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QuestionHow do I know what we will have to do when we show? Do I just practice for everything in case the judge asks if we can do it?Community AnswerYes. Practice everything, it is better to know as much as you can. Generally, the judge asks to see certain body parts, moves, and a score card, but studying everything will give you an advantage.
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QuestionWhat is the best feed for a youth expo show?Community AnswerGenerally you want to give the goats the same feed as you do at home. Goats tend to stress over almost everything at the shows. They stress about traveling, being prepped, all the people and other goats, etc. so you want to keep everything as normal as possible for them.
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QuestionWhat should I do before the show?Community AnswerYou should stay calm and make sure your goat is brushed, has its collar on, and is clean. Make sure your goat had plenty of practice, perhaps do a few walk-throughs to be reassured.
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QuestionHow old should a goat be before he is shown?Community AnswerA goat should be fully weaned before showing. The earliest that happens is usually when they reach about 2.5 months in age.
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QuestionMy goat is not drinking water. What should I do?KarinTop AnswererLike any animal, a goat cannot survive for long without water (only days), so you must get a hold of a vet right away.
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QuestionCan I show a goat at the age of 2?Starlight_LaufeysonCommunity AnswerYes. In most shows, you can show a goat as long as they are over 5 months old.
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QuestionHow do I get a goat to push against me when I am showing?Community AnswerYou do not want the goat against you most of the time. You want to hold the show chain up under the head with the head held high and your arm extended. You don't have to extend your arm to the point that your elbow is locked, but keep a small distance between you and the goat. This shows professionalism and that you trained your goat to almost walk without you.
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QuestionWhat do I do when I first buy the goat?Starlight_LaufeysonCommunity AnswerYou want to put it in its new home and give it some space. Let it get used to seeing you everyday. Talk to it and let it get used to your voice. Bond with your goat by brushing it, petting it and playing with it, as well as giving it treats. If it is an older goat, try these things slowly and judge how it reacts. Never do anything that causes anxiety, as there may be an issue to get over. Ensure that its food and housing are appropriate and comfortable, and make a vet appointment soon to check its health and any issues.
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QuestionWhat do I do if my goat falls ill during the show? Can I still show it? If it dies, is it OK to train another goat?Community AnswerNo, you can't show it. You will have to disqualify yourself. It is better to train two goats so if that does happen, you can show the healthy one.
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QuestionIs it hard to train a goat?Starlight_LaufeysonCommunity AnswerIt can be. It depends on how well you work and handle them. It also depends on their age. For example, a kid can be harder to train than a 2-year-old. But you just have to take your time and be patient. Don't get frustrated -- the goat will sense that and stop working.
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QuestionWhat kind of questions does the judge ask you?Community AnswerIt varies show by show. Your judge may ask you how you care for the goat, how you trained, and other questions related to your goat's care.
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QuestionDo I have to sell my goat after a showing?Community AnswerOnly if you're in a county fair and win overall champion or reserve champion in your market class.
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QuestionHow do I train my baby goat?Community AnswerOnce it's weaned from its mother, spend lots and lots of time with it. Feed it by hand and pet it. Once it's used to you, get some grain, and put it in your hand. Give it to your goat if it stands up. Keep doing that.
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QuestionWhat is the best shampoo to use on a goat?Community AnswerYou can use dish soap, laundry soap, or a whitening soap for animals. Just be careful not to leave it on too long.
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QuestionCan the goats have horns or little nubs?Community AnswerYes, that would be fine.
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QuestionI have a baby lamancha and it says I have to put a tag on its ear, but they don't have ears so where do I put it?Starlight_LaufeysonCommunity AnswerFor lamanchas, you tag or tattoo them under their tail. It's the same process as tattooing its ear, just under the tail instead.
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QuestionCan you show girl goats?Community AnswerIt depends on the regulations of your show. Check the show's guidelines and try asking your 4-H leader.
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QuestionDo I have to cut the goat's horns?Community AnswerIt depends on the show. Personally, I have not trimmed my goats' horns in a few years because the shows I go to have not specified that we have to. Most shows, however, require trimming their horns, but very few that I know of require de-horning them.
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QuestionHow can I train my goat for goat agility in 4-H?Community AnswerUse a collar and put it under the goat's jaw. Try to walk with it. If the goat does not want to walk, lightly pull its tail straight up to get it to walk. Start walking the goat about 20 minutes twice a day, slowly adding more time.
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QuestionWhat do we need to take to the show?Community AnswerYou will need to take a brush, show collar or halter, food, treats, and any other basic tools that are not supplied at the show.
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QuestionIf my goats are still skittish come fair time, what do I do?Baby BlueCommunity AnswerTry keeping a close eye on them and make sure they are decently used to human contact so they won't have large reactions to someone touching or petting them. If they are so skittish it serves a big problem consider waiting until the next fair and meanwhile conditioning them to get used to being around others.
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