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[Nate <nrhora@gmail.com>]

Once you can herd the goats together, put them in their own field to
browse, the goats always seem (from experience) to be much happier.
That's pretty much accepted.



On 7/11/06, Naomi <dragon-star@cableone.net> wrote:
> There is some question about the value of horns for protection.  Actually a
> good  pair of LGDs would probably be much more effective.
>
> We disbud all kids and I am currently working with several lines of polled
> goats.  I do not find horns advantageous in our situation.  However I am
> quite fond of goats and by now have about 30 of them. http://oznayim.us/
> Naomi
>
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> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 1:35 PM
> To: North American Fruit Explorers
> Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Fruit Tree and goat care
>
> Let's clarify this further...
>
> What I meant by that statement....is that if you cut off it's horns then it
> doesn't have the ability to ram trees, but that really should be a last
> resort, as we're quite certain that goats horns can get damaged, and they
> learn to use their horns in a more effective/productive manner such as
> protecting themselves, and their herd.
>
> On 7/11/06, Naomi <dragon-star@cableone.net> wrote:
> > "cutting"  the horns off a mature goat is a serious undertaking.  Call
> > a vet.
> > Naomi
> >
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