Goats And Other Animals
Success Guide For Raising Healthy Goats
Goats are sometimes kept with sheep because they are generally calm, while sheep are easily frightened. Sheep tend to remain calmer with goats around.
Donkeys are sometimes housed with goats to fend off predators, especially coyotes and dogs, which donkeys will kick at or chase away. Goats also get along great with horses. In the Nineteenth century, a common practice was to house a goat with a racehorse. Sometimes before a race, a competitor would sneak in and steal a goat.
The horse, missing his buddy, could become upset enough to lose the race. The horse's owner then became angry because someone "got his goat" — a familiar expression to this day.
Goats also get along well with dogs and cats. Certain breeds of guardian dogs are used to protect goat herds. Cats are often kept as mousers in dairy barns, an arrangement that works out well. Treat your barn cats to a daily saucer of warm milk fresh from the goat, and they'll keep coming back.
Housing chickens with goats may be picturesque, however it is not a great idea. The chickens will nest in the hay and roost over the manger. Much hay will be wasted, because goats will not eat it once it has been soiled by the chickens.
Success Guide For Raising Healthy Goats
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