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03-11-2014, 09:09 PM
I'm big on the flipping thing, but be careful. I often strain my back when doing it and I have a pretty strong back. One tends to lift too much rather than pushing them over. Its awkward.
To me it sounds like you did a perfect job. First with the kick, then with the water. I guess the next step is to see if he does this again even if provoked.
None of my goats has ever challenged me, but my yak Tibetty got her hormones and turned downright evil. Fighting a yak (very small cow) is way harder than fighting a goat, let me tell you. Sometimes being too nice to an animal gives them too much self esteem. I'm with you-- If they get physical you need to get physical, and win. I didn't win with the yak so I had to sell her to a breeder, even though her hormones passed and she was sweet again. The trust was gone along with that lovin' feelin'. (Next yak shall be a steer)
To me it sounds like you did a perfect job. First with the kick, then with the water. I guess the next step is to see if he does this again even if provoked.
None of my goats has ever challenged me, but my yak Tibetty got her hormones and turned downright evil. Fighting a yak (very small cow) is way harder than fighting a goat, let me tell you. Sometimes being too nice to an animal gives them too much self esteem. I'm with you-- If they get physical you need to get physical, and win. I didn't win with the yak so I had to sell her to a breeder, even though her hormones passed and she was sweet again. The trust was gone along with that lovin' feelin'. (Next yak shall be a steer)