Wanting Small Gaots

[LeJeune1]

We've had chickens a few years, moved to the country, added more chickens, and Guineas, and now we're considering getting goats. We don't need milk and don't want to butcher, just some weed control and entertainment? What breed is the best for newbies and young children (7-9)? We've noticed the small goats, Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy. Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[mnferalkitty]

I love my Nigerian dwarf goats!! my kids are 4-7. The one mistake I made when I first got goats is I got unsocialized ones, they were not firiendly at all and I coudn't for the life of me make them friendly or social, I got them cuz they were cheap. I re-sold them and got socialized friendly ones which was much better. They both ended up being pregnant which was a surprise to me and each one had a doe so now I have 4 does

 

[Glenmar]

Make sure you don't have horns on your goats.

 

[Peaches Lee]

Make sure you don't have horns on your goats.

I am so glad whoever had my little goat de-horned her. She is mean, and will ram and attack with reckless abandon!