If you wish to assess the health and well-being of a goat, its behaviour is a telltale sign. It would benefit you greatly as a pet owner to become familiar with the behaviours and characteristics of your goat in order to learn more about it and moreover, pinpoint if something is wrong. Check with your vet if there's issue with behaviour of your pet.
Overall, a healthy goat is lively, curious and playful. If it is happy and content, it is generally quiet. Nonetheless, vocalizing loudly is not uncommon if it is uncomfortable, hungry, thirsty, injured, ill, or in season.
Goats are naturally destructive animals. They like to chew at woodwork and rub themselves against or climb on fences. Sometimes this leads to the breakage or collapse of the fence. That said; any structures used for or around goats should as strong as possible.
Overall, a healthy goat is lively, curious and playful. If it is happy and content, it is generally quiet. Nonetheless, vocalizing loudly is not uncommon if it is uncomfortable, hungry, thirsty, injured, ill, or in season.
Goats are naturally destructive animals. They like to chew at woodwork and rub themselves against or climb on fences. Sometimes this leads to the breakage or collapse of the fence. That said; any structures used for or around goats should as strong as possible.
