New goat(s) owner..Maybe..

[Steven Bussell]

40 years ago I wanted to raise goats while I was in FFA but because the goat barn was already full I ended up raising a pig.
I own a place that has a sleep hill . I have to wear baseball cleats to keep from falling on my back side...
I'm against using a weed killer....
I have a nice flat area I'll set up a shelter for everyday living ... And on weekends move it to the fence in hillside for maybe 5-6 hrs. .
My biggest concern is I really would prefer just having one goat....
But I don't want it to be unhappy...
Would it be mean to add a second one in 3-4 months....
I don't have access...But I do have 3 nice spaces that I would love for him to keep moved for us...
He would be a pet and spoiled like all our other pets...

 

[chickens really]

I don't think it's a good idea to only have one. They love company of another Goat. I have two and they are best friends.

 

[Steven Bussell]

That's the way I'm leading....
I'm going to get two of the smaller breed instead of one bigger guy...
Last thing I want is unhappy pets..
My pig was raised with dog's and would come in the house and take naps in my livingroom.

 

[chickens really]

That's the way I'm leading....
I'm going to get two of the smaller breed instead of one bigger guy...
Last thing I want is unhappy pets..
My pig was raised with dog's and would come in the house and take naps in my livingroom.

I have aDoe and a wether. One is a Fainting goat and the other is a Nigerian Dwarf/Fainting goat.

 

[DellaMyDarling]

My animal experience has taught me that no creature is content as a singular unit. Even amongst numerous chickens or ducks, every single one prefers the company of a direct like creature. My single Polish is miserable.

Aim for a pair of pygmy breed goats. Inquire in depth about their previous habitats. A large majority of goats don't know how to forage well if they were bred and raised in a dry lot.

 

[Duckfarmer1]

I have two goats now, did have a buck..don’t go that route unless you intend...for..well..just stick to does or wethers...nice goats... And I have a Pygmy..she’s sweet as pie, but a bit naughty..tries to sneak into my grain room...but, yes..you really do need a pair of goats...and, I jumped into goats before the research...there is sooo much that goes into these animals...very complex. I definitely say get them, but read up so you are prepared for all the ins and outs of specialty care... PS...both my does are pregnant and due beginning of February! I’m sooo excited and busy getting prepared!!

 

[cassie]

As others have said, one goat is a VERY bad idea. Two happy goats are a lot less work than one miserable one.

 

[Love my chickens 25]

I have babies due in April. They are the Nigerian dawrf goats. If interested answer back.Located near Fresno

 

[Duckfarmer1]

I have babies due in April. They are the Nigerian dawrf goats. If interested answer back.

Oh that would be perfect for her. They are great goats and a good time of year to start

 

[Birdsong 82]

I was once told a single goat will die of a broken heart. That was one of the saddest things I ever heard but after owning them that could not be more true.