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Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 5 years

The Kalahari mix Boer goat Nico comes from a hobby goat farm in the Hunsrück. The owner was pleased to give up breeding and had offered his two bucks on eBay classifieds. Unfortunately, almost all goat farms breed. And by the time young bucks reach sexual maturity, they must be separated from the herd to avoid inbreeding. In most cases, bucks are then sold for slaughter, which finances a significant portion of the hay costs for most sheep and goat farms. The one born in March 2021, Nico, was therefore very lucky, as his owner even gave him to us as a gift. As a thank you, we named the cuddly little fellow with typical Boer goat floppy ears after him. Nico can now lead a protected life as a pet. A few days earlier, we had already rescued a Boer goat buck named Jake. He was, however, already sexually mature, so he had to live separately from the herd until castration but should not be alone. That's why we looked for a buddy for Jake. Young animals, especially when they arrive at their new home at about the same time, usually understand each other well right away. So it was also with Nico and Jake. The two are now at home in Simmern, Hunsrück, and are still looking for sponsors.

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Der Kalahari-Mix-Burenziegenbock Nico stammt aus einer Hobbyziegenhaltung im Hunsrück. Der Besitzer wollte erfreulicherweise die Zucht aufgeben und hatte seine beiden Böcke bei eBay-Kleinanzeigen angeboten. Leider wird in beinahe allen Ziegenhaltungen gezüchtet. Und spätestens, wenn junge Böcke geschlechtsreif werden, müssen sie aus der Herde, damit keine Inzucht entsteht. In der Regel werden Böcke dann zur Schlachtung verkauft, dadurch finanzieren die meisten Schaf- und Ziegenhaltungen einen Großteil ihrer Futterkosten. Der im März 2021 geboren Nico hatte also großes Glück und wir auch, denn sein Besitzer schenkte uns Nico sogar. Als Dankeschön haben wir den knuffigen kleinen Kerl mit den für Burenziegen typischen Schlappohren nach ihm benannt. Nico darf nun ein behütetes Leben als Patentier führen. Einige Tage zuvor hatten wir schon einen Burenziegenbock gerettet, den Jake. Der war aber schon geschlechtsreif, deshalb musste er bis zur Kastration von der Herde getrennt leben und sollte aber trotzdem nicht alleine sein. Deshalb hatten wir einen Kumpel für Jake gesucht. Jungtiere, vor allem, wenn sie fast zur gleichen Zeit in ihrem neuen Zuhause ankommen, verstehen sich normalerweise auf Anhieb gut. So war es auch bei Nico und Jake. Die Zwei sind nun in Simmern im Hunsrück zu Hause und suchen noch Paten.

Size
Medium
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇩🇪Drolshagen
Shelter
Schutzengel für Tiere e.V.
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About Nico

What life with Nico looks like

Nico is a medium-sized adult mixed breed animal waiting at Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. in Drolshagen.

Every animal has their own temperament and history. The shelter knows Nico far better than any listing can convey — ask about daily routine, ideal household, and what kind of adopter they're hoping for.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Nico, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Nico?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Nico on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Nico if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Nico already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most animals on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Nico isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Schutzengel für Tiere e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Nico and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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