Just Need a few Questions Answered

[chiques chicks]

I discourage the jumping, my friend, however, always wears old clothes and thinks it's cute. That's her, not me, I'm an old man.

Since they've gotten free access to browse, they have actually become friendlier. Not seeking treats, although they still like them, just appreciating attention and rubs. I thought it would work the other way, becoming wilder, but they have really calmed down. Also much quieter, one was a real screamer.

 

[madelynmccabe]

Yeah. They will be too big to jump on me. I'll just keep encouraging them to come closer to me and feeling comfortable with me around!

 

[madelynmccabe]

Just bought them loose minerals! They seemed to like them

 

[babsbag]

Mine think they are candy.

 

[madelynmccabe]

 

[Epona142]

It's quite good! Most of the loose minerals have a good bit of salt in them, which of course goats love. Important for milk making, too.

So glad to hear all is going well.

 

[rochelle~loves~goats]

My babies love animal crackers, (they only get 2 each) black oil sunflower seeds, apple pellet treats for goats, little bit of corn husk when we have corn on the cob, little round salted crackers that's come in a plastic container at the $ store (a couple each) I have a variety of different treats cuz then they are surprised when I go say G'Morning to my babies to let them outta their pen for the day to roam the land!
NEVER FEED THEM TOMATOES!! Toxic! At least that's what I've read...mine got into my tomato plants & ate a lot of my tomatoes, I was so scared but they didn't get sick THANK GOD! But now they know they see my garden hose they run! Lol
Thats the 1st thing I read on another forum is let the goat come to you! Don't force it! I'm in the exact situation with my 4 month old female, the owner only feeds & doesn't interact with her goats which is ashame cuz how can they even call them pets? Strange! This is my baby I'm trying to get to trust me, she's coming around VERY SLOW! Good Luck to you, sounds like your having better success then me...mine only lets me touch her at night when she's cornered & she's eating outta my hand

 

[Green Acres Farm]

My babies love animal crackers, (they only get 2 each) black oil sunflower seeds, apple pellet treats for goats, little bit of corn husk when we have corn on the cob, little round salted crackers that's come in a plastic container at the $ store (a couple each) I have a variety of different treats cuz then they are surprised when I go say G'Morning to my babies to let them outta their pen for the day to roam the land!
NEVER FEED THEM TOMATOES!! Toxic! At least that's what I've read...mine got into my tomato plants & ate a lot of my tomatoes, I was so scared but they didn't get sick THANK GOD! But now they know they see my garden hose they run! Lol
Thats the 1st thing I read on another forum is let the goat come to you! Don't force it! I'm in the exact situation with my 4 month old female, the owner only feeds & doesn't interact with her goats which is ashame cuz how can they even call them pets? Strange! This is my baby I'm trying to get to trust me, she's coming around VERY SLOW! Good Luck to you, sounds like your having better success then me...mine only lets me touch her at night when she's cornered & she's eating outta my hand

Is the actual tomato poisonous, or just the leaves/stem?

My goats LOVE horse treats, and honey nut Cheerios...

 

[misfitmorgan]

Tomatoes are fine actually...wont hurt them at all.

Tomato plants however are in the nightshade family so while not being poisonous they can be toxic in large amounts. Moderate amounts for full grown goats will be fine, it is no worse then a human going on a bender really.

 

[madelynmccabe]

Thanks for all of the advice guys!! It's is greatly appreciated. rochelle~loves~goats your little baby should come around! Mine are doing very good! I can pet them all over with the help of horse treats. I am so impressed with them! It just takes a LOT of time.