May 7, 2017 · Learn and share everything about raising goats, bees, horses, pigs, sheep, rabbits and more, in your BackYard. Ask questions, get answers, & share your experiences

Aug 30, 2009 · Fence the goats away from the plants with tall escape proof fencing. We've got 7 foot high chain link pens for the goats here, and it keeps them in fairly well.

Aug 4, 2016 · I have fat goats. The wethers have been described as obese and the does as chunky. I need to start bringing their weight down, but I want to do it safely. I have 4 goats. I typically feed …

Jul 5, 2024 · Has anyone had any success with planting their goat yard. We would like to add some green to their yard but well….they’re goats ! Any safe plants that goats don’t generally eat? Any help …

Aug 9, 2010 · You can use a permethrin repellent spray on the goats, or permethrin dog shampoo designed to kill fleas. The spray is sold as flea spray for pets or fly spray for horses. I used it to get …

Oct 7, 2010 · Welcome to the wonderful world of goats! All of ours are housed in our big dairy barn on rubber mats. If it gets too bad we clean the stalls and then use vinegar spray and/or baking soda in …

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Jan 31, 2012 · If you decide to separate the yard the goats will get used to the dog on the other side of the fence over time. My neighbors dog used to startle my goats by running at the fence and barking.

May 28, 2010 · I'm looking into getting a couple of nigerian dwarves to keep for milk on my urban homestead. I have read a lot of warnings about escaping, jumping off of walls and breaking windows, …

Oct 20, 2016 · I am finishing up my goats pasture area this weekend and am curious what everyone has bought or built for their goats to play with/on? I have found a large wooden spool on Craigslist for $30 …