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QuestionCan the goats be outside in the winter?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianYes, they can but they need to have a shelter with extra bedding in the wintertime. In inclement weather, they need to be brought inside a barn. -
QuestionHow many acres do you need per goat?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianA general rule of thumb is 10 goats per acre. It will take 10 goats about a month to eat one acre of land. -
QuestionWhat is the life expectancy of a Nigerian dwarf goat?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianWith the proper care, a Nigerian dwarf goat can live between 12 and 14 years. -
QuestionHow many babies do Nigerian dwarf goats have at once?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianGenerally, they'll have 1 to 2 kids per pregnancy. They don't tend to have problems during birth. -
QuestionHow much grain should my adult dwarf goat eat?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianAdults do not need grain concentrate added to their diet. The most important part of their diet is having constant access to high-quality hay. They also need a mineral supplement. -
QuestionCan I let my goats out of their pen and run free in my unfenced yard?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianNo, goats will wander and explore and could get hurt by cars or wildlife. They should be in a pen. -
QuestionWhat age can goats start having kids?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianGoats should be at least 1 year old before being bred to allow for reproductive maturity. The doe should be at least 80 pounds before being bred -
QuestionWhat are the signs that a dwarf Nigerian goat is pregnant?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianSometimes there will be signs such as an enlargement on the right side but other times there are no signs at all. Consult with a veterinarian. -
QuestionDo I need to help a newborn goat to go to the bathroom if I am bottle feeding it?Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVNRyan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianThey will go to the bathroom naturally without help. You can rub the anus with a warm wash rag to stimulate the process. You can also give the goat an enema with warm water and a small gentle soap if needed.
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