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Raising Goats for Profit: Choose Dual-Purpose Goats!

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

We have dual-purpose goats. The dual-purpose concept is one of breeding and raising goats for both meat and milk. The dual-purpose system takes full advantage of the wonderful versatility of goats and can increase your farm income when raising goats for profit.

Historical Background of Alpine Goats

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

Goats, including Alpine goats, are believed to be the first animal domesticated by man. Bones of goats have been found in caves along with evidence of human inhabitation of those caves.

How to Treat Goat Diseases and Illnesses Naturally

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

When it comes to goat diseases and illnesses, there are many ways to care for dairy goats naturally, without chemical intervention.

Raising Goats Can Lead to Four-Legged Best Friends

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

Raising goats throughout your life can result in having hundreds of goats leaving hoof prints on your heart and memories that go deeper than the pages of a scrapbook.

How to Raise Dairy Goats for Organic Goat Milk

March 14, 2019 . 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.

The Basics of Caring for Goats

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

Despite the fact that there are many different breeds of goats today, the basics of caring for goats is pretty much the same. There isn’t a big difference between raising a dairy goat or a meat goat.

All About Goat Wattles

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

By general consensus of those who have attempted to define them, goat wattles are simply hair-covered appendages of flesh hanging from the throat area. hanging from the throat area. There are goat breeders themselves who have interesting theories on how, why, and what goat wattles are for.

Raising Baby Goats In Cold Weather

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

Freshening out does in cold weather can be a challenge, but those cute soft babies are well worth the obstacles of raising baby goats in cold weather.