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Animal husbandry - Stringinit - 12-18-2024
Word of caution to everyone. I keep my does with my wethers. The boys never get too excited but they make it real easy to see when the girls are ready for breeding.
This morning I was feeding the goats and my doe was next to me so I used it as an opportunity to monitor her condition from behind. My wether got territorial and when I wasn’t looking head butted right on my temple. I got a goose egg like I have never had before.
This wether is one of the mellowest goats I’ve got and he was the last goat I ever expected to do this to me.
Be careful around your breeding animals even if you’ve had them for years. I got complacent and let my guard down. Carry a squirt bottle with you at all times, today I didn’t have my squirt bottle on me.My buddy adds lime juice to his bottles
As for a reprimand I flipped him on his back and held his front feet in the air for 5 minutes. He bawled out loud and moaned. It doesn’t hurt them it embarrasses them more than anything and it’s a show of dominance on your part. I only have had to flip one other goat for being horn aggressive. I still have him and he’s never shown aggression towards me again.
Good luck this breeding season and stay vigilant. A 220 pound docile goat can ruin your day in a horror worse!
RE: Animal husbandry - Nanno - 12-19-2024
Good advice! Thanks for the reminder!