is a Toggenburg goat a good pet for on a farm?
Question by C: is a Toggenburg goat a good pet for on a farm?
I think i might be getting a goat soon, but I just want to find out about them first. 🙂 thanks Keri.
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Toggenburgs are one of the types of dairy goats. Females make great milkers, the boys on the other hand sometimes wind up as baaa-b-que. However, the boys if nuetered turns them into what’s called a “wether”. Goats are very intelligent. They make great pets if bottle raised or handled a great deal. If not “wethered” they will develop scent glands and will stink unbelievably when they mature. An un-wethered male can also become aggressive. Never “play” butt with any goat. The females can make good pets too.
I would suggest you do a little research into a goat disease called CAE, Caprine Arthriitis and Encephalitis… about 75% of dairy goats are “positive for CAE. A simple blood test (on the mother) will determine if the baby is positive. It is passed through the mother’s milk to the kid. There is no cure.
Also be aware, goats are VERY strong herding animals. They don’t do well on their own. You really need two! and be sure your “pets” have been de-horned. Horns on any goat are dangerous, even if they are very friendly, they can accidentally poke you.
donnybrook
February 14, 2013 at 4:46 pm