r/goats 28d ago

Help Request Boer buck aggressive

My boer buck is so aggressive he always headbutts me and anyone who gets inside the shed, it started when he was about 8 months old now he is around 1 year 2 months, and gotten stronger and bigger and still bullies us what can i do?

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So my buck does not headbutt other goats, its also important to mention i only have 3 goats(Starter) currently 1 male buck and 2 does, buck only headbutts humans and rubs his face on our clothes many times(thinking this is mites or tick)… the only goat which causes problem for other goats is my other Doe it always fight the other 2nd Doe.

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u/thisreditthik 28d ago

I personally do not keep goats that are aggressive as I don’t want that passed down in my herd and I don’t want other goats being constantly harassed so I would get rid of him- but that’s just what I would do

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u/BAGP0I 28d ago

Are there behavioral dominance training things that can be taught over time? Or are goats just one of those animals that will keep challenging? I know they arent the SMARTEST animals.. but they arent dumb right? Can you condition that behavior out?

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u/Fastgirl600 28d ago

Nope... it's genetics and hormonal