Nigerian dwarf goat, Needs?!

[Sunshinechamp]

Hey!

I'm thinking about getting 2 Norwegian Dwarf goats this spring! when i get them they will be around 3 months. Ive never had goats before but i have always Loved them!! ..Ive been doing a-lot of research but i thought i would also ask here! I have a few questions!

1- What is the Best type of grain to feed them? what do you guys feed?
2- How big of a pen do 2 need?
3- Do they like trees in their pen?
4- what are some Poisonous stuff to goats?
5- Whats the best kind of hay?
6- what is some stuff they cant have?
7- What is the best height and kind of fence?

Sorry for all the questions, i just want to be ready! My biggest concern is not getting the right grain and hay :/ Id love any other Info to!

Thanks!

 

[Sunshinechamp]

Just saw the post on feeding!

 

[rebelINny]

Do you mean Nigerian Dwarf? Just confused me...just trying to clarify

 

[Sunshinechamp]

Do you mean Nigerian Dwarf? Just confused me...just trying to clarify

wow! sorry, didn't see that! yes. Nigerian Dwarf* oops, sorry!

 

[elevan]

You'll find a lot of your answers in our articles section: http://www.backyardherds.com/resources/categories/goats.2/

 

[taylorm17]

here are some poisonous and edible plants for them. My goats love the trees and the shade- they never chew the bark though.
http://fiascofarm.com/goats/poisonousplants.htm

If you get does 3 1/2 feet is good, for a buck you would want more than 4 feet (they can and will jump them if they are too short)

our pasture is about 280 feet perimeter and their night barn is probably only 9 by 9

Hope this helps any. I'm glad you are getting Nigerians! They are great