People are more and more turning to unusual pets. It's easy to find miniature goats for sale in most areas. Breeders keep the supply coming, since these little cuties make great pets. People who have them may also need to find them a new home or find homes for babies they have raised.
The local classified ads are a good place to start, or you can call the 4-H Goat Club, if there's one in your county. This means that any available animals will be relatively close by. You can also go online and search by zip code, which again will keep responses to the search close enough to be practical.
If you want a reputable breeder, the internet is a good resource. Buying from a breeder means that the goat you get as a baby will not turn out to be of mixed parentage. Those who want a mini won't be happy if the animal grows to a far greater size because one parent was a full-size goat. Having papers on the animal or at least seeing both parents can help avoid this kind of unpleasant surprise.
People buy these miniature farm animals because they're incredibly cute when they are babies. They're also attractive as adults, very affectionate, curious, and love to be around people. They are easy to keep in many ways. Their barn can be a large dog house or small shed, they can be tied out if you don't have fences, and they can learn to walk on a leash for exercise. They're natural prey for dogs, however, so they need a safe place for times when no one is around to watch out for them.
They make good pets for children, if a few rules are followed. It's almost instinctive to grab a goat by the horns and push against its head when it's little. It's a fun game and children especially find it hard to resist. However, teaching a goat to butt with its horns is sure to cause problems when it matures. A goat, like a dog, must be taught to respect people and not be aggressive even in play.
They love to eat, and keeping them at an ideal weight is hard. Sometimes you'll see minis almost as wide as they are tall. Owners need to restrict their animals' access to feed, hay, and browsing, while resisting the urge to give them a little extra just because they want it so much.
You will need to restrict their access to your yard and garden if you value your plants and trees. They love to eat all kinds of brush - like scrub bushes and trees but also rosebushes, fruit trees, and garden vegetables. You can tie them to a long chain that allows them to reach only what you want them to, as long as dogs can't bother them.
They also love to climb and jump. Your car will become a favorite perch if you don't keep them away from it. Visitors get a little testy, too, when their paint job is scratched or their hood is dented. However, by planning ahead and learning about proper care and handling, you can have a lot of fun with a miniature goat.
The local classified ads are a good place to start, or you can call the 4-H Goat Club, if there's one in your county. This means that any available animals will be relatively close by. You can also go online and search by zip code, which again will keep responses to the search close enough to be practical.
If you want a reputable breeder, the internet is a good resource. Buying from a breeder means that the goat you get as a baby will not turn out to be of mixed parentage. Those who want a mini won't be happy if the animal grows to a far greater size because one parent was a full-size goat. Having papers on the animal or at least seeing both parents can help avoid this kind of unpleasant surprise.
People buy these miniature farm animals because they're incredibly cute when they are babies. They're also attractive as adults, very affectionate, curious, and love to be around people. They are easy to keep in many ways. Their barn can be a large dog house or small shed, they can be tied out if you don't have fences, and they can learn to walk on a leash for exercise. They're natural prey for dogs, however, so they need a safe place for times when no one is around to watch out for them.
They make good pets for children, if a few rules are followed. It's almost instinctive to grab a goat by the horns and push against its head when it's little. It's a fun game and children especially find it hard to resist. However, teaching a goat to butt with its horns is sure to cause problems when it matures. A goat, like a dog, must be taught to respect people and not be aggressive even in play.
They love to eat, and keeping them at an ideal weight is hard. Sometimes you'll see minis almost as wide as they are tall. Owners need to restrict their animals' access to feed, hay, and browsing, while resisting the urge to give them a little extra just because they want it so much.
You will need to restrict their access to your yard and garden if you value your plants and trees. They love to eat all kinds of brush - like scrub bushes and trees but also rosebushes, fruit trees, and garden vegetables. You can tie them to a long chain that allows them to reach only what you want them to, as long as dogs can't bother them.
They also love to climb and jump. Your car will become a favorite perch if you don't keep them away from it. Visitors get a little testy, too, when their paint job is scratched or their hood is dented. However, by planning ahead and learning about proper care and handling, you can have a lot of fun with a miniature goat.
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