rc_torrence
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I am new to farm animals and new to Boer Goats which I now have three of. A buck and two does. I have a good sturdy shelter and fenced outdoor area for them, plus a 9 acres more to take them out in that is not fenced. The area has lots of oak trees, which they seem to love, and other plants for them to forage. I am reading Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats, and have learned a little bit online but am very green to all of this. So far my goats are eating well and seem to be enjoying there new environment. The younger doe, who is about 10 months old has been sneezing, but is otherwise healthy and the most adventurous of the group. The buck is also 10 months and the other doe is about 1 1/2 years old. The youngest doe has been easiest to control but the other two have been much harder than expected. I had an adventure trying to get collars on the three of them, and wonder how I will be able to get them comfortable enough to let me trim their hooves and vaccinate them etc. I don't think they were handled much when with their previous owners so I hope time and more handling will help the situation. I also am feeling unprepared because I still need to get a first aid kit, birthing kit, and find a vet that treats goats. So far having lots of fun but a little overwhelmed.....I will be reading through the frums trying to soak up all of the info.!
I am new to farm animals and new to Boer Goats which I now have three of. A buck and two does. I have a good sturdy shelter and fenced outdoor area for them, plus a 9 acres more to take them out in that is not fenced. The area has lots of oak trees, which they seem to love, and other plants for them to forage. I am reading Storey's Guide to Raising Meat Goats, and have learned a little bit online but am very green to all of this. So far my goats are eating well and seem to be enjoying there new environment. The younger doe, who is about 10 months old has been sneezing, but is otherwise healthy and the most adventurous of the group. The buck is also 10 months and the other doe is about 1 1/2 years old. The youngest doe has been easiest to control but the other two have been much harder than expected. I had an adventure trying to get collars on the three of them, and wonder how I will be able to get them comfortable enough to let me trim their hooves and vaccinate them etc. I don't think they were handled much when with their previous owners so I hope time and more handling will help the situation. I also am feeling unprepared because I still need to get a first aid kit, birthing kit, and find a vet that treats goats. So far having lots of fun but a little overwhelmed.....I will be reading through the frums trying to soak up all of the info.!