04/13/2025
Yep
So you want a baby goat
Things to think about:
1. Are they allowed where I live?
2. Do I have the time and space for them?
3. Two goats is a minimum.
4. Do I have a vet near that is knowledgeable about goats?
5. Why do I want them? Pets? Lawnmowers, breeding? What’s my end goal?
6. Will the person I am getting my baby goats from agree to be my mentor while I learn?
7. Investigate where you are getting your babies from? Do your homework. Don’t be an impulse buyer and possibly have heartbreak later if they are not healthy.
Things to know:
1. They are livestock not house pets. They have ruminant stomachs which requires nutrition you can’t really supply in the house.
2. One alone won’t work. They are herd animals. Risky to assume they will bond with your dog, cat, pig, etc.
3. They can live as long as dogs if properly taken care of. Am I willing to commit to this?
4. They will provide hours and hours of love and entertainment if you think about all of the above.
