Vets Issue ‘must-know’ Facts On Keeping Goats As Chinese Year Of The Goat Starts
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As Chinese New Year on Thursday (19 February 2015) ushered in the Year of the Goat, leading veterinary experts have issued some surprising facts and must-know advice to goat lovers and keepers in the UK.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and Goat Veterinary Society (GVS) have issued six facts that will surprise many but are critical to ensure that goats are happy and healthy:1223 views
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23rd February, 2015 20h38
- Think dogs are man’s best friends? Think again – goats are friendly, inquisitive and gregarious animals, and genuinely love the company of humans.
- Goats need friends – never keep a single goat on its own. Goats are herd animals and will be miserable if kept by themselves. Two goats together is the absolute minimum.
- Toys are a must! Goats should never be kept in a barren environment. Enrichment is key as goats love to climb onto and over obstacles – a straw bale is a plaything for goats!
- The Great Escape (or The Goat Escape!) – goats are great escapologists. Any building or paddock must be “goat proof.”
- Stretching (as well as climbing and bouncing) – goats stand on their hind limbs and can reach up to 2 metres above the ground.
- Choosy but chewy – contrary to popular belief, goats won’t just eat anything as part of their staple diet but they do love to nibble and chew on anything new. Keep electric cables covered!
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