Shaved my first goat today - Shame on you all for not warning me...

[SDGsoap&dairy]

Yes, that IS surgical length! Oh well, hair always grows back. I'd be keeping her in the shade for a few days though if it were me.

Like Kate I shave all my goats in the Spring and Summer as well. Not only do they look better, but I like to be able to see condition at a glance.

 

[cindyg]

I see.....hmmm, think I'll stick to brushing. My goat is a Pygora so if I wanted to use her hair (is it called hair, or something else?) for actually spinning, it's better for it to be brushed out I think? And my ND doeling is just so beautiful, I don't think I'd want her shaved. Also, she loves loves loves to be brushed, stands like a statue with her head up high as long as I'll brush her. Then she wants to get up on my shoulders! I'd like to see some pics of shaved goats tho, I've got the clippers, shave my DH's head regularly so maybe some day.

 

[currycomb]

met and married my hubby, he had a 12yr old daughter in 4-H. i had the clippers from showing horses. first year, i shaved the goats,(sunbeam clipmasters) on the body, against the hair, then smaller clippers with #10 blabes on the legs and tricky areas. she watched. next year she did all 22 goats by herself(different days)she could do a goat in 30 minutes. they were on the stanchion with feed if they wanted, most just stood there.