I have a Boer-cross show goat that is not trained to walk at all. He isn't even used to people. With alot of animals, special treats often work to get them used to people. Can anyone recommend a treat for a goat, that will not effect him in any way (muscle loss, tummy ache, ect)
2006-09-14 09:47:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You have to try some things to figure out what he likes. But one thing mine always run to me for is grain, show bloom, fruit (they love pomegranites but they the juice all over them), my pygmy loves chips and pretzels. The oats works well and it is pretty good for them. The show bloom is the best thing to promote muscle gain and even in general puts them in great health.
Train him using treats and by being patient. He will totally love you.
2006-09-14 18:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by troll05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goats love raisins, corn chips, baby carrorts, and sliced apples. Thoughs are just a few. The don't have any side effects. They also love to lick salt out of your hand. Just don't give them too much of any treats.
2006-09-14 11:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To get him used to you go to the pen every day. I had 2 wethers that took about 2 weeks to get them used to me. I would put their feed bucket on the ground about 10 feet from me. After 2 days I put it about 8 feet from me. Every other day I moved it 2 ft closer then when they would eat right at my feet I stood still and reached down to pet them. It took about 4 days of that before they quite trying to run and kept on eating.
The key to goats is to not stress them too much. That is why you have to go slowly. Once they are used to eating around you it will not take a special treat. I did feed mine spinach leaves from my hand and they loved them. Sweet feed, corn, alfalfa pellets are all good things to give them as a treat so be patient and you will get them close to you soon.
You don't say how old he is so if he is young enough to keep in small space for a few weeks then that is your best option.
Goats are wonderful creatures and have great personalities. The quicker you get him used to a leash the better. Start by putting the collar on and leaving it on ( so buy an adustable cloth one made for a dog ) After he is eating near you and will allow you to touch him then snap the leash ( a retractable one is best to start with ) on while he is eating. Once he is done eating he will wander away and you can follow closely so it does not pull on his neck right away. Get him used to this for a few days and then let him realize he cannot go anywhere without you and he will fight it but if you don't allow the fight to go on for long and move towards him to allow slack BEFORE he gets scared then it will not take long for him to get the hang of it. THEN you start calling him as you walk away and he will learn to follow when on the leash. Be patient and don't allow the goat to get too scared before you let up on the slack and you will have a happy little companion in about a month.
GOOD LUCK.
2006-09-14 10:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by bootsjeansnpearls 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A piece of bread will work wonders. Just cut a slice of bread into 4-6 cubes and your goat will love you.
Cows and horses like bread, too. I think my pony would climb a tree if he thought there was bread in it.
2006-09-14 11:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by north79004487 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a goat expert, but my boss has three. They like cherries very much and don't seem to suffer any ill effects.
2006-09-14 09:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Lee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website:
http://www.dricewebdesign.com/misctreats.htm
It has recipes SPECIALLY for goats!
Have fun!
2006-09-14 10:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by msnite1969 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Goats love rice chex and they don't seem to bother them in any way.
2006-09-14 11:59:22 · answer #7 · answered by Turbo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check you llocal feed store for alfalfa cubes they work great for treat for the flock o' goats my sister cares for.
2006-09-14 09:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by ragapple 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carrots will do the trick!!! Healthy and good for the digestive track.
2006-09-14 10:01:31 · answer #9 · answered by bugear001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my cousins goats seemed to enjoy crab apples
2006-09-14 09:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by Alexis 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋