Pygmy goats aren’t typically associated with milking, however, if you want to get milk from your goat, it is possible. This video does a great job of explaining a few tips and tricks on how to make your milking experience smooth and easy. Here are the steps you can take to milk your pygmy goats. …
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Owning a pygmy goat can be a lot of fun in that you’re able to do many of the activities typically associated with pets like dogs. One of those activities is walking. So can you walk them on a leash? Yes. When properly trained and put on a leash, pygmy goats are able to be …
There aren’t really any pets that are dangerous by definition to your pygmy goat. Of course, if you keep a cage full of poisonous snakes, they will be equally as dangerous to your pygmy goat as they are to you. Failing this, it isn’t really a question of what kinds of other pets your pygmy …
Have you been thinking about adding a pygmy goat to your collection of animals? There are plenty of compelling reasons to do so. Pygmy goats are pint-sized cuties that children love. If you are the owner of a petting zoo, this is a natural winner. And if you own a farm, pygmies are still an …
Are you are thinking about adopting a pygmy goat? If so, there are a few important details that you will need to keep in mind. One of them is the fact that pygmy goats, like their full-sized brethren, do tend to smell at times. There are a number of reasons why this is so. It …
Those with enough land may consider taking up a donkey as a pet rather than a dog. One reason for this is because of a donkey’s intelligence. While a donkey is typically stereotyped as a fool, this may not actually be the reality. Many vets actually consider donkeys to be smarter than horses. Depending on …
Just like people, all miniature donkeys have their own personalities. Some of them are going to be more quiet than others while some are just more talkative on the whole. A very mouthy miniature donkey will probably make more noise than a dog or even other types of farm animals, especially if they want something. …
Miniature donkeys can scare off coyotes and even feral domestic dogs, but they shouldn’t be forced to do it themselves! Some farmers keep what they call livestock guardians, which are animals that look after other animals. Often, these are lamas or other large animals that graze on grass, but miniature donkeys can do the same …
Are you interested in buying a dwarf or miniature donkey? If so, you’ll need to shell out at least $1,200. You may end up spending as much as $2,000. You may be able to get a sort of “bulk discount” by buying a young donkey in a package with their mother. This may cost anywhere …
So you’re fed up with the same old same old and want to try something new. Having a miniature donkey as a pet is certainly a departure. Whether or not this is one that you have fully thought out beforehand is another issue. Perhaps it’s time to devote a few moments to researching this latest …
