New goat!

[The Golden Egg5]

Just got my very first baby goat! He was born on January 31st (eta: this is also my birthday, so this was super cool.) and he is sooo precious. He is staying with his mom at the farm he is currently at until he and his brother (unborn) are old enough to come home with me.
This little guy is named Gandalf and his brother will either be Frodo or Vincent van goat.
I am totally in love with this sweet little guy, and even though he is still very young, he comes up for kisses and snuggles and he loves to jump over my legs and cuddle up in my lap.
This is little Gandalf at 2 days old.

And this is is sweet mom, Nita

I’m so excited to get started in this new adventure! (But a bit nervous as well ) if y’all have some tips or suggestions or anything for this new goat mama, please PLEASE let me know
I cannot wait!!

 

[BGcoop]

Awwwwwweeeee!!!

 

[chickens really]

@oldhenlikesdogs
She knows about goats...What an adorable little baby..

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Are you getting them neutered? I personally use very little grain as my goat kids grow, than after about 6 months I do no grain if they are growing okay. Grain will cause urinary stones in males, especially wethers.

Always provide free choice a good loose goat mineral, and baking soda. I recommend getting them vaccinated for overeaters, or enterotoxemia, and tetanus. Always make all dietary changes in goats slowly to avoid problems.

I've only owned one angora goat and he was pretty meek as far as goats goes. You will need to clip them at least once a year.

He is a adorable little guy.

 

[cassie123]

Awwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!

 

[The Golden Egg5]

Are you getting them neutered? I personally use very little grain as my goat kids grow, than after about 6 months I do no grain if they are growing okay. Grain will cause urinary stones in males, especially wethers.

Always provide free choice a good loose goat mineral, and baking soda. I recommend getting them vaccinated for overeaters, or enterotoxemia, and tetanus. Always make all dietary changes in goats slowly to avoid problems.

I've only owned one angora goat and he was pretty meek as far as goats goes. You will need to clip them at least once a year.

He is a adorable little guy.

Yes I’m am pleanning I’m getting them weathered. And thanks for letting me know about the grain!
I am planning on shearing them 2 times a year, but I have no clue what to do with the fiber

I haven’t heard of giving them baking soda? Is that just regular baking soda you use for cooking? Or is it something special just for goats?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Yes I’m am pleanning I’m getting them weathered. And thanks for letting me know about the grain!
I am planning on shearing them 2 times a year, but I have no clue what to do with the fiber

I haven’t heard of giving them baking soda? Is that just regular baking soda you use for cooking? Or is it something special just for goats?

I use regular old baking soda. Mine eat more when on pasture in the summer. It helps to keep them from becoming too acid in the rumen, as well as preventing bloat.

 

[The Golden Egg5]

I use regular old baking soda. Mine eat more when on pasture in the summer. It helps to keep them from becoming too acid in the rumen, as well as preventing bloat.

Ok thank you! I will definitely do that.
What do you think about growing fodder for goats? Good idea? Or not. I have done it before for my chickens, and they liked it, but after a few weeks I stopped. I think if I got the correct supplies I could do it and I can see many potential benefits from it.

 

[Cyprus]

Beautiful Angora! You lucky duck!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Ok thank you! I will definitely do that.
What do you think about growing fodder for goats? Good idea? Or not. I have done it before for my chickens, and they liked it, but after a few weeks I stopped. I think if I got the correct supplies I could do it and I can see many potential benefits from it.

I'm not quite sure what you mean by fodder. Goats are ruminants. They need hay, grass and browse, which is twigs and woody plants like raspberry brambles. Goats are highly sensitive to moldy feeds, so things like silage should never be fed.