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horn caps?
Author: philly 
Date:   02-22-04 09:20

We have a sweet female pygmy goat. But in play she likes to butt. I'm afraid she might accidentally hurt the children or the dog? Are there horn caps, or coverings to place on top of the pointy horns to prevent damage to anyone? What do you suggest?

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RE: horn caps?
Author: Janet 
Date:   02-23-04 12:05

The only thing I've heard of along those lines is people putting tennis balls on cattle horns. I haven't done it but imagine you would need to cut a small hole to make them fit.

However I would also like to point out that butting at anytime is dangerous, and certainly not "sweet". I would certainly discourage it under any circumstances, even if she thinks she is playing. Even with her horns "padded" she could still knock a child down or into a fence/wall/? and at the very least leave a good bruise or two....



Janet

jmay@premier1supplies.com

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