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They are still kids, I'd guess 6mths or around that. But someone else might know better than me. I would agree with @animalmom on the breed. But they are very pretty. I'd check to see if you have boys or girls, and make sure you separate them. Goats can reproduce at a young age.

Maybe go with the original fencing setup you had, don't change pens, but set up cams in a place they would catch the most traffic.

Goats have a completely different digestive system from humans. It is possible to go with natural or homeopathic remedies for goats, but start your research with a site that is about goats. http://fiascofarm.com/ is one that uses these methods.

Everyone has been super helpful, I love it! @goatgurl , I knew you were joking. @Hens and Roos, I'd love to jump right in, I found a few does that really tempted me. I really had to hold myself back a few times. @Latestarter I am thinking spring 2016 or 2017 would probably be when we jump in...

@goatgurl, the roos were a rescue mission, (one was aggressive) which wasn't successful. The wethers were a way to learn goats without jumping into kidding and milking and all that extra work. Eventually I'd like a couple does, but it might be a few years. My human kids are 6 and 8.

Going to revive this, I am in mid/north/west WI, about 2 hrs east of the twin cities. I have a husband, 2 boys, 3 dairy mix wethers (born March 2015) , 3 silkie roosters, 2 cats and a yorkie. We live on in an old farmhouse on 2 acres. We are surrounded by huge empty pastures, woods, and some...

Could she have something caught in her throat? Is she drinking?

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I guess this confirms for me there isn't really any other option. His attacks are kind of half-assed, but I don't want to risk the next one being a bad one. It is kind of funny to see him coming at you. For the longest time I thought he was just running to greet me for food.

I carry him around, he's fine face to face, just a sneaky jerk. I'm with you on the culling, but wanted to see if there were any other ideas first.

I have a trio of silkie roosters that I let roam our property. The black one is the boss, the other 2 (greys), are more skittish. I took them because the black was attacking my mom, whenever her hens would get stirred up. I figured he would be better without needing to protect them. I have...

Sorry, hope you figure it out.

Food is a great motivator for goats. Find something they really like, and give tiny amounts while out of the pen. Raisins, grain, just don't go overboard so they get sick. She is in a new place, which is scary, but she also has a baby to think about. Are you taking the kid out with her?

I keep checking in to find the answer to this mystery.

Cute!

I think you would find blood or something if it was an animal taking them.

I'd guess humans, do you live in an area where there is a road near the pasture? I think a trail cam would be the best idea. Hide it well though, in case it is people.

I guess I've read so many different opinions online I gave up. I had a scare with a lump also. I gave vaccines and had been doing them all in the armpit. One of my wethers got squirrely and in a pinch I put it in his flank. Forgot all about it, he got an abcess and I totally panicked. After...

It sounds like rain rot to me too, my horses would get it when it was spring. Also, I think CL takes longer to show up.

So awesome! I wish this was an option 6 months ago.