Feed & Housing Archives - Backyard Goats

How to House Goats Harmoniously

March 9, 2022 · Tamsin Cooper · Feed & Housing

How to house goats with the minimum of conflict and stress, providing access for all to feed and resting places, while making the most of space. A goat-friendly perspective on barn design.

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.

Goat Kid Milk Replacer: Know Before You Buy

March 9, 2022 · Sponsored Content · Feed & Housing

Add to Favorites New products are always popping up on grocery store shelves. It can be fun to review new product labels, but overwhelming at the same time. By knowing …

Building the Best Fence for Goats

March 7, 2022 · 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.

No Kidding: Baby Goats Need Colostrum

March 2, 2022 · Sponsored Content · Feed & Housing

Add to Favorites Healthy baby goats are filled with personality. From playing and jumping to kicking up their hooves, they bring fun and laughter to your farm. This entertainment hinges …

Listeriosis in Goats: Dangers of Feeding Moldy Hay

February 20, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Feed & Housing

Circling Disease and Silage Sickness are other names for listeriosis in goats, commonly associated with feeding moldy hay.

What is the Best Hay for Goats?

February 20, 2022 · Patrice Lewis · Feed & Housing

Why should you approach goat feed with scientific precision? The answer is simple: To maximize the health of the animal. But what is the best hay for goats?

Are You Feeding Straw or Hay for Goats?

February 20, 2022 · Karen Kopf · Feed & Housing

If you dread choosing hay for goats, you are not alone … there is much to know about what to feed goats.

Pasture Management for Goats

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

Preferring variety in what they eat, goats are contented to eat different kinds of bushes, weeds, flowers, trees, and some grass. It seems that goats do better with this variety in their diets.