Was told it was a Saanaen, however I have 2 and the horns dont match, so I figure he is a cross with ?. However in looking over the inet, I am wondering if its a Spanish breed. The guy we got it from, (rescued like) says its 3yrs +. Any idea's thanks.
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Thanks for the help,
I was thinking about a Spanish X mix based on what I have found Picture wise, however they were hunting photo's of Spanish goats...horns seemed to match.
Where did he come from?
Well a friend answered a radio/tradio add to Save goats from a fellow who was tired of them, he wanted to sell his gear, so she contacted me about the used gear. I eventually purchased the gear, and the goats he gave for free, we just had to drive a few hours up a mountain in the area to get them. I took the boys, my friend took the gal goats.
So there we go, now working on their health and etc over this winter and hope to go packing in the spring. Nice goats, they were mistreated some, as the fellow thought they were dumb or if they didnt do what he asked he would hit them with a stick or a swift kick in butt / head via his own statement on how to deal with these goats. Sadly sounds like he shot 2 other goats for ? before we got there, for a hippie type dude I don't get his philosophy on how he treated the goats.Sad...
Happy to report most are doing well, my kids / self work with them with kindness and they are just good goats. The Saanaen/Spanish is shy = I am a man, man has hurt in past, so slowly he is coming around as he sees we mean no harm @ our place. ( I think they do miss the mountain life some though) They have packed in the past, and I feel animals will be just fine if you treat them with love & of course one must be stern at times like Kids / Teens (lol) life is an adventure, so we continue.
His Height (if I did it right-learning measuring) is 32inches @ top of shoulder blade, Girth 40, length 39.
Was told he is 3 yrs old, but I wonder if he is older.
Will add a photo of one of the Saanaen's mature I have. This fellow I got a few years ago with his 1/2 brother I think they should be about 6-7yr old based on what I was told on this one.
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I was thinking about a Spanish X mix based on what I have found Picture wise, however they were hunting photo's of Spanish goats...horns seemed to match.
Where did he come from?
Well a friend answered a radio/tradio add to Save goats from a fellow who was tired of them, he wanted to sell his gear, so she contacted me about the used gear. I eventually purchased the gear, and the goats he gave for free, we just had to drive a few hours up a mountain in the area to get them. I took the boys, my friend took the gal goats.
So there we go, now working on their health and etc over this winter and hope to go packing in the spring. Nice goats, they were mistreated some, as the fellow thought they were dumb or if they didnt do what he asked he would hit them with a stick or a swift kick in butt / head via his own statement on how to deal with these goats. Sadly sounds like he shot 2 other goats for ? before we got there, for a hippie type dude I don't get his philosophy on how he treated the goats.Sad...
Happy to report most are doing well, my kids / self work with them with kindness and they are just good goats. The Saanaen/Spanish is shy = I am a man, man has hurt in past, so slowly he is coming around as he sees we mean no harm @ our place. ( I think they do miss the mountain life some though) They have packed in the past, and I feel animals will be just fine if you treat them with love & of course one must be stern at times like Kids / Teens (lol) life is an adventure, so we continue.
His Height (if I did it right-learning measuring) is 32inches @ top of shoulder blade, Girth 40, length 39.
Was told he is 3 yrs old, but I wonder if he is older.
Will add a photo of one of the Saanaen's mature I have. This fellow I got a few years ago with his 1/2 brother I think they should be about 6-7yr old based on what I was told on this one.
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