thank you for you reply, since my post i have gotten 2 goats a wether and a doe. I am just in love with them!! they are just like dogs and seem happy to see me when i come out to see them the buck and play in the pasture as if they want me to join in! they seem and act sad when i leave. my husband tells me i spoil them but i feed water and talk to them when working in the barn. i think they are wonderful and am very glad i decided to get them. thank you all.