{"id":1124,"date":"2021-03-02T12:56:09","date_gmt":"2021-03-02T07:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/?p=1124"},"modified":"2021-03-03T01:11:37","modified_gmt":"2021-03-02T19:41:37","slug":"how-to-raise-baby-goat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/","title":{"rendered":"Raising a Baby Goat: How to Raise Baby Goats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Raise_Baby_Goats\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>How to Raise Baby Goats?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">Raising an adult goat is very easy, but if you plan on raising a baby goat from birth, it takes a lot of hard work and care.<\/span> Having a baby goat can be very fun and exciting. <\/span><\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66158728a5f6a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66158728a5f6a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#How_to_Raise_Baby_Goats\" title=\"How to Raise Baby Goats?\">How to Raise Baby Goats?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#What_to_Do_Right_After_Birth\" title=\"What to Do Right After Birth?\">What to Do Right After Birth?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Care_of_Umbilical_Cord\" title=\"Care of Umbilical Cord \">Care of Umbilical Cord <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Let_Mother_and_Baby_Bond\" title=\"Let Mother and Baby Bond\">Let Mother and Baby Bond<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Feed_Colostrum_to_the_Baby\" title=\"Feed Colostrum to the Baby\">Feed Colostrum to the Baby<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#_Steps_for_Raising_a_Baby_Goat\" title=\"\u00a0Steps for Raising a Baby Goat\">\u00a0Steps for Raising a Baby Goat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#1_Provide_Warm_and_Dry_Space\" title=\"1. Provide Warm and Dry Space\">1. Provide Warm and Dry Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Feeding_With_Bottle\" title=\"Feeding With Bottle\">Feeding With Bottle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Set_the_Feeding_Schedule_for_your_kid\" title=\"Set the Feeding Schedule for your kid\">Set the Feeding Schedule for your kid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Weaning_Goat_from_Milk\" title=\"Weaning Goat from Milk \">Weaning Goat from Milk <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#2_Administering_Further_Care\" title=\"2. Administering Further Care\">2. Administering Further Care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Remove_the_Horn_Buds\" title=\"Remove the Horn Buds\u00a0\">Remove the Horn Buds\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Vaccinate_Your_Kid\" title=\"Vaccinate Your Kid\u00a0\">Vaccinate Your Kid\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Keep_Clean_Pasture\" title=\"Keep Clean Pasture \">Keep Clean Pasture <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Keep_up_with_Regular_Medical_Needs\" title=\"Keep up with Regular Medical Needs\">Keep up with Regular Medical Needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Provide_Shelter_and_Bedding\" title=\"Provide Shelter and Bedding\">Provide Shelter and Bedding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Feed_New_Foods\" title=\"Feed New Foods\u00a0\">Feed New Foods\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Socialize_Your_Kids\" title=\"Socialize Your Kids \">Socialize Your Kids <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-baby-goat\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Their droopy ears, cute appearance, and hopping around will attract you and steal your heart.<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"> Since it is a newborn baby goat, it becomes your responsibility to make sure that the newborn is taken care of properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">So if you are a farmer or just simply want to raise goats this article is to help you and guide you through the process. The baby goat is known as \u2018kid\u2019.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We provide general kid management guidelines which will help you in victoriously raising a baby goat. As we know goats provide meat, fiber, and milk. So it is very important to give newborn kids proper care and nutrition to make sure your goat grows into a hearty, productive, and healthy animal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Now, if you have a mama goat who is about to give birth to a kid, you need to know the important steps and instructions you need to follow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_Right_After_Birth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>What to Do Right After Birth?<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Imprinting is an important part of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">raising a baby goat<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, so make sure you are present when the kid is born. This will help the newborn baby to become familiar with human contact. Steps to be followed after the birth:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Care_of_Umbilical_Cord\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Care of Umbilical Cord <\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">L<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">et the cord break naturally and use a sterilized pair of scissors to trim only if necessary. Clean the cord with iodine to prevent bacterial infection. If the cord is bleeding use a surgical suture to tie it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"western\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Mother_and_Baby_Bond\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Let Mother and Baby Bond<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b> <\/b>Leave the baby with the mother and let her clean the baby goat by licking. This will form the bond.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feed_Colostrum_to_the_Baby\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Feed Colostrum to the Baby<\/b><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"> Make sure that the baby takes feed from the other within the first hour of birth. This milk is known as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Care-for-Baby-Goats\"> colostrum<\/a>. It is perfect for the baby as it has very high nutrients and helps in building immunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Steps_for_Raising_a_Baby_Goat\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: medium;\">\u00a0Steps for Raising a Baby Goat<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Provide_Warm_and_Dry_Space\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>1. Provide<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> Warm and Dry Space<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b><\/b>\u00a0I<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">t is possible for a baby goat to become ill due to a change in temperature. So make sure that the bedding is always dry and warm. Wheat straw, pine chips, and hay are used for bedding. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If the area is cold, add a heating lamp carefully as it is a fire hazard. Also, try to keep some areas cool so that if a kid wants a cooler area, it can go there.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"western\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeding_With_Bottle\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Feeding With Bottle<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Decide if it is necessary to feed the kid by hand <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">he decision is yours if you want your newborn goat to be bottle-fed or not? Bottle feeding results in a more tame and friendly goat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> Feeding the kid with your hand is a vital part of<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-to-raise-goat\/\"><strong> raising a goat<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, as it will help you in imprinting on the kid and form a bond. Sterilize the bottle after every feed, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">as it kills the bacteria that could cause your kid to fall sick.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_the_Feeding_Schedule_for_your_kid\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Set the Feeding Schedule for your kid<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A proper feeding routine ensures that your kid will get the best nutrition and food. This also sets the routine for the kid. But try if possible that the kid gets its feed from mother till at least 8 weeks old. As it is vital to building the immunity of baby goats.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weaning_Goat_from_Milk\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Weaning Goat from Milk <\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">After some time your baby goat won&#8217;t feel full of milk. It will need solid food. This stage of shifting to solid food instead of milk is weaning. You can start weaning a goat at about 3 weeks to 4 weeks of age or when it&#8217;s doubled its birth weight. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Start by altering the feeds with grains and hay. This means milk for one feed and grains or hay for another feed. And slowly replacing the milk with solid food completely. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Giving solid food throughout the day at once may result in digestive problems and hard stool. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Administering_Further_Care\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">2. Administering Further Care<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Remove_the_Horn_Buds\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Remove the Horn Buds\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Horns are useful for <a href=\"https:\/\/rememberanimals.com\/how-many-breeds-of-goats-are-there\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>wild goats<\/strong><\/span><\/a> to defend themselves from predators. However, <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">in domesticated environments horns are a risk as the goats hurt each other or get their horn stuck somewhere.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> If you don\u2019t know how to dis-bud your goat, contact the nearest veterinarian. Remove the horn buds at around 1 week till 2 weeks max. The older the goat, the harder it gets to dis-bud them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vaccinate_Your_Kid\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">V<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">accinate Your Kid\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">It is true that mother\u2019s milk builds immunity. But there are some diseases against which your kid needs protection, and that can be provided with vaccination only. Administer Clostridium and tetanus around 30 days of age. CD&amp;T booster after 3-4 weeks later. These vaccinations prevent overeating disease types C&amp;D.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Clean_Pasture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Keep Clean Pasture <\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Baby goats<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> cannot tell the difference between plants and manure. They basically eat what they see. Too much manure can give the worms and other parasites. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Make sure the pasture is clean. Keep pasture free from any kind of waste and manure. If possible keep the baby goats in a separate pasture.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_up_with_Regular_Medical_Needs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Keep up with Regular Medical Needs<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">T<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">he baby goats need regular medical care at a young age. Let a veterinarian examine them on a regular basis. Baby goats should be checked regularly for parasites. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">De-worm your goat at least twice a year. Medicine is used for de-worming. Also, watch for lice, keep lice powder at hand and keep the goat\u2019s fur-trimmed short to stop lice.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">3. Helping Your Kids Grow Up Healthy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provide_Shelter_and_Bedding\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Provide Shelter and Bedding<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><\/b>\u00a0E<span style=\"font-size: medium;\">ven if you have crossed the stage of raising a baby goat, and your goat is an adult, still it will need proper shelter to protect it from any rain and snow. The proper shelter should protect them against harsh weather conditions. Whichever bedding you give to the goat, make sure it\u2019s dry and clean.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feed_New_Foods\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">F<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">eed New Foods\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Till 2 months of age, the baby goats drink milk or water. During the weaning process introduce new foods to your goat such as hay, grain, grass, oats, barley, etc.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socialize_Your_Kids\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Socialize Your Kids <\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To make your goat comfortable around other goats introduce them to each other at a young age, this helps the kids to get accustomed to the presence of other goats. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">As a result, the goat will know to socialize with each other and will be comfortable with the addition of any new kid or goat to their group. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Do not try to introduce a kid to the adult group as the adults may harm the kid. While introducing any goat make sure to keep them with goats of their same age.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"western\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">From the point of cutting the umbilical cord to introducing them to a new group or environment, we have shared all the important information that you will need to take care of your newborn baby goat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"> <span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Raising a baby <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">goat requires dedication and utmost care. As these naughty, little, hopping creatures depend on you. Follow these general practices to keep your new kids healthy and happy. And the most important thing at last! Love Them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Raise Baby Goats? Raising an adult goat is very easy, but if you plan on raising a baby goat from birth, it takes a lot of hard work and care. Having a baby goat can be very fun and exciting. 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