Why Goats?

[savingdogs]

There are several goat treat threads on BYH, try over there!

 

[eenie114]

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The fencing scenes are my favorites. Awesome movie.

 

[Illia]

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Grain. The mixed up kind with molasses.


As for "Goat Proof" - I mean make it so that the goat cannot chew on or eat things it should not, climb on things it should not, and number one - Make sure it cannot break down/through, climb over, or get stuck in your fencing.

 

[StormyMoon]

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Always check with the owner too, you don't want to over feed when they have eaten treats already.

Tell him to Maaaaa my goats come when my kids make certain noises. Listen to the goats and see if you can mimic their sound.
Its also very funny to watch when they answer you back.

 

[StormyMoon]

I have 2 goats I did not have them dehorned personal choice I wanted my goats to just be goats ......many people do it to avoid being hurt by the goats and also so their horns wont get caught in the fence. I have found most important of all things is the fence.....I use a 6 ft tall non climb horse fence that has tiny spacing in it there is no way a head could get through. It works for me but may not work for you. I started small cause I wanted to learn more about them. I got them for many reasons for moving out the brush, for meat and milk, and we also are learning about them. Just like when someone first starts out with chickens they may only get a few till they learn more about what they are doing. Research is very important. Not just about the breed but also about goats in general.

I wasn't picky about the breed because I didn't have plans to show or do anything fancy with them. I would research before getting any new pet or farm animal. Be prepared for anything! Goats are very sneaky and if there is a weak spot in your fence they will find it.

They jump high they love to play and bounce and bounce off walls, we just replaced a wall today that our goat thought it was his bounce toy he knocked the planks off one by one and he got a good talking to after but I doubt he listen cause he looked like he was bored with me lol.....

We keep a constant watch on them I have had them since April they were a birthday gift to me from my husband.

They are now 9 months old going on 10 months old and we are about to be tested beyond our wildest dreams I am most sure of it. You really have to be up for the challenge and love the work that goes into it.

My girl is a nubian cross alpine, and my boy is a boer cross nubian....

We do pet them but we do not baby them we feed them give a pat and then leave them to do their goat things.
We do touch their feet and legs to check them to see when their feet need clipping ( Hooves ) proper word I just say feet...
They hardly notice it tho and just stand there while we check them. http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/articles2/trimminghooves.html
Its really important to take care of their hooves it keeps them healthy.

I do not personally worm them a lot I do watch their poo and watch their eye lids, and gums, I look for anything that is not normal in behavior I will only worm them as needed when needed. Since I am with them on a daily bases I can tell right away when something is different with them. I have only had to worm them 1 time since I have had them when I moved them from their farm to mine, since then I haven't had to.

They are cute but I didn't get them cause they was cute I wanted to work, and I wanted to learn and they can be quite a bit of work at times but I truly love and enjoy working with them. Maybe one day when I am secure in what I am doing I will raise a whole flock.
Practice makes perfect......and you will only know when you have tried it.

Good luck

 

[eenie114]

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Grain. The mixed up kind with molasses.

Sweet feed?

 

[StormyMoon]

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Grain. The mixed up kind with molasses.

Sweet feed?

Yes its known as sweet feed

 

[Illia]

When we purchase it out here, we call it "wet cob."

That's why I described it in a general way.