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Can a boer goat mate with a pygmy goat?
Yes they can, however, Boer goats are generally larger than pygmy goats. So it is recommended to breed a female Boer to a male Pygmy. If it is the other way around, stay close to the female when she is giving birth as she may need your assistance.
How much should you feed a baby pygmy goat?
you feed a baby pygmy goat about how much you think it should need and it is what the owner says when you get a baby goat.
How long after they start milking do they have baby goat?
Female goats need to kid first before producing milk and the first milk produced is very important for the kid (baby goat) it is called colostrum.
What happens to a mother goats milk if the baby goat dies?
A mother goat's milk will build up if the baby dies, and dry out eventually if it is a meat or fibre goat. If it is a dairy goat, milking will be necessary, or the goat's udder will burst and no one will ever be able to milk it again. Kids on a dairy goat help keep the udder from, at best, distending, or at worst, bursting. Milking also helps the goat get used to the milking routine.
Are you to keep mother pygmy goat and babies away from other goats?
No.Kids need their mother until they are some months old.
Does your pygmy goat need toys?
not necessarily. they love company! and they love to jump so make sure they have lots of room, company, and stuff to jump on and off of!
Is it possible for a new pet pygmy goat to live with 5 chickens and a rabbit for company or does it need another goat?
A goat is a herd animal. You will be risking major depression and unhappiness in him. Just bring a friend home with him! I have had a single goat before but he ran with my dogs and horses... I doubt chickens and a bunny would do the trick.
Do you have to milk my goat?
If the goat has a kid that nurses no. If the goat just gave birth and the kid is gone it is best to milk the goat or she will experience a lot of pain due to milk in the udders. You need to milk her twice a day. Goat milk is very good to drink.
Can you castrate an older pygmy goat to keep as pet when done using him for breeding?
Yes, it is possible to castrate an older pygmy goat for behavioral or health reasons. Castration can help prevent unwanted behaviors associated with intact males and can reduce the risk of certain health issues. It's important to consult with a veterinarian to discuss the procedure and ensure it is done safely and effectively.
Can you keep pygmy goats in a garden?
No. They need air, food and water as goats are all living things need air, food and water.
Your pygmy goat is 16 weeks old and too big to band should you take him to the vet?
The vet is always a good option for castrating an older animal, however at sixteen weeks a meat goat kid is not too large to band so I cannot imagine a pygmy kid being too large. Perhaps you simple need to buy the nest larger size of band.
What can you do to cure your 13 day old pygmy goats diarrhea?
Determine why the goat is scouring - is it getting too much milk or does it have a bacterial infection - your veterinarian may be able to provide you with scourban or another product to help your goat, it may also need electrolytes as if it has diarrhoea it will become dehydrated.
