We raise pygmy goats and are now trying chickens!

[crazygoatlady76]

In addition to tons of other questions I have, I am curious about if our chickens can free range with our goats. We are building a coop next to them and would like them to be able to mingle. The goats are very gentle.

 

[roostersandhens]

I have 4 goats, they are fine with the chickens! So, yes it should be 100% fine to free-range chickens with goats!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! There are a number of goat threads in the BYC Livestock forum you might like to check out, but a lot of people do have their chickens range in the same area as their goats. https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/22/other-pets-livestock Also, the BYC sister site, BackYard Herds has a whole forum on goats you might like http://www.backyardherds.com/

 

[crazygoatlady76]

That is good news! Thank you!

 

[gander007]

 

[drumstick diva]

My only reservation would be the goats may eat all the chicken feed as well as their own.

 

[philyaw539]

I have some chickens in with my show goats! They get a lone fine together with no problems! I would suggest you throwing the feed on the ground for them to eat because if you put it in a feeder the goats will eat it ALL! They EAT AND EAT AND EAT!

 

[TwoCrows]

Yes, lots of members here keep goats with their chickens. But definitely keep an eye on things at first to make sure all is well.

Great to have you aboard and enjoy all your adventures!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Generally goats are tolerant of chickens, but there can always be the oddball.

 

[crazygoatlady76]

Thank you all for your responses! I've never done a blog or anything so this is all very new and interesting to me!