Question 1

Are goats easy to care for?

Accepted Answer

Goats are typically easy to care for. Goats are herd animals and you must keep more than one goat, or else they will be very lonely and naughty! Goats also need proper fencing, good hay, clean water and minerals to be healthy and happy!

Question 2

How big do goats get?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the breed goats can be very small or very big. Pygmy goats are normally about 35lbs where boar goats can be up to 240lbs!

Question 3

What can I feed to my goats?

Accepted Answer

Goats have a high nutritional requirement. This requirement varies with stage of production, stage of growth and the type of production system. With the exception of milkers, high quality browse and forage will meet most goat's requirements. Goats will consume 4.5 pounds of dry matter per 100 pounds of body weight per day.Understanding the stages of maturity and how this affects forage quality is important. Graze grass when it is 6 to 8 inches tall and remove the goats when grass is 3 to 4 inches. Matching forage quality to the animal's nutrient requirement can reduce the need for supplemental grain, saving you money.If forage and browse are not available, such as in winter or during severe drought, supplemental feed is required. This is usually given in the form of hay or grain. Fresh water and a loose mineral supplement should be available at all times.

Question 4

How old can goats get?

Accepted Answer

Pygmy goats can live 12-15 years.

Question 5

How many kids do goats have?

Accepted Answer

Goats can have from one to five kids. Twins are the most common birth rate. Four or five is very rare.

Question 6

Do girl goats have horns?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sometimes. Both female and male goats can have horns. Some breeds do not have horns. Sometimes goats can be "polled" which means they have a recessive gene to NOT have horns. Sometimes owners choose to remove goats horns when they are babies in a procedure called "disbudding".

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