Miniature, or pygmy, goats can be kept as pets, milking goats, browsers, or show animals. Pygmy goats are suitable for almost any climate. They are well suited to be part of a herd or housed with other goats. They are an intelligent, docile and responsive pet. Pygmy goat care may vary by animal.
Instructions
1. Fence a 20-by-20-foot area with fencing that is four to five feet tall for one or two goats. Goats are intelligent and can escape easily, so inspect your fence regularly for holes or breakage.
2. Provide housing for your pygmy goat. An 8-by-10-foot shed or dog house is appropriate for one or two goats.
3. Twice a day, feed your pygmy goat good quality hay, like alfalfa or red clover. Provide a mineral salt lick.
4. Place the hay onto a hay rack above the ground, as pygmy goats are not likely to eat food from the ground. This also protects against intestinal worms.
5. Supplement your pygmy goat's diet with two cups of dry rolled ration or other grains per day. Females may require more grain than males, especially when lactating.
6. Provide a Tetanus C and D shot once a year and a BoSe shot every 6 months. Consult a vet, as your goat may need additional care or shots depending on the area where it lives or if it is pregnant.
7. Trim your pygmy goat's hooves and groom it regularly.
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