Training Show Goats: Part 1
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- čas přidán 31. 12. 2017
- Starting to train your goat for a show will save you a lot of head ache when show time comes. I prefer to start working with them young as it goes much smoother in the long run.
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Brings back memories, lol! Many years ago (more than 40) we adopted a couple does as pets. Teaching them to walk on a lead came in 2 steps. To let them learn the leash always wins, we used a long lead staked deep into the ground, making sure it was placed so both sun and deep shade was within reach: I put feed and water nearby, and let those does fight the lead to their heart's content. Once they learned the fight was useless, they walked on the lead very well, lol! It saved me a lot of aching arms and back! Good job, Cristal!
That's a good idea! Never thought of that one ;)
@@BlueCactusDairyGoats -- It was my dad who set that up for me: he used a heavy length of rebar in the ground that could take a lead with a simple clip (snaffle?) Anyway, it worked like a charm. There was always a little resistance when switching to a lead with me on the end, lol....but it was very brief b/c the big fight with the other tie down was done first. Your method looks like it works very well...you've got the does following you without the lead. We used a simple dog collar.
That actually smart I am going to try that. But do you remember for how many days Bc I am getting some goats that are between 2-3 months old. And although in the video her idea is good. It feel like it will make back problems. Although she only did it for 4 days.
Thank you Crystal!!
+JIM GRAHAM you're very welcome!
I love the video
Wow!!your kids looked young here, wow seeing old videos to the ones now they have come a long way!!! So Stuborn!!! LOL that's great how you do that. It's almost like they knew what they had to do after a little while cool
Thanks for this nice video❤❤❤
Absolutely adore. Just picked up 2 kid does yesterday. Training starts tomorrow 😂🤗
I love watching them jump around 😍 😂
I know that's not you want lol
Very cool
Stubborn gotta be met by stubborn😂😂😂
Thank you
Thank you!!
You are very welcome!
Best video ever!!
Lol
When I was trying to lead my goat by a leash it was just like your black kid - rooted with all four feet in the ground - so it looked like skiing lol! But when I have a treat the goats will run to me on their own. Now my billies are trained to be led by the collar or their mane, but the does still prefer treats and don't like to be pulled by the collar for too long - just a nudge in a necessary direction is enough for them to move and avoid to be pulled more.
I have two Nigerian dwarf goats and you aren’t kidding they act like they are being killed. But I love them!
This helped a lot! What type of collars did you use i can't find anything like them?
This was helpful I am getting. Into raising goat and I bought my first buck my deo is already bed but I bought my own buck and I am gonna keep my buck but do 4h with him 1 next year and have started working with him I will be setting him as a breeding because the 4h up here u can keep but not show them again only there kids
Oh Crystal, you are a glimmer of hope!! Last month I put a regular dog collar on my wether as they attempt escape every time I leave the yard, as opposed to my playful 34yr old son who they respect and stand back for as long as I am not around. Anyhoo Chewy, 6mos, had a conniption fit when I tried to bring him back to the yard by collar All the flipping, and yanking and screaming! My breeder said they are just drama queens, I don't remember coughing and choking sounds as much as the SCREAMING. Well that collar was a bit too small for growth so today I picked up a semi padded choke chain for him and a pink collar choke combo for Stella and then Emma's (my 4H breeder) mom said to get a plain rope halter so from Petsmart to Tractor supply I went. I know they are a bit older but better late than never and I won't be showing them anyway. I would like to take them for walks. I have a half a mind to move to where I can raise a few but I have some mobility issues and unless my son wants to raise them full time with me I doubt I can handle more than a couple more even with space available. Really like your channel Thanx.
Hahaa! They are so dramatic at first. They quickly get over it if you give them a few minutes a day. Much harder to train them to stand then lead them. Give it 15 minutes a day for a week and you'll be golden :)
Blue Cactus Dairy Goats I made it home right before dark here at the edge of Monterey County Calif. Chewy, I don't know what his problem is but he really did not want the halter or chain. Stella took hers well. I let them wear them the hour I was out there to get used to the weight. Also I started tickling her belly again. I used to but got out of the habit. Suddenly she looks like she might be big enough to breed in December her birthday is March 11. I'm getting a stanchion this month for trimming and to get her used to it for milking. Thank you Crystal.
Oh I did in fact write, I guess I like rewatching your videos. I do take them for occasional strolls but Chewy is (probably fortunately) terrified of cars. If I could protect the SUV a little better I could take them to the park.
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That's how my goats acted
Could you do a video on choosing goats or knowing their quality for yourself. I think I could tell if a wasn't purebred or was sickly but how do I know what is a top quality goat. Like amongst your goats, I have no idea which are better than others and which are most show worthy.
I’m getting a goat next summer so I’m watching some vids on how to train
Should’ve watched this before mine came home in April. Lol
Thank you, Crystal, for all your informative videos! My question is how do you choose a young Nigerian doeling for a show? What qualities should I look for?
+Cindy Goodson I may have to make a video about this question. Some kids hit the ground and are just beautiful from day one. Very wide, feet are pointing straight, long neck, straight long top line. Then there are some that kinda have all those things but not so much. It's important to know your lines. For instance, I have a line that is very slow to mature. It's like they are gorgeous at birth and develope in this funky stage and get butt high then at 3 years old, bam! They are a beautiful goat. So I may keep a kid that I know may mature into a really nice older goat also, because I know the parents are nice.
I just started raising Nigerian dwarfs last year. They stole my heart very quickly! I have been watching your video's from the start, and they are very helpful in caring for my girls. I am now looking for a show quality girl to show and want to learn as much as I can. Please do a video on how you pick out your best does! That will be the best! Thanks so much!
+Cindy Goodson thank you so much for watching! I have had a few requests for a video like that so I think I'm going to have to. Stay tuned ;)
Hello! Recently found your channel, watching all your videos trying to learn as much as possible! For these first collars, you said a ‘soft collar’… where do I find a Nigerian dwarf soft collar for training? I Google it and a lot of different ones came up, but none said ‘soft collar.’ 🤷🏼♀️
How much time does each training session last each day?
I wish my show was in April! Ours is in February and it’s freezing
And of course I have 2 stubborn 4 month old doelings that just won’t deal with their back being lowered. Glad I’m showing 2 other angels besides them.
+Animalsforever31 how do you shave for show in February!?
Blue Cactus Dairy Goats I have to shave them like you but they have to wear shirts all the time. We live in FL though so there is no snow at least
+Animalsforever31 That's good.
+Animalsforever31 haha. I have a couple I don't typically show because they look like creatures in the ring! They hate it lol
Is there shows you can go to where you just show them off? Like not for breeding or for meat?
Any dairy goat show would be a show to show their comformation, and lineage. you are thinking of market wethers, who, yes, do get eaten.
So in other words, you take the doe to the show, show her, and bring her home. But with market animals, they get sold to a supporter, and taken to the butcher the next day. The market animals are usually wethers, or castrated males, and their only use is either pets or meat. But obviously, not all animals can go to pet homes. Unfortunately, there are just not enough pet homes in the world ;) But, as someone who sells most of the kids born on my farm each year, i would rather my babies go to a home where the will be loved and cared for untill their last day, then, their death would be quick, and they wouldnt even know what happened, vs a home where they are tied up, and abused, and are pretty much half dead their whole life. It is just something to think about wen you get into any kind of livestock.
I hope this helped!
About how long would you spend each day doing this?
About 30 minutes is all.
This will be our first year showing goats. What is the leash you are using?
How long do you train them each day that first week? What do you tickle their backs for when you are training them? Great job and beautiful scenery!
Tickling their backs will make them stretch and stand straighter
@@abigailnelson6623 Ohhhhhh, okay thank you!
I’ve never shown before. is they’re anyone who will message me and tell me everything i need to kbow
What kind of collars do you use?
Small dog collars work well. Make sure they are soft and not too tight
How long do you train for in one day? I have a 3-month-old Nigerian dwarf who was dam raised so right now I'm letting her get use to me.
Can you show a blue eyed goat and does it have to be specific kind of goats?
Question
We are looking at getting some doe.
My question is if the mother of the doe Is prone to have multiple kids does that meen the daughter is more likely too aswell?
We want does to have multiple kids
I'm in the process of leash training my goats. When they cough should I be concerned? Do I have the collar in the wrong position? I don't want to hurt them but I know goats can be a bit over dramatic.
If they are choking themselves let off a bit but they are so very dramatic with it lol! They learn I'df they stop resisting they wont be choking themselves eventually!
At what age do you start training your goats for show. I have a couple that are 2.5 weeks. When should I start??
+Felicity Vargo hello! The sooner the better! 2 weeks is perfect. I started these two at 8 and 10 weeks. They will be good for the show.
@@BlueCactusDairyGoats I have a newborn we believe he was born yesterday,we found him by our cow farm,and believe that one of a nearby shepherd's goats had given birth to and abandoned him yesterday.(he still has his umbilical cord attached)I am spending all my time with him,so now whenever he sees me he comes up to me,I really want to give him a good life.
So you have any tips to help me raise him,anything at all will be appreciated.
That’s good! My goat is 2 mounths and I got her for Christmas so I am starting now so yea!
Ha ha ha! Watching the 1st few steps on day 1...Crystal I may have written before but the first day I put a collar on Chewy at about 4-5 months and gave a bit of a tug with the leash, he put the brakes on and SCREAMED BLOODY MURDER!!! I swear he was trying to tell the neighbors I was kicking him like a field goal!!! At least telling the cows up on the hill a block away!
And who knew goats had brakes!?!? No one warned me that Nigies can leap 6ft fences in two prances (Stella) and are like the biggest drama queens of all goats!! OMG!! And why on earth when the temps are dropping here in still moderately cool San Benito county Ca. Why they prefer to sit on their spool with no more wisteria leaves for cover and the winds really picking up vs going over to the nice refurbished chicken coop, with the feeders, and clean shavings out of the wind....? I am slowly beginning to understand the word stubborn.
Hahahaaa!!! Yes! So. Hard. Headed!!
You can show boy goats right? This would be my first time
How early would you suggest? I am getting a goat that is about 8 weeks old here in a month or so and I will be trying to train him then. Is that too old?
That will not be too old at all. Is it a buck or a wether?
Wether
You will be fine to start training him at 8 weeks old. Just keep in mind, the sooner the better.
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Pretty much, yep.
I’m worried about choking, my babies like to just dig their feet down and pull back, any tips? They don’t jump and are 9 weeks old
It can be tricky! you still have to pull them along while they resist, or you will never et them trained. Just give them a second every so often if they are resisting too hard and choking themselves. Just work with them daily but only for about 15 minutes per day. They will get it!
@@BlueCactusDairyGoats thanks so much! I’ll keep this in mind, what lead are you using? I got one at tractor supply today and they just slip it right over their head :/
Edit: nvm you said it was a soft collar
@@BlueCactusDairyGoats hey! Wanted to update you! They all walk beautifully now on a lead! Just followed your advice, thanks so much! You would think you were murdering them with how much of a fit they throw
You don’t even need to give treats for standing still or anything!?
You can! But young goats won’t be interested in treats much as they are still being milkfed
How long do you work with yours per day? I’ve been working with my baby’s
30 minutes a day