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Wil the mommy be mad if her kids are taken away?

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Yes, she can get quite anxious and riled up.

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Is it all right to throw a bale of hay into my goat's pen if I need to be gone for a week?

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No, goats do not eat in moderation, your goat will very likely eat the entire bale, become very ill, and then have nothing else to eat for six days. You should ask someone near you and trustworthy, like a good neighbor or friend, to care for your goat for the week.

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Do Nubian goats shed?

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Yes, just like any animal with fur or hair.

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What do I use for a feeding bucket?

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We just used an old bathtub for our goats. It's a great size for this purpose. Otherwise you can use a store-bought feeder.

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How old do Nubian goats need to be before they can be castrated, and can I use the band method like used for cattle?

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They should be at least 8 months of age before attempting castration. The band method works just fine.

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At what age can these goats breed for the first time?

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Goats can breed from as young as two weeks old; however, that does not mean that they SHOULD. You should wait until they are at least a year old to breed them, and even then you must be willing to accept that young does are highly susceptible to miscarriages, premature births, and deformed offspring.

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