3 minutes, if you're a responsible owner.
no!
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.
Goats do need their gall bladder to aid in digestion.
An acre of grass can typically support up to 2-4 goats, depending on the quality and quantity of the grass, as well as the size and breed of the goats. It's recommended to have at least 1/4 to 1/2 acre of pasture per goat for grazing and to prevent overgrazing. Therefore, for 1-4 goats, you would ideally need 1/4 to 2 acres of grassland.
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.
two years
no!
A dairy goat can be kept anywhere from a small pen to a large lush pasture. There is no special need for a particular type of land with goats. As long as they are feed well and given good hay, you can keep a goat about anywhere, from flat dirt lots to mountainsides.
no not in the uk,but if you were using them in farming ie for milk or meat possibly you will need to check with defra.
You don't need to wait for a goat to fall asleep to trim its hooves. You just need two people - one to hold the goat in a standing position and the other to lift each hoof and trim it.
For a goat to grow fully it takes between five and six years and they will need costant supply of milk
Is your goat too fat? if so then yes, you need anorexia. badly. poor goat :(
No.Kids need their mother until they are some months old.
Is your goat too fat? if so then yes, you need anorexia. badly. poor goat :(
You need to get your goat seen by a veterinarian
billy 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.