Q&A for How to Catch a Goat

I usually grab mine with one hand in front of the neck and one hand on the belly. You could try that.

Keep the males and females separate, or get the animals spayed/neutered.

Goats aren't like dogs - they are far harder to train with names. It's easier to just have a positive association with the goat so they stay close by you anyway. If you really want to teach them their name, try using conditioning. If they come to you when you call, reward them with something they like, such as apples or carrots.

No. Goats are prey animals and typically won't approach a random human unless they are accustomed to people.

Take it slow. It may take a little while to regain its trust. Present it with food, and if it was tame before, it will eventually come around again.

Take it slow and be persistent. When it's time to eat, have your hand out with treats that taste better than what he normally eats, and wait for him to come to you. You might start by throwing it on the ground in front of him to lure him closer.

Goats are usually faster and more agile than humans. As prey animals, they are used to escaping threats. You likely won't catch a goat by chasing it. Instead, try luring it with food or cornering it in an enclosed area.

You can't completely stop a goat from screaming as it's a natural behavior, much like a baby crying. However, you can try calming it by putting it down, giving it food, and ensuring there are other goats nearby, as goats are herd animals and don't like to be alone.

If you can't lure the goat with grain or other methods, try cornering it in an enclosed area to catch it. Be cautious, as goats are smart and may learn to escape your trick if you do this often.

You may need to catch your goats another way until you can lure them with food. Try cornering them in an enclosed space and catching them with some help. Once caught, offer some grain until they eat it. Over time, they will learn it tastes good and come to you on their own.