Next Steps...

FIND A VET IN YOUR AREA THAT TREATS GOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

* Not all vets treat goats

* You want to know who to call in 

an emergency BEFORE the emergency.

Join a Facebook Group

* There is some really helpful information

* EVERY ONE HAS THEIR OWN WAY - ADVICE IS GOOD, BUT IT IS JUST ADVICE!

DON'T GET OVERWHELMED.

* Advice and opinions often given based on Nigerian Dwarfs or full sized goats.

Not Pygmy Specific!!! Use Discernment!!!

*Always consult your vet!

National Pygmy Goat Association

National Pygmy Goat Association Announcements

The Holistic Goat

Successful Goating With Rosie

*CHECK OUT HER FILES AND ALBUMS

Goat Crazy

Backyard Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarfs

Goat Vet Corner

* IF YOU POST START IT WITH "HELLO VETS"

Goat Hoof Maintenance

Pygmy Goats Need:

1. Safe Enclosure

2. Proper Fencing

3. Hay/Fresh Water/Minerals

* Grain is optional

4. A place to graze

* They like the weeds, brush, funky stuff

* They are weed-eaters NOT LAWNMOWERS

Supplies!

Here is a list of some of the products I use for my Pygmy Goats.

Here is a list of some medication resources.

* Disclaimer: We are not a vet. Always consult either the product directions or a vet. 

Your Pygmy will have been vaccinated at Birth, 6 weeks, and 10 weeks. 

THEY WILL NEED AN ANNUAL VACCINATION OF CD&T.

YOUR VET CAN DO IT OR YOU CAN

BUY THE VACCINATION AND DO IT YOURSELF.

* You can get the vaccination from your vet or buy it at Tractor Supply. 

Some people do preventative worming of their Pygmy goats, and others treat their goat for worms if they need to.

IT IS UP TO YOU TO DECIDE WHICH YOU WILL DO.

* It is very easy to worm a goat. You can do this yourself or have your vet do it.

* CONSULT YOUR VET ON THE BEST PLAN FOR YOU.

* Your Pygmy goat has had preventative worming treatments every month from us per our vet's recommendation.

Your goats feet will need to be trimmed. Unfortunately, goats can't go to the salon, so it will be up to you. 

* It's actually easy to trim their hooves.

* You can do it yourself.

* HOOVES SHOULD BE TRIMMED AT LEAST  EVERY 3 MONTHS.

* We trim goat's hooves every month.

Goat Hoof Maintenance

GOATS ARE VERY TRAINABLE!!!

* Bribes go a long way

Here's a list of acceptable goat treats.

Here's a list of some things toxic to goats.

* Pick a time to feed your goats (if you choose grain)

- we feed at 9 am and 4 pm

* Goats can tell time!!! They will be waiting for you!

* Use the same phrase every time you want them do something.

- "Let's go!"

- "Time to eat!"

- "In your pen!"

* If you sit in the same spot every time you give them a treat or pet them, they will go to that spot to greet you.

- It's better to have them come to you than to chase them.

- IN AN EMERGENCY - HURRY UP AND HERD IS SCARED AND SCATTERED!!!

Walk your goat often on a leash.

You will thank me later!!!!

Take your goat for car rides often.

They will be less nervous in the future:

- Vet Visits

- Evacuations

- Moving to different locations

- Going to shows

Join the NPGA! 

Transfer Your Pygmy to your name with the NPGA (National Pygmy Goat Association).

You should have received the form from me, but here is a link.

Although your goat is officially registered under their Passpartout Krewe herd name, you are welcome to call your goat anything you like. They don't mind and neither do we. 

Join a Pygmy Goat Club!

The people are nice and it's fun!

You bought a show quality Pygmy, go to some shows for fun.

NPGA Affiliated Show List

Central States Pygmy Goat Club

* You can join other Goat Clubs and enter shows in other states.

Most Pygmy books aren't worth the paper they are printed on.

Here are some respected resources:

National Pygmy Goat Association

Little Avalon Farm

Packgoats.com

The Modern Day Settler

Molly's Herbals

Onion Creek Ranch

Three Little Goats

Thrifty Homesteader

Raising Goats For Beginners