User:Seal Boxer/Goat Transportation
Transporting a goat is often necessary and can be a difficult thing to get right. It is important to do this correctly to avoid injury and death.[1] The vehicle used must be solid, easy to clean, and fitted with raised ridges to prevent the goats from injuring themselves.
Goats must not be dragged around by their horns or by a rope attached round their necks.[2] Their legs must not be tied, and they must not be placed in the boot of your car or in a poorly ventilated vehicle. They also must not be transported with other animals.[3]
If you do not have a truck, a dog crate or kennel can be used. Two mini-nubian kids at 2 months old will fit in a medium sized crate - a Crate of Goats[4] On starting the trip, the goats will sometimes weep. Singing to the goats whilst transporting them is recommended.[5]
Footnotes[edit]
- ^ http://www.arc.agric.za/home.asp?pid=3955
- ^ http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/animals-and-livestock/goats/transport-and-care-of-goats
- ^ http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/agriculture/animals-and-livestock/goats/transport-and-care-of-goats
- ^ http://www.greengablesmininubians.com/thegoatmentor/articles/transportinggoats.html
- ^ http://www.greengablesmininubians.com/thegoatmentor/articles/transportinggoats.html