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Hello from Plattsmouth, NE
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Gen1:28
Chillin' with the herd
Ok. Thanks.
Southern by choice
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Welcome 
I was reading through and thought I might add...
Goats would do better with goats as they have different nutritional needs than sheep. You mentioned Katahdins.. a sheep.
As far as your fainting goat... do you know if you have a Myotonic, of Tennessee Fainter... generally there is a huge weight difference. Some "fainters" are small some are NOT and are excellent meat goats.
Attached is a link about this -
https://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/tennfaint
As far as dairy ... we have many dairy breeds. My favorite is the Lamancha and the Miniature Lamancha. My Nubian and Miniature Nubians are also amazing as far as personality I like my nigerians and they are a popular goat. . Ultimately, the purpose for a dairy goat should be your first consideration. If looking for simply a pet that is one thing, looking for production is another thing.
I believe there is a goat for everyone... and in our case one breed wasn't enough.
(We have 7 breeds of goats)
One thing for certain... they are HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!
We have a Goat Addicts Anonymous thread for those that struggle with their goat addiction.
I warn you though... they are ALL enablers.
If you plan for 2 build for 10. I promise you... you will be glad you did.
I was reading through and thought I might add...
Goats would do better with goats as they have different nutritional needs than sheep. You mentioned Katahdins.. a sheep.
As far as your fainting goat... do you know if you have a Myotonic, of Tennessee Fainter... generally there is a huge weight difference. Some "fainters" are small some are NOT and are excellent meat goats.
Attached is a link about this -
https://www.livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/tennfaint
As far as dairy ... we have many dairy breeds. My favorite is the Lamancha and the Miniature Lamancha. My Nubian and Miniature Nubians are also amazing as far as personality I like my nigerians and they are a popular goat. . Ultimately, the purpose for a dairy goat should be your first consideration. If looking for simply a pet that is one thing, looking for production is another thing.
I believe there is a goat for everyone... and in our case one breed wasn't enough.
(We have 7 breeds of goats)
One thing for certain... they are HIGHLY ADDICTIVE!
We have a Goat Addicts Anonymous thread for those that struggle with their goat addiction.
I warn you though... they are ALL enablers.
If you plan for 2 build for 10. I promise you... you will be glad you did.
Baymule
Herd Master
Goat math 0=2. Take 2 does to visit buck. 2+?=6......or maybe 7....... Then you need a buck..now you have 8 goats. 2 of the kids were bucklings, you trade them for a doe...the buck breeds the does 7+?=18.......and so it goes....
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Gen1:28
Chillin' with the herd
Thank-you! Great advice! I mainly want them for pets and lawn patrol. I was hoping to maybe try dairy as a calf would be too much for our pasture with two horses on it already. I was planning on trying dairy goats next year after settling my chicks and fainting goats in. A friend is breeding the goats and so....well they are adorable. The mother is small for a goat to me anyway. I'm not sure of the breed will need to ask. I'm considering the dairy now because the other doe they have apparently isn't pregnant.
I'm so glad you responded you were recommended to me for my LGD questions....
I have a Shiba Inu, would love to get a an LGD, but am concerned about the Shiba's acceptance. I also read in a previouspost that the pup will mimic the older dog's behavior. That would defeat the purpose as I have to keep the chicks/rabbits away from him. Any suggestions?
I'm so glad you responded you were recommended to me for my LGD questions....
I have a Shiba Inu, would love to get a an LGD, but am concerned about the Shiba's acceptance. I also read in a previouspost that the pup will mimic the older dog's behavior. That would defeat the purpose as I have to keep the chicks/rabbits away from him. Any suggestions?- Thread starter
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Gen1:28
Chillin' with the herd
Southern by choice
Herd Master
First- How did you come by getting a Shiba Inu? I mean nobody has a Sheba... Wow!
As far as a LGD-
The housedog does not need to accept the LGD- it -in the end- will be the other way around
Dogs being raised as LGD's should not be raised with non LGD breeds.
If a dog is being raised as a farmdog then yes, there are concerns.
A farmdog is significantly different than a LGD.
If you are raising the dog to be a LGD then the Sheba should NOT have influence. The LGD will be living and raised with livestock not with the Sheba. Parent stock teaches the young LGD but if you have no parent stock, which you don't, then the dog will generally be slower to mature (not always) but will grow into it's responsibilities. It will require your supervision.
The LGD's field is THEIR territory. It must be respected.
Out side of their field they should be respectful to the housedogs.
Considering the Sheba was utilized to hunt she will have a strong prey drive- this will be a challenge for you. A mature LGD will protect it's charges. Utilizing hotwire outside of fenceline will help keep the Sheba from entering the livestock fields.
If your Sheba is a female then you should look at a male LGD.
You will have far less issues.
As far as a LGD-
The housedog does not need to accept the LGD- it -in the end- will be the other way around
Dogs being raised as LGD's should not be raised with non LGD breeds.
If a dog is being raised as a farmdog then yes, there are concerns.
A farmdog is significantly different than a LGD.
If you are raising the dog to be a LGD then the Sheba should NOT have influence. The LGD will be living and raised with livestock not with the Sheba. Parent stock teaches the young LGD but if you have no parent stock, which you don't, then the dog will generally be slower to mature (not always) but will grow into it's responsibilities. It will require your supervision.
The LGD's field is THEIR territory. It must be respected.
Out side of their field they should be respectful to the housedogs.
Considering the Sheba was utilized to hunt she will have a strong prey drive- this will be a challenge for you. A mature LGD will protect it's charges. Utilizing hotwire outside of fenceline will help keep the Sheba from entering the livestock fields.
If your Sheba is a female then you should look at a male LGD.
You will have far less issues.
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Gen1:28
Chillin' with the herd
First- How did you come by getting a Shiba Inu? I mean nobody has a Sheba... Wow!
As far as a LGD-
The housedog does not need to accept the LGD- it -in the end- will be the other way around
Dogs being raised as LGD's should not be raised with non LGD breeds.
If a dog is being raised as a farmdog then yes, there are concerns.
A farmdog is significantly different than a LGD.
If you are raising the dog to be a LGD then the Sheba should NOT have influence. The LGD will be living and raised with livestock not with the Sheba. Parent stock teaches the young LGD but if you have no parent stock, which you don't, then the dog will generally be slower to mature (not always) but will grow into it's responsibilities. It will require your supervision.
The LGD's field is THEIR territory. It must be respected.
Out side of their field they should be respectful to the housedogs.
Considering the Sheba was utilized to hunt she will have a strong prey drive- this will be a challenge for you. A mature LGD will protect it's charges. Utilizing hotwire outside of fenceline will help keep the Sheba from entering the livestock fields.
If your Sheba is a female then you should look at a male LGD.
You will have far less issues.
Thank-you for the information. It is very helpful.
As for how I got a Shiba Inu, I was researching dog breeds and came across them. They intrigued me, and so ....I now have a male, 6 year old. I have had him since he was 7 weeks old. He is everything they said except for his epilepsy (which is apparently not usual). He also seems to be a bit bigger than the norm, but I didn't notice until I saw some at the vet. He has been my favorite in a lot of ways. He has one of the most interesting personalities I have ever known in a dog
