caring-for-goats
Tips for New Dairy Goat Buyers
New dairy goat buyers should remember housing, breed traits, feed, and health before bringing animals home.
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How to Raise Dairy Goats for Organic Goat Milk
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.
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Raising Mohair Goat Breeds for Fiber
Over the course of our fiber goat experience, people insist we are raising sheep and not goats. When Pygoras are in full fleece, they look like wooly sheep. The fiber is soft and blends beautifully with other wool.
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Breed Profile: Angora Goats
Angora goats are fiber goats originating in Turkey that produce mohair wool. They are great browsers, but need extra nutrition and care.
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How to Prevent Foot Rot in Goats
Have you seen your goat limping? While it is not the cause of all limping and soreness, foot rot in goats should be suspected.
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The Basics of Caring for Goats
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.
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Goat Training Fundamentals
Goats are learning all the time and can be trained using positive reinforcement techniques, making life more fun and harmonious for you and your goats.
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9 Things to Consider Before Raising Goats for Milk
Thinking about raising goats for milk? There are many goat milk benefits, including making goat cheese or learning how to make goat milk soap.
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How to Treat Goat Diseases and Illnesses Naturally
When it comes to goat diseases and illnesses, there are many ways to care for dairy goats naturally, without chemical intervention.
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Goat Varieties for Hot Climates
Different species of livestock react to heat waves and hot climates differently. Some goat varieties are more tolerant than others.
All animals should receive special consideration and adjustments during periods of high heat.