_Indiana]

that's good to know, thanks for the info

it makes my decision easier

 

[ksalvagno]

Just make sure the goats don't eat the chicken food. It isn't good for them. A small amount won't hurt them but large quantities are very bad.

 

[al6517]

Goats are one of the best farm animals to have around chickens, they like each other.

AL

 

[aggieterpkatie]

Only one problem...don't get "a" pygmy. Get two pygmies! They are herd animals and really need a buddy.

 

[chickensioux]

I had goats and chickens together for awhile, never had a problem. My coop was split down the middle and all went up at night into their own sides and freeranged together during the day.

 

[farrier!]

I agree with the get two. Unhappy goats complain very loudly.