Karen Kopf, Author at Backyard Goats

Maintaining Health with Goat Minerals

January 6, 2023 · Karen Kopf · Health

Supplementation of goat minerals is required for good health but improper supplementation can be dangerous, even deadly.

Deep Freeze! How to Keep Goats Warm in Cold Weather

November 27, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Health

How cold is too cold for a goat? Temperature can be the least of challenges when determining how to keep goats warm in cold weather.

Avoiding an Extension Cord Fire Hazard in Barns

November 27, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Feed & Housing

Barn fires are common in winter. Unfortunately, selecting a safer heat lamp will not always eliminate the danger. There is also an extension cord fire hazard.

The Doe Code

November 22, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Ownership

Oh, the game is strong with this experienced one… She knows the Doe Code all too well! Contractions about a minute apart. Why is our goat in labor tonight?

Avoid Goat Scams

November 8, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Members Only, Ownership

Goat scams are becoming more and more common. How can you be sure you are working with a legitimate seller?

Goat Care During Fire Season

October 4, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Health

When raising goats, prepare for many seasons: breeding season, kidding season, show season, winter — and for many in the western states, FIRE season.

Goat Lice: Are Your Goats Lousy?

September 14, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Health

Goat lice are very common in winter months, and finding them does not mean you are a bad herdsman. If you don’t see them, it doesn’t mean they are not there.