i have classes at the arlington career center in VA. its called animal science. they have two billy goats there. one it Rocket-hes very friendly and lves to be around anyone. then theres Indy- scared of all humans and always stays close to rocket. they both share a feild with 4 chickens and a miniture horse. how do i get Indy to behave like Rocket around people? he runs away every time some one goes outside to see the animals. he has such nice clean white fur but no one knows wat it feels like. how can i calm him down?
2006-09-24 13:31:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
sorry about spelling mistakes:
it Rocket is*
friendly and lves loves*
2006-09-24 13:37:15 · update #1
we dont think he was abused because he has no scraches of any signs of injuries
2006-09-24 13:38:45 · update #2
Some are simply just not a people goat. You have to take a lot of time to get them to come up to you if they are runners like that. Having the friendly guy in there does help.
Here are a few things you can do:
Sit out there, just be there and chill, he may get curious and want to sniff you
Get their favorite treats and he should come up to you to get some (be sure to squat or stay low so that he is less threatened)
Catch him, put him on a leash and pet him all over for like 20-30 minutes. Do it everyday. Eventually he should think, hey this ain't so bad.
Some goats will not get friendly, they just are not good with people. He may get better, but may not that much.
He may just bond with you as well if you are the only one doing this stuff.
If he is new to the place, it will take him time to relax, should that be the case.
If he has been abused, doing the above will help as well. Speak softly and pet gently. He could react this way to any new people.
I have many 'freaked out' goats. It takes time and patience. Some of mine came around in a few weeks and others have taken over a year, one still is fruity about people. Hope this helps! Good luck!
2006-09-24 19:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by troll05 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit in the pen with him for little while everyday and speak to him in a calm voice. pet the other goat/animals. see if he likes any treats. it takes time and patience for a goat to warm up to people. do not make sudden movements or gestures this could make him more scared. just be patient.
2006-09-24 13:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by sharonjean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he hasnt had much contact with humans. I would suggest trying to socialize him, just try to walk up to him feed him some hay or grain, then slowly try petting him. It takes time, but just go slow and eventually he will be your best friend.
2006-09-24 13:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by apha_barrelracer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you will be able to calm him down. Goats are very hard to make friendly unless you have them when they are babies and make them friendly as babies. It is his instinct to be afraid of you.
2006-09-24 13:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may have been abused by someone. Goats can be funny little critters. He may always be shy.
2006-09-24 13:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
warm up to him he will like carrots, sugar, pet him hold out your hand and let it smell it go slow no fast movement because it will scare him it will take time but you can do it.
2006-09-24 13:51:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋