oh, finn
Finn's grown up into a polite, friendly, pack goat. He walks on a leash like he was born attached to one. He's good with strangers, calm with kids, fair to dogs (he did head butt Annie pretty hard last week, but she was right in his face barking) He's just a pleasure to be around. We don't hike as much as we did this summer, but he gets it. He has no problems carrying a pack. No complaints at all. (And trust me, if a goat doesn't want to do something, he'll let you know.) I know a few of you out there are dreaming of goats. I get emails from people who just can't wait for a Nubian and some laying hens. Well, let me vouch that a socialized goat is a charmer and easy keeper. Long as you have some patience, a big heart, and a good fence—you're set.
posted by Jenna at 10:50 PM
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You KNOW I have to chime in here in complete agreement! They are also highly addictive. Every time I see an even halfway decent goat for sale, I really, REALLY want to buy it, even though I know it's not part of the plan! I love them as much as I love my dogs, which I never thought I'd say about any animal.
goats are the most dog-like animal I've ever kept.
Well I wasn't dreaming of goats just chickens till now..
vickie
I adore my two goats. They are so much more enjoyable than the sheep. Who'da thunk it?
i definitely dream of the day i can have a few laying hens and a couple of milking goats, and maybe a cow too! i just love reading your site and living vicariously for now, as i tend to my two cats and garden. ;)
Jenna, I'm in the middle of "Goat Song" now - AWESOME. :)
Thanks for the update on Finn... fits right into the mix.
You bet I'm dreaming of goats! Now that we've moved to our very own homestead we're one step closer to having a couple of them.
Oh, Finn...(long)sigh...you are so easy to love.
Thinking, thinking - how STRONG does the fence have to be??
Conny - depends...
Goats seems to be awesome! I know a couple who owns Angora goats (They've done this for 30 years!) and they are so much in love with them. I remember they've told me they are a lot like dogs, too.
Thank you so much for writing about your experiences on the farm. Either it's good or bad, it's always interesting. :-)
Aw, he's so cute! We have enough space left in our 1/2 acre for one more type of animal. I'm torn though. I'd love a goat or two for milk but we don't have someone to milk when we go out of town (that's not that often but still). I'd also love sheep but I certainly don't have room for those right now. I'm thinking about guinea's or ducks, too, for the garden. I should reconsider the goat - maybe we can figure something out......
Ernie, you can't have just one goat - they need companionship. That said, 1/2 acre is plenty if you are willing to provide a good deal of their food.
I have ducks and goats and I'd rather have goats any day. Ducks are not real interactive.
careful 'bout the guineas. I'm looking for an amenable home for my two, 2.5 acres wasn't enough for them & they've wandered into annoying the neighbors. They're confined for now and hating it. They like to range over miles. However, if you've the room they can't be beat for eating ticks (I live in Lyme Disease central). I'll be sad to have them go.
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