ok, is this going to be a serious issue?? *updated*

[Jazlyn]

Puppy diapers! Brilliant!!!!

Why didn't I think of that!?!

Well, anyway, when we got our first goats (NDs) we were going to let them ride in a tall box between/behind the front seats of our mini van. That did not work. Within minutes the box was a mess, no longer good enough for the babies. Hazel who was 5 days old at the time could almost jump out anyway wich made one day old Maggie nurvise. To provide Maggie with some piece I took her from the box and seconds later Hazel jumped all the from the box into my lap. Once there, they both, slept and accationally stood and lay back down agian the whole hour and a half drive. It was so wonderful.

On the other hand, when Rosie, our pygmy, delivered Miss Madge in the back of my dads utility van, Miss Madge wanted to learn to walk and play in the first 20 min. of life.

I think what I am tring to say is they are all different. Crates are very good but it is next to impossible for me and many others to ride in a vehicle with goats between the ages of one day and three weeks and not hold them. So if the STRONG urge inside comes from someone capable of the job, that is okay too

. Crates are very good for almost any mini.

Just curious, how old are they and how tame? When might you be getting them? Be sure they are healthy. Oh ya'll must be so So SO Excited!!!

 

[Indiana hens]

When I took our little billy-kid (Dinkie) to auction he was young. When I got out of the truck at the bank on the way there he was ramming the window. Same at the auction barn. Carrier is good, even tame goats can get scared and bolt!

 

[hollyk]

Wow, I have so much experience with goats in Suburbans! Actually it is an excursion, but all the same. We do it all the time. We have been to several shows with just one or two goats and I did not see the use in getting our livestock trailer for that small of an animal.
We put down a tarp, then hay or shavings. Yes, goat urine does linger. The smell of a billy lingers LONGER!

We too have learned from experience. We did not own a crate, so we just wing it. Pull out the tarp, put the hay in the compost pile, and the goats in the pen. A good cleaning will have the vehicle in good condition again.
My kids (4 of them) sit in the furthest back seat, you should not need to take out the back seat. This way they can be close and keep the little buggers in the cargo area. Usually, once we start moving the goats settle down and ride great. The time from when you put them in and start going can get a little hairy. I would have some of the kidlets in the back before you put the goats in. If not the goats will jump into the seats and poop- I would be money on it.
You will make awesome memories of when you brought the goats home. The first of many funny memories to be made!

 

[agnes_day]

they were great!!!

they let out a few bleats upon leaving but after that, 2 of them sat in the back with the boys and i held the other in my lap! what sweet animals they are!!!

 

[luvzmybabz]

I think there should be a rule that is you transport goats in a SUV you must go through a drive through, we did are back windows are fairly dark but the girl at the window must of heard them and then saw them by the time we got our food there was 4 people at the window staring.

 

[Jazlyn]

I'm so glad it worked out! Have any pictures of them yet?

Drive throughs are definately fun!

 

[agnes_day]

im going to get some batteries for this really cheap camera thats not that great and take some..they are so darling! i really love the blue eyed one!!!

 

[Jazlyn]

Thinking of names yet?

 

[agnes_day]

we named them betsy and joe (after a favorite childhood book of mine

) and minnie!

they are soooooo cute!

 

[hollyk]

Congrats on the new additions!