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03-04-2019, 10:46 AM
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It's pretty normal for doe to start beating off bucklings that are three months old. This is about the time that many goats start naturally weaning their offspring, but that doesn't mean they lose their protective "mothering" instinct. I don't think sedatives are the right approach. For one thing, it's not a long-term solution.
What is your barn set-up? How many goats do you have and what is their relationship? Herd dynamics are a fascination of mine and can greatly affect the prevalence of bullies and outcasts, how everyone handles weaning and separation, etc.
It's pretty normal for doe to start beating off bucklings that are three months old. This is about the time that many goats start naturally weaning their offspring, but that doesn't mean they lose their protective "mothering" instinct. I don't think sedatives are the right approach. For one thing, it's not a long-term solution.
What is your barn set-up? How many goats do you have and what is their relationship? Herd dynamics are a fascination of mine and can greatly affect the prevalence of bullies and outcasts, how everyone handles weaning and separation, etc.