New Goats - Can I combine adults and kids?

[Evergreen160]

Hi all.

I'm planning to have 2 goats with at least 1 for milking. Could I combine an adult doe with a doe kid (not related)? I wasn't sure if the age difference would cause problems. Thanks!

 

[hcppam]

I'm picking up a yearling and a 2 month old doe next week. I don't think you will have problem, they will take some time to get to know each other.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

I don't think it would. Just watch them and if anything seems to be going wrong we'll try to help yah!

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

 

[ksalvagno]

I would just keep an eye on them. If they are coming from the same farm and live together, it will go much easier.