New goat making weird noises

[whiskeylivewire]

Since I'm a newbie I don't know what is normal or weird or not but she's not really "baaaing" she makes a noise almost like she has something in her throat and she has been "snuffling". I don't know what it could be? Thanks for any advice and I'll answer any questions that will help in pinpointing the reason.

[mpete]

Alpine type breeds will sound more like a nikker, while nubians will do a maaaa

[Laverne]

Is she doing a quick snorting sound? It is an alarm sound that goats make when they are nervous over something.

[Cheribelle]

When is she doing it? What's going on around her? My girl absolutley HATES having a dog in the barn during milking. I swear I have heard her Growl!

[Alice In TX/MO]

I have had goats for three or four years now, and my Alpine herd queen made a sound I'd *never* heard before last night. It was kind of a growl, and it was directed at my son's dog who is visiting this week. (My son is visiting, too.)

[whiskeylivewire]

They're Nigerian Dwarfs and yes it is kind of a snort. Ok, just making sure she wasn't getting a cold or pneumonia or something else freaky like that lol

[April]

We call it the "Snort of Awesome Fearsomeness". It usually makes our dogs run away. But then - we have sissy dogs.

[CarolT]

So what's the almost grunt that seems to be some kind of welcome? Not really a grunt, really hard to describe and my daughter never seems to be able to hear it...

[Wonderland]

Originally Posted by CarolT

So what's the almost grunt that seems to be some kind of welcome? Not really a grunt, really hard to describe and my daughter never seems to be able to hear it...

Maybe they're communicating with you telepathically?

Hehe, just kidding.


None of mine really sound the same. There are a few I can't tell apart really, but most of them have their own voices. My MiniMancha makes some strange grunty noises I'd never heard before when she's eating.

[Pony]

My pygmy wether makes some funny noises. My Nubian queen snorfles a lot, but she has a VERY pronounced Roman nose.

They're just unique noisy animals. As long as they're eating, drinking, and pooping normally, you're good to go.

[CarolT]

Could be LOL Have had 2 different ones do it at me. Thought it was upping a cud because I noticed her cheeks puff out when I first noticed it, but no bulge and chewing. Probably asking for food...