Author Topic: Very tempted... (Read 2268 times)

escapedtothecountry · « **on:** March 01, 2012, 11:30:57 pm »

Once we get the building work out of the way, I'm very tempted to get a couple of pygmy goats. So from the experts out there... what should I consider... what do I need etc etc... We have a stable for them to sleep in and plenty of paddock (no other animals). Any comments/suggestions will be gratefully received.

Jonathan

www.escapedtothecountry.com

Lesley Silvester · « **Reply #1 on:** March 02, 2012, 12:00:39 am »

Go for proper goats. By that I mean Sanaans of course.

Calm, placid, intelligent, affectionate and the milk is lovely.

plumseverywhere · « **Reply #2 on:** March 02, 2012, 07:41:08 am »

Or Toggenburgs

You would also need very secure fencing (consider electric wire too!), to make sure that you have nothing toxic to goats bush/tree/plant wise in your paddock.
Any particular reason for Pygmies? are you looking to breed or just pets

wytsend · « **Reply #3 on:** March 02, 2012, 07:58:20 am »

I can help with pure Saanens or indeed placid Nubians.

escapedtothecountry · « **Reply #4 on:** March 02, 2012, 09:11:05 am »

Pygmies just because they are small and (silly I know) look nice. Not intending on breeding just more as nice to have. We are a long way off getting anything as chickens are on the list, so investigating what may work for us.

little blue · « **Reply #5 on:** March 02, 2012, 06:35:22 pm »

or Bagots?
Rare breed, a little bigger than pygmies but still smaller than most others.
Can be milked, make fantastic crosses if you wanted milkers in the future

there's a Bagot society (not that impressive, but the photos & info on website are good) and info on the RBST

Brucklay · « **Reply #6 on:** March 02, 2012, 06:49:38 pm »

Well I vote for pygmy's but I biased - they are cute, funny and have some lovely colours. Our's are contained with standard stock fencing. The need access to their shelter 24/7 as they don't to rain or even damp!! They don't eat very much grass and need hay all year round but I can live with that - if you need any further info feel free to call and ask all the questions you can think of. 01771 613826 Clare