Goat advice

[MtViking]

Roaming dogs are some of the worst predators and definitely should be shot or put down. Unless there is identification it is useless to try for compensation although the law usually provides for it.

In the majority of states there are laws on the books still that it is legal to shoot predators attacking your animals. However, in certain states some species have been protected. Here in California it is cougars, and it is illegal to shoot one. However, they have become so numerous now that the native deer population has suffered big losses.

In Montana and certain of the middle western states, particularly near Yellowstone, where wolves have been reintroduced it is illegal to kill them unless the F & G allows it. One rancher saw a wolf pack pull down a calf and notified F & G for a permit. They came out and told him that it was a dog kill. This was when they were first introducing wolves and did not want their early introductions endangered.
Bears of certain breeds are protected in some states. And of course, eagles are off limits.

My preference is, legal or not, to Shoot, Shovel and Shut up. No need to brag about what was shot, just quiet control of a predator. You never know what the Fish and Game or Wildlife authorities will do or say anyway. Unless you can claim damages from the government (some states and fed have repayment for livestock losses from wild predators) just SSS. Of course, SSS works just as well after the claim is verified and filed with the government agency. LOL

It was a little bit stricter on the wolves when they first were introduced. Now you can buy wolf tags over the counter in most counties. And a rancher can take them if they are attacking livestock. He still has to call fish and game after the fact but the population of wolves has exploded they’re everywhere now. And they’re really taking their toll on the elk populations here as well as sheep and cattle ranches. I’m not one that’s going to go out and hunt one but if it’s a threat I’m with you take care of it and forget about it. Or keep a tag on you if your worried about it.

 

[Chebird]

I have 5 goats, and one of them is a doe. They are all Nigerian Dwarfs. 4 of them are wethers(castrated males). Depending of the type of goat you want(nubian, nigerian dwarf, or saanen), you want them to have hay, place to sleep at night and where you can lock them up at night, and a pasture. You also want to clean their water everyday since they are picky animals. And you want to feed them hay, grain, hay or pasture, pasture, or hay, grain, and pasture all combined. Again depending of breed you want, you have to trim their hooves every 3-6 months. Also you have to give them shots, black oil sunflower seeds, minerals ALWAYS, and baking soda ALWAYS!!!! Good luck on getting your goats!


Oh also, if you are getting does, and you want your own buck(male goat) keep him away from your girls!!! THEY WILL BREED THROUGH A FENCE!!!!

Why the black oil sunflower seeds?