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Alpine Goat Breed Spotlight

September 23, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

The Alpine goat is also referred to as the French Alpine and registration papers for this dairy goat use both designations and they are synonymous. The Alpine goat is a medium- to large-size animal, alertly graceful, and the only breed with upright ears that offers all colors and combinations of colors giving them distinction and individuality.

How to Deal with an Aggressive Goat

September 18, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

You may receive varied advice for how to deal with an aggressive goat, but there are definitely techniques you should and should not use, and these coincide with how goats see us as herd members.

How to Raise Dairy Goats for Organic Goat Milk

September 13, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

When you’re learning goat farming basics, it pays to ask yourself if you want to raise your dairy goats for organic goat milk. It’s a question asked more frequently, as people in the U.S. get more interested in growing and eating organic foods.

Finding Success in a Straw

September 3, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

Perhaps the most obvious reason for A.I. is to eliminate keeping a live buck on the premises. Even if you’re only breeding a few each year, A.I. can easily be the cheaper, more time-efficient option. Another big bonus is the opportunity to utilize the genetics of very elite bucks, particularly those in herds you would otherwise be unable to access.

Feeding Goats and Sheep 101

August 22, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Feed & Housing

Feeding goats can be as diverse as their purposes. Goats – and for that matter, sheep – have many different purposes: Meat, milk, pets, therapy, commercial production, and valuable homestead livestock.

Why Goat Milk Benefits Matter

August 11, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

Worldwide distribution and goat milk benefits was discussed, leading to the justifiable assumption that more people drink goat milk or eat their products than any other milk after weaning from human nursing.

6 Things to Love About Kinder Goats

August 5, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

Kinder goats are a relatively new, uncommon goat, but this American breed is becoming increasingly popular, especially among homesteaders and small farmers. What makes Kinders so great? In short, these goats are incredibly versatile and productive!

Building the Best Fence for Goats

July 25, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Feed & Housing

Goats require specific fencing. The best fence for goats should typically be between four and five feet high. Here are some tips in selecting the best fence for goats.

Aliza Eliazarov’s On the Farm: Heritage & Heralded Animal Breeds in Portraits & Stories

July 22, 2021 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

To admire the beauty of farm animals and inspire your imagination, check out the stunning book On the Farm. The collection of quality portraits by renowned photographer Aliza Eliazarov is filled with 256 pages of cleverly designed images showcasing farm animals we all love and want to nurture.