Hiya all. A while ago I posted about my show goat with horns, and I seem to recall that folk were suprised that I was showing a goat with horns.
Due to just losing a beautiful kid, I'm rethinking the whole debudding thing.
I'm not a member of any club, as I basically cannot afford the fee for very little benefit, and after having posts taken down from an 'affiliated member of the BGS's' Facebook page for giving advice to people who asked( and we're ignored.....) I'm a bit more reluctant to join the organisation. Affiliated with BGS, however any paperwork DOUBLE the monies!!
Soo, if the aims of these organisations are to prevent cruelty and unnecessary suffering to the said animal....why oh why aren't these organisations doing more to encourage Pastern tagging, tattooing, and showing goats in their natural beauty?
And why oh why isn't the BGS insisting that these affiliated organisations encourage their members in these directions??
I've also been onto my local Agri department and been ignored. I've been asked for all my documents at show's when the next exhibitor who isn't even tagged is left alone.....all because I don't agree with tagging or debudding and would like to know the rational reasoning for the legislation....
Soo, do I join a group I don't agree with to get recognition for the quality animals I produce, and to get judged fairly at show's, and continue to maim them because the LAW says so??
And yes THEY enjoy the show's!! Especially my oldest Nanny who draws people in by making eyes at them!! It's the closest thing to a day off that I get, contributes to their hay and straw, and is good advertising!!
I keep horned and non horned goats.
Your thoughts please!!