How to handle a boer goat (doe) for hoof trimming
Hi
I have a 4 year old doe who was not hand reared and is rather feisty. As with my other 3 goats, I must trim her hooves regularly and at the moment she is in desperate need of a pedicure, walking on the sides of her feet. Problem is that Princess has a rather nasty nature when you try to handle her and I don't have a holding yard or head bail. Man handling has been the only option but this only perpetuates the problem.
Recently she has become somewhat more affectionate in that she will approach the fence and allow me to pat and scratch her. This in itself is a miracle.
How can I tether her and safely attend to her hooves without harm or danger to myself? I have already experienced her horns 4 times in the 2 years we have had her. Now that she is finally displaying some affection and trust in me, I want to approach her next pedicure without undoing all of this by causing undue stress.
Can you or anyone please suggest how I may achieve this as it will be an ongoing problem otherwise?