2 female baby goats

[fahad]

I'm suprised at number of replies, I feel so happy to have found such a nice community of goat lovers . I'll post some more pics highlighting the ears.

Ok so I'm located in Karachi, Pakistan. Like a million miles away from where you guys are. I know alot about goats because my uncle is a major goat lover. He buys goats for like US $1200-1500 EACH!!!!! , more on his extravagant goats later. bottom line knowing about goats doesn't make you an expert on raising one.

These babies I have are known locally as KAMORI breed and are known for their pink skins and long ears. They're good milk producers and are one of the most expensive kind of animals here. 18 inch ears are pretty common in these breeds.

They are not disbuddled, they'll grow horns (I hope they do) I saw their mother and she had horns. you can feel two little bumps on their heads when you touch them.

I haven't given them any solid foods yet, they just drink milk. Should i start giving solids???. When i brought them home i started them on Nestle Nido (powder milk) but then i went to my doctor (my doctor not a vet, the long road trip took its toll and i fell sick) and he told me not to give them Nido as its full of minerals and what not and it'll cause runny tummies. So on my doctors advice I've started giving them normal cow milk available at milk shops. I dont dilute the milk with water as its already diluted by the milk sellers so that they make more profit (I live in the third world haha). I give them milk thrice a day 250ml x 3. Should I give them more.

I haven't taken temperatures yet? Is it neccessary to take temperatures? and if so what temp range is normal? I wouldn't like anyone taking mine that way.

I dont know how to check eye lids n all so i'll post some pics and maybe you guys can help me out.

I can't fedex them to you guys , And even if there is a way of sending them to you. It'll cost a LOT of money.

 

[SDGsoap&dairy]

What a great resource this forum is! I love that there are people from all over the world- welcome Fahad!

 

[stano40]

Try this site out. It has the basic information on goats temp, heart rate, respiration, etc. It's called the "Normal Goat"

http://bedford.extension.psu.edu/agriculture/goat/Normal Goat.htm


The site is part of a home study for meat goats. The main page will lead you to other information on goats.

Such as: Health, Reproduction, Marketing, Nutrition, etc.



http://bedford.extension.psu.edu/agriculture/goat/Goat Lessons.htm

 

[helmstead]

Very neat! Headed to google the breed!

If they're not disbudded, then they're probably REALLY young, like a week old or so.

Yup, regular cow's milk is perfect - wont cause the runs like replacers will.

 

[helmstead]

LOOK you guys!! WOW!!
http://www.goatworld.com/breeds/kamori.shtml

 

[DonnaBelle]

Thanks Helmstead for the link. Did you guys see the black goat with the orange spots?? Or was it the orange goat with the black spots.

Those are really great goats. I want one.

Thanks for your post from Pakistan. And welcome to BYH. I'm sure everyone will be most helpful in your quest to take good care of your goats.

DonnaBelle

 

[ksalvagno]

Way too cool! But those goats sure do get big!

 

[JerseyXGirl]

Ok, the black w/orange spots is gorgeous but either the goat is huge or the man is small, lol.


Edit to add: Welcome to BYH's!!!!

 

[foxywench]

i think its a middle ground lol, relitivly large goat relitivly small man = REALY BIG goat lol.
that is just a stunning goat!

but i want 1 or 6!

anyone up for a goat buying trip to pakistan?! *drools*

see thats what i imagin nubians used to look like...wonder if theres away to bring back those stunning ears.

 

[lilhill]

Fabulous animals. They are awesome! Those goats are big enough to ride!