Goat Care

Goat Care

 General Goat Care

• goats need to be tended to regularly to maintain good health

• feed goats a quality supplement and allow them to grazing regularly

• update vaccinations occasionally

• Deworm goats regularly

• Administer medication when necessary.   The vaccinations given and the worming schedule is something that every goat owner should read up on and make their own decision about.

• your choices may be different than mine on these matters.

A healthy goat 

Signs of a healthy goat:

• Eyes clear and bright

• Coat smooth and shiny.

• Appetite good (it is normal for a doe in labor to refuse to eat.

• Attitude alert

A unhealthy goat 

Signs of a unhealthy goat:

• Tearing or cloudy eyes probably mean a pinkeye infection.

•  A dull coat could indicate parasites. Fluffed up coat means the goat is not feeling well.

• Hunched back and droopy tail mean something is wrong.  Not eating well (nibbling) 

• not eating well (nibbling)

GOAT HOUSING

 

Goat	Required Space (Squire Meter)
Baby Goat	0.3
Adult Goat	1.5
Pregnant Goat	1.9
Billy Goat	2.8

Ensure that your goat is happy and dry