So, I am getting goats within the next couple weeks, and had a few questions. First, i am getting full-sized goats. I particularly like aplines, saanens, and nubians. I have a fair sized shed for them, and a large pen that will be turned into a dry lot. They will spend quite a bit of time here, but will get grazing during the day. I have about an acre that has a perimeter fence. This acre is shared by dogs, cats, and all kinds of poultry. I will be starting with two does, and i am hoping to get some that are recently bred, or ones that have babies on them. So, my questions:
1. Approximately how much food would two milking does need per week?
2. What should i look for when buying a goat?
3. What should i ask the breeder for?
4. I have my eyes on a group of alpines. Some a have babies on them, and some are pregnant. They are registered. For the ones with babies, i think they are asking 400. Is this a fair price?
5. Is there anything they should be tested for other than CAE and CL?
1. Approximately how much food would two milking does need per week?
2. What should i look for when buying a goat?
3. What should i ask the breeder for?
4. I have my eyes on a group of alpines. Some a have babies on them, and some are pregnant. They are registered. For the ones with babies, i think they are asking 400. Is this a fair price?
5. Is there anything they should be tested for other than CAE and CL?
