Mini Goats
Everything You Need to Know to Keep Miniature Goats in the City, Country, or Suburbs
Sue Weaver
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Mini Goats
Everything You Need to Know to Keep Miniature Goats in the City, Country, or Suburbs
Sue Weaver
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You don’t have to find a farm to find a goat these days. Goats have become popular on hobby farms and even in suburban backyards for fleece, for milk, and just as pets. Goats are known for their easy-keeping qualities and delightful personalities, and what’s easier to keep than a goat? A miniature goat! Including Pygmy Goats, Nigerian Dwarfs, Mini-Myotonics, Miniature Silky Fainting Goats, Miniature Dairy Goats, Pygoras, and Nigoras, mini goats have all of the traits that fanciers love about full-sized goat breeds in a compact size. City dwellers can even enjoy the companionship of a miniature goatâor two! In The Mini Goat Guide, experienced goat keeper and author Sue Weaver brings readers the most comprehensive and current information about selecting and caring for miniature goats.Inside The Mini-Goat Guide:The miniature goat breeds and their myriad sizes, shapes, coat types, and colorsPreparing for mini goat ownership and selecting the right goats for you The miniature goat’s behavior, temperament, social nature, and body languageHow to feed, house, exercise, groom, and provide proper health care for your mini goatsBreeding goats and raising kidsSpecial considerations for owning dairy goats
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- ⢠Feed mold- and dust-free hay and grain.
- ⢠Install locks on feed room doors and double check to make sure that the doors are locked when you leave. Be aware that some goats are caprine Houdinis, and, if you have a goat like this, install multiple locks.
- ⢠Keep goat minerals and plenty of clean water available 24/7.
- ⢠Quarantine incoming and sick goatsâno exceptions!
- ⢠Put an injured goat where his herdmates wonât harass him, preferably in the company of a friend.
- ⢠Be there with a doe when she kids. Assemble a kidding kit (see Chapter 9) and know how to use it.
- ⢠Discuss vaccination and worming protocols with your veterinarian.
- ⢠Worm as needed and mark your calendar to keep vaccinations up to date.
- ⢠Buy from disease-free herds or have incoming goats tested for caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE), caseous lymphadenitis (CL), and Johneâs disease before they leave your quarantine quarters.
- ⢠Protect your goats from predators by building good fence.
- ⢠Never tether your goats unless youâre right there to protect them.