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Livestock => Goats => Topic started by: Gunestone on February 06, 2019, 07:44:49 pm

Title: Transporting Goats
Post by: Gunestone on February 06, 2019, 07:44:49 pm

Another question: Would it be better to transport pregnant goats in a trailer, or in the back of our van? Which would cause them the least stress?

Title: Re: Transporting Goats
Post by: Penninehillbilly on February 06, 2019, 07:52:43 pm

How near kidding?
I always transport goats in the van, but we have a side door (Berlingo van), it's a bit lower and easier for them. Maybe stack a couple of pallets, solid top, to ease access and exit?
Nice to keep an eye on them and its warmer for them as well.

Title: Re: Transporting Goats
Post by: Gunestone on February 07, 2019, 05:26:15 pm

Yes, maybe I'll try and make a ramp for them. They will be approx 3 months in kid.

Title: Re: Transporting Goats
Post by: Anke on February 07, 2019, 05:49:15 pm

Should be fine in the back of the van, but I would get them asap. Just so that they have time to settle in their new surroundings before kidding.

Title: Re: Transporting Goats
Post by: Penninehillbilly on February 10, 2019, 02:07:51 pm

Also be aware they do tend to pee when you stop, so make sure you have something waterproof under the bedding (but not slippy for them)

Title: Re: Transporting Goats
Post by: Gunestone on February 21, 2019, 05:33:56 pm

Brilliant thanks, will be taking them in the van.