Hello Beth in beautiful OR:
My American Blackbelly wether runs with two nanny goats - one is a pygmy and one is a nubian. While he has not friendlied up as much as I would like, he does watch the goats for his 'cues' on how to react to the world around him and what to be nervous around. The nubian is the leader of the triple trouble trio and if she accepts whatever I am doing, he pretty much will stand still and let me do whatever is needed for him. I would think if you would get at least one well socialized goat or sheep (and hopefully one who is somewhat able to think for themselves), that will be half the battle.
Good luck!
Lisa St. Louis, MO
I found this pretty interesting because I intend to buy a couple of ewes and turn them out on an acre with the ram but realize once I do this I may not be able to get near them. I was actually thinking some Shetland sheep or a pygmy goat might be useful to help them be a little less skittish. What do you think?? Which would be better??
Thanks for any advice...I'm brand new to sheep but I used to have a pygmy goatie.
Beth Stamper Sierra Luna Morgan Horses Powell Butte, OR
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