disciplining a goat?

KimM · #21 06/14/08, 12:38 PM

Ohhh, gotcha! That's one way to put a goat in it's place! Glad she's behaving now.

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Originally Posted by perplexed

Sorry to not be clear KimM, I've had them for a month but they were two months old when I got them, maybe even a bit older. I did it so I could have the morning milk.

I got a new mama yesterday who is the queen goat and my younger mama isn't challenging me anymore.

mamajohnson · #22 06/14/08, 01:52 PM

I think sometimes having a little herd of goats is like having a little herd of 2 year old humans.
Very mischievous, curious, and needing to learn their boundaries.
I use a stick on the nose or butt, depending on what the offense is, if no stick is handy, an open hand works.

Also, I have one girl that is a total pain for any of the guys to milk, and a dream for me. Go figure!
They also terrorize my 8 yr old DS and are little angels for my 10 yr old DD.

Yep, just like 2 year olds.

EasyDay · #23 06/14/08, 02:11 PM

I agree with cjb.
My buck butted me all of twice. Both times I grabbed him, taking him off his feed onto his side. I laid on him until he relaxed/quit struggling. The first time he was about 5 months old. The second time he tried it was several months later when he had reached his adult size. I did the same thing. Since then, I get respect and hugs when I enter the yard. He hugs me by gently putting his forehead into my thighs to receive a good scratching. Then walks away.