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As per the username, I am absolutely clueless at the moment and need help. Long story short, I am long term petsitting and I have 4 goats under my care. Last week on Wednesday I noticed Shirley (I believe she is a Nigerian but slightly bigger. She was a rescue.) I believe she is around 7-9 years...

As per the username, I am absolutely clueless at the moment and need help. Long story short, I am long term petsitting and I have 4 goats under my care. Last week on Wednesday I noticed Shirley (I believe she is a Nigerian but slightly bigger. She was a rescue.) I believe she is around 7-9 years...

Hi All! I'm brand new to the site, this is my first post. Just wondering what you all have in your goat emergency kits. I have a few things, but I would like to know what things you've all found to be absolutely necessary. I have: Hoof Trimmers Dewormer (SafeGuard/Ivermec) Copper Bolus Dry...

I posted this on another forum with poor results, hoping this group is a little more knowledgeable. A few things going on here. I have always wanted some goats because they make me laugh. I just like them. I don't need milk, meat or to sell them or anything. I just like them. Recently, I was...

HI, my name is Amanda I need some help with Getting my parents to let me but a goat. I am a responsible 16 year old girl. I am mature and am ready to care for goat. I need specific help with: How big does my house for my goat need to be? How should I properly care for a goat? Please...

Hello, My family owns a property in the mountains, about three hours drive from our home. As such we are only able to visit it a few days every month. We were wondering if it is possible to keep two or three miniature goats on the property, seeing as we would not be able to provide daily care...

We got the boys (3 ND's/9wks old) home yesterday afternoon. They also came with bad scours/diarrhea. One has cleared up overnight, the 2nd one is still runny, & the 3rd one is VERY runny. Poop is all standard brown in color. I have cleaned up all rear ends to watch & prevent fly issues...

Hi, I am reading and learning about taking care of goats (being specific, Nubians), but have a few questions. They will be pet/diary goats. 1. What should a healthy goat eat? Can they eat pellets? What type of hay can they have? 2. I really don't want my male goats to breed with the does...

All goats deserve a safe and loving home! All we need is love! Love is all we need! LUV, Pumpkin and Cookie

Hello, I will soon be the proud mom of 2 pygmy goats: 1 Wether AND 1 Doeling who will be 2.5 months old. and i need some advice. 1.Is this what i need to help prevent urinary issues? Ammonium Chloride (Generic) Used for the prevention and control of urinary calculi. Dosage is often...