To begin with you need to make sure that you have a building that is adequate enough to protect goats from cold, rain, wind, and wet ground. Good fencing and confinement at night are the best safety measures to take for your goats. Motion detectors and alarms are other options for providing security. Coyotes can be a big problem with goats. We have a lot around our home. When we first purchased our goats we did lose two babies to what we suspect to be coyotes. That is when we decided something had to be done. So we are now the proud owners of Donkey Dan.
Donkeys have proven to be beneficial in keeping the dreaded coyotes away. If you do decide to buy a donkey to put in with your goats I would recommend a jenny. However, the most important thing to look for is to make sure the donkey you find has been raised with goats. The reason for this is because donkeys can become very aggressive towards goats. Another option many people choose is livestock protection dogs. There are several dog breeds available; however, my first choice would be a Great Pyreenes. I would suggest purchasing a pup at an early age and letting it grow up with the herd.
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Good fencing and confinement at night are the best safety measures to take for your goats. Motion detectors and alarms are other options for providing security. Coyotes can be a big problem with goats. We have a lot around our home. When we first purchased our goats we did lose two babies to what we suspect to be coyotes. That is when we decided something had to be done. So we are now the proud owners of Donkey Dan.
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