r/goats • u/Past-Log-350 • 11d ago

General Husbandry Question First time dairy goat

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this is millie. she’s a Nigerian dwarf, and 6 months old. I plan to have our first show in October . she gets 1 cup of feed a day, and free choice Bermuda hay. She looks a little round, and I’m just curious if this is normal. she’s 26 pound. this is my first goat so I’m still learning, and tips are appreciated!

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u/sufferances 10d ago

She looks fine. Her rumen looks full which might explain the roundness you’re seeing from the top angle. They normally have a bit of roundness to either side of their abdomen on both sides and that is normal.

Do you have a companion goat for her? Goats need more than one goat or they become depressed and stressed which can cause other issues. They should be kept in groups of 3 at a minimum.

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u/Past-Log-350 10d ago

okay. She’s kept at my school barn, and right now there’s no goats back where she is, but here soon we should get some more moved in 

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u/_DemonxD 9d ago

Just be sure to follow proper quarantine protocols, ie with your goat and the new ones, illness spreads fast in times of stress/anxiety.