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Buckling goat started biting fingers regularly

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1K views 15 replies 6 participants last post by  goats-n-oats 
That sounds like a heart issue. Might want to have that checked out before you consider using him as a buck as those can often be genetic.

Alpines have strong attitudes and Alpine Bucks are miserable creatures to deal with in an enclosed space from about 7 month until 2 years. I personally would never keep horns on an Alpine buck. With minimal outlets for his energy you’re setting up both him and you for frustration and failure.

I’ve found using an actual halter and walking them everyday, enforcing the rules, encouraging and rewarding good behavior and discouraging or punishing bad behavior makes a huge difference. It’s consistently reinforcing your respective places and relationship.
Once he can behave for walks you can add interest to walks to keep his mind engaged. Stumps, bridges, planks can all keep him looking forward to learning and encountering new things.
 
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