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Pneumonia In Goats

April 9, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

If you raise goats, sooner or later you will have to deal with pneumonia in goats. It is a common illness in goats, which can occur in both kids and adults.

A Guide to Eye Problems and Eye Infections in Goats

March 30, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

The most important part of owning goats is keeping them healthy, and the best way to do this is to examine them regularly and act fast when you see a problem developing. While eye infections in goats are common, they are generally easy to treat and, if caught early, leave no lasting problems.

Feeding Goats and Sheep 101

March 9, 2022 · 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.

Tube Feeding Baby Goats

February 28, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

Feeding baby goats with a tube can save weak or premature kids. Learn how to properly insert the tube, avoid inundating the lungs, to get precious colostrum into their tummies during a critical moment.

Pasture Management for Goats

February 20, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Feed & Housing, Members Only

Good pastures are necessary for goats. Poor pasture management can cause many problems from bare spots to goat parasites.

The Therapeutic Benefits of Cuddling Goats

February 20, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Members Only, Ownership

Science and psychology have proven that interacting with our animal companions has many physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health benefits that add to our wellness and happiness.

The Cute, Adorable Nigora Goat

February 17, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

Let me introduce you to a new breed of goat that will rock your homesteading world. It’s called the Nigora goat.

DIY Cheese Cave: An Affordable Option

January 26, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

I’ve been making Parmesan cheese for two years and loving it. While my Parmesan was turning out fantastic, my biggest challenge was figuring out how to make a DIY cheese cave that wasn’t a mold machine.

Coccidiosis in Goats: A Kid Killer

January 18, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

Coccidiosis in goats is stressful enough but can kill a kid. But if you catch it soon enough, you can use many goat coccidia treatments for newborn kids.

Getting Started With the Best Goats for Milk

January 3, 2022 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

Goats are fun to raise, and many people milk goats for their own use (for milk, and maybe cheese or other goat milk products) and some milk goats commercially. Here are some tips for getting started with the best goats for milk.

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