DISBUDDING GOAT KIDS
It is a common practice to disbud domesticated
goats. The main reason for disbudding goats is danger fully grown
horns cause to other goats and humans (especially children). Although
it is not absolutely required, it is an accepted practice by almost
all goat keepers.
The process of disbudding is performed before
the horns start to grow (in their budding stage), and is pain free for
the goat kid. Even just seconds after the procedure, the kids play on
as usual.
Disbudding is not very difficult but any
mistake can have very undesirable consequences. It is best to perform
this task when the goat kids are between 5 and 10 days old, just
before their nervous system is fully developed.
Price:
at my farm: $12 per kid; away from my farm (only within 35 minutes of
Mayaguez): $16 per kid.
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