Featured Stories
Exes and Does
For Elle King, the chaos of 2020 was a wake-up call to decide what was important and what she wanted to remain in her life. She had always dreamed of the farm life and having animals, so Elle decided that now was the time to make that dream a reality.
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When to Wean a Goat and Tips for Success
It’s important not only to know when to wean a goat but also to do it in a way that minimizes stress and ensures the ongoing health and production of those hard-working milkers.
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1st Annual Goat Giveaway
March 8-21, enter to win a goat prize package worth nearly $200!
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Kidding War Stories
We considered ourselves kidding veterans when our herd queen Equinox went into her third kidding. When we noticed she was in active labor, we sat with her and waited to greet her newest additions.
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Do Female Goats Have Horns? Busting 7 Goat-Keeping Myths
Do female goats have horns? And does all goat milk taste bad? The more educated people become about the myths and truths of goats, the more we can all love these animals and their antics.
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It’s Written on Goats’ Faces
Do goats’ faces express their feelings? And do they recognize ours? Animal behavior researchers are busy finding out. So far, we have evidence of how subtle and sensitive goats can be.
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The Basics of Caring for Goats
When building a herd health program from the ground up, beginning with the basics of caring for goats is best. One needs to consider the basics of the environment for the herd, their nutrition program, hoof care, and fiber care.
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Blindness in Goats: 3 Common Causes
When it comes to herd health, keeping a watchful eye can prevent common diseases such as listeriosis, polio, and chlamydia from causing blindness in goats.
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Goat Journal Special Issue: Head to Hoof Health Vol. 2
Goat Journal Special Issue 2021 — Goat Health from Head to Hoof Vol. 2 — is in homes March 18th, but digital and All-Access subscribers can read it NOW! Subscribe to Goat Journal for valuable stories about maintaining health and avoiding diseases — from head to hoof!
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Mr. Mayhem the Paddleboarding Goat
While on the various rivers and lakes in western Idaho, you may be fortunate enough to see a rare sight. That rare sight is a goat happily standing on a paddleboard floating on the water.
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