llama-sitter?

[angelavl]

Hi there,
In response to our recent acquisition of 2 nigerian dwarf goats, our neighbors (a few doors down) got 2 6-year old llamas. Talking about "keeping up with the Jones'".

Anyway, I asked if she and her son could watch our goats when we go too see family for a few days in July and she wondered if we could bring our goats over to stay in the field/barn with their llamas. I know my goats have never seen llama. But I wondered if a few "field trips" between now and then might break the ice.

Any thoughts. Her llamas seem pretty chill. Though, I'm not sure they are used to goats. My neighbor doesn't know either.

 

[ksj0225]

I don't know but I can think of a few questions?

How is the fencing? Can your goats escape from their fence?

How about the feed situation? Do they eat the same thing or have a way to seperate them for feeding?

 

[angelavl]

Good fence (chain-link) that leads into a barn. My goats are just eating hay and browsing stickers and leaves (they are not dairy). I'm just wondering if llamas and little goats would get along.

 

[ksalvagno]

You would definitely have to try them together ahead of time. The llamas may not like the goats and stomp on them. To be honest, you would be better off leaving them at home. They could pick up parasites at their house, etc. I know it would be easier for the neighbors just to go out their back door but for the health of the goats, I would be leaving them at home.

 

[angelavl]

Thanks for the advice. We were thinking more along the lines that they would keep each other company. But the sharing parasites possibility is not something I want to play with, for either of our sake!

I wish we could just pack up our little guys (they are smaller than our dog!) and take them with. However, that may be crossing the line of acceptable social etiquette.

I have a young lady who can house/goat sit.

 

[Mossy Stone Farm]

I think for safety reasons alone i'd leave my gaots at home.. Moving is so stressful on them, it could bring on all kinds of health issues...

If you have some one willing to come to your home and take care of them, that would be prefect...

I am always on the look out for a pet sitter, when ever we want to go away for a few days!!!( which isnt often sitters are hard to find here)

 

[angelavl]

The best house/pet sitters I know are college kids looking to get away from their roommates for a few days. It's a pretty big treat for them to have a whole house to themselves! Plus, I try to have some tasty food in the fridge/cupboards for them. And some cash.