Bratty goat...

[BlueMoonFarms]

Ok...Nutmeg,

My newest goat is starting to become a brat.
She has to be clipped into the fence for feeding or else she butts everyone out of the buckets and chases everyone away, she pegs me with her horns every-time I try to do her hooves, she chases everyone away from the buckets until shes clipped in, she puts the LGDs in there place *not that its a bad thing* and she chases the sheep out of the shealter's.
Today...she played chase me...in order for me to clip her into the fence for food.
Im not sure if shes going to be a good milker, as I have heard it varies, some evil goats just want the milk gone and dont care who takes it, and then some are just a pill and nock over buckets...
So, my question.
Is there anyway I can work with nutmeg? I pet her and love her every morning and evening, but i would really like to get her temper and attitude under control if its at all possible. Any advice?

 

[Mamaboid]

Ok...Nutmeg,
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/6998_img_0253.jpg
My newest goat is starting to become a brat.
She has to be clipped into the fence for feeding or else she butts everyone out of the buckets and chases everyone away, she pegs me with her horns every-time I try to do her hooves, she chases everyone away from the buckets until shes clipped in, she puts the LGDs in there place *not that its a bad thing* and she chases the sheep out of the shealter's.
Today...she played chase me...in order for me to clip her into the fence for food.
Im not sure if shes going to be a good milker, as I have heard it varies, some evil goats just want the milk gone and dont care who takes it, and then some are just a pill and nock over buckets...
So, my question.
Is there anyway I can work with nutmeg? I pet her and love her every morning and evening, but i would really like to get her temper and attitude under control if its at all possible. Any advice?

Yup. Treat her just like you would a spoiled child. Reward good behavior, STRONGLY disagree with bad behavior. Do not chase. If she doesn't come to eat, take her food away until she does. If she jumps on you knee her, loud NO or DOWN if that doesn't work, snap her on the nose or put her down on all fours by the ears. They hate their ears pulled. If she uses her horns on you literally grab them and throw her down on the ground and hold her there until she stops struggling. As far as the other goats, she sounds like she is either herd queen or vying for that position and there isn't a lot you can do about that. The other goats will learn to deal with it, so as long as she isn't hurting them, let them sort it out. It takes patience and repetition, but with time and patience you can turn a brat into a good goat. Good luck.

 

[elevan]

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Ok...Nutmeg,
http://www.backyardherds.com/forum/uploads/6998_img_0253.jpg
My newest goat is starting to become a brat.
She has to be clipped into the fence for feeding or else she butts everyone out of the buckets and chases everyone away, she pegs me with her horns every-time I try to do her hooves, she chases everyone away from the buckets until shes clipped in, she puts the LGDs in there place *not that its a bad thing* and she chases the sheep out of the shealter's.
Today...she played chase me...in order for me to clip her into the fence for food.
Im not sure if shes going to be a good milker, as I have heard it varies, some evil goats just want the milk gone and dont care who takes it, and then some are just a pill and nock over buckets...
So, my question.
Is there anyway I can work with nutmeg? I pet her and love her every morning and evening, but i would really like to get her temper and attitude under control if its at all possible. Any advice?

Yup. Treat her just like you would a spoiled child. Reward good behavior, STRONGLY disagree with bad behavior. Do not chase. If she doesn't come to eat, take her food away until she does. If she jumps on you knee her, loud NO or DOWN if that doesn't work, snap her on the nose or put her down on all fours by the ears. They hate their ears pulled. If she uses her horns on you literally grab them and throw her down on the ground and hold her there until she stops struggling. As far as the other goats, she sounds like she is either herd queen or vying for that position and there isn't a lot you can do about that. The other goats will learn to deal with it, so as long as she isn't hurting them, let them sort it out. It takes patience and repetition, but with time and patience you can turn a brat into a good goat. Good luck.

Ok, I will do that! She will get very witchy when I take her grain away for playing keep away, and if she pegs me again, ooh is she going to be unhappy... Hopefully this will help! I would really like to keep her, I do love her but if i cant correct this now I wont be able to. I cant have a "bratty" *lol* goat.

 

[elevan]

Consistency is key. Don't let her get away with it even once from now on.

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Consistency is key. Don't let her get away with it even once from now on.

Believe me i dont plan on it, i want to see if I can keep her! If she keeps causing problems then we might not be able to

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Ok, the good news is she appears to have thought twice about running away from me...
She now stays at her usual spot, and has done so since I posted. However, she is still a brat, and so come hoof time we will see if she decides to use her horns.

Oh one more question.
My goats all have free choice hay, get fed grain in the morning and have a free choice mineral. Yet Nutmeg has decided to eat the side of a stump, and shes carved a very deep hole int he side of it. She sits there and attacks it almost every day :/ is that just her being board? Or do you think shes missing something nutrition wise?

 

[littlelambx3]

Ahh, what a beauty. She is so precious. And she knows it, haha.

I have myself a little brat. She is about 5ish, she is a BEAUTY (Adding a picture) and she OWNS the herd. She is the boss, and controls it. She likes getting her way, and she makes sure she gets treats or feedings first. She is currently pregnant and loving the attention may I add. So much I think she is more excited about being pregnant and all the spoiling than the actual act of getting pregnant.

Here she is with her first born, Button. We call her Mama.

 

[BlueMoonFarms]

Ahh, what a beauty. She is so precious. And she knows it, haha.

I have myself a little brat. She is about 5ish, she is a BEAUTY (Adding a picture) and she OWNS the herd. She is the boss, and controls it. She likes getting her way, and she makes sure she gets treats or feedings first. She is currently pregnant and loving the attention may I add. So much I think she is more excited about being pregnant and all the spoiling than the actual act of getting pregnant.

Here she is with her first born, Button. We call her Mama.
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/602260_490072281018800_298703743_n.jpg

Yes, yes she does! She knows shes spoiled, you should see her and my buck when i hold up crackers and call for them. STAMPEDE!!!
Sounds like you have a handful also!! Thats to cute.

 

[SkyWarrior]

Ok, the good news is she appears to have thought twice about running away from me...
She now stays at her usual spot, and has done so since I posted. However, she is still a brat, and so come hoof time we will see if she decides to use her horns.

Oh one more question.
My goats all have free choice hay, get fed grain in the morning and have a free choice mineral. Yet Nutmeg has decided to eat the side of a stump, and shes carved a very deep hole int he side of it. She sits there and attacks it almost every day :/ is that just her being board? Or do you think shes missing something nutrition wise?

If you don't have a stanchion yet, build one. Put her in it and trim her hooves there.

On the stump -- maybe she likes the taste/texture? She's a goat and goats browse. They will strip bark from trees.