Recommendations for Goat Supplies

[fuzzi]

So, you have, or have had goats...

...in hindsight, what equipment would you not have purchased?

And what would have gotten at the start if you knew then what you know now?

Before I make a list of needs for a future goat herd of two, I'd love to get your recommendations.

I'm already researching fencing, but I am open to suggestions for that, as well.

FYI: I'm in USDA Zone 8a, with a fenced-in backyard on a third acre residential plot, planning on having small goats to keep the vines and weedy growth from consuming my yard.

Thanks in advance.

 

[animalmom]

Spend the money and don't, I beg you, don't use welded wire. We made that mistake and for a few years it was fine, but now it seems like I am constantly fixing where the welds break. Good thing I have wee goaties.

 

[Mini Horses]

With only 2, not much you need on hand. . With 40, it's more of an option.

So, some general things.

A thermometer....absolutely!!!
A roll of vet wrap.
Antibiotic spray...like bactine.
Wound cleaner.
Baking soda.
A couple syringes with needles.
A tube of dewormer.


So, just for a tummy ache, slight wound.....very basic. Most of this you'll have in the house already.
If sick, with temp, you'll need something like penicillin, or oxytet. But until then, nope. Like most with several head, I keep things that "one of them " would need more probably than just 2 pampered ones.

At least, that's how I'd approach it.