countryside Archives - Backyard Goats

LaMancha Goat Spotlight From Goat Journal

June 30, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

The LaMancha is a type of dairy goat noted for its apparent lack of or much reduced external ears. The LaMancha goat is medium in size and is also noted for a generally calm, quiet, and gentle temperament.

Selecting a Dairy Goat Breed

June 27, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Home Dairy

The fun of having goats starts with choosing which goat breed to get and plenty are available to choose from. More than 200 goat breeds have been developed worldwide, not all of which may be found in North America.

Saanen Goat Breed Spotlight

June 14, 2020 · Janet Garman · Goat Breeds

The Saanen goat is the largest of the dairy goat breeds. Growing to 130 to 145 pounds, the Saanen breed is one of the best goats for milk.

How to Pasteurize Milk at Home

March 7, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Learning how to pasteurize milk at home is just one facet of owning dairy animals. A crucial one.

Coccidiosis in Goats: A Kid Killer

February 28, 2020 · 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.

Pneumonia In Goats

February 11, 2020 · 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.

Keeping Goats With Chickens

January 22, 2020 · Gail Damerow · Ownership

Keeping goats with chickens is possible and can benefit both species.So you’ve had chickens for a while and are enjoying those awesomely flavorful homegrown eggs.

How to Make Yogurt From Scratch + Recipes

January 5, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Home Dairy

Yogurt is healthy and delicious. Learning how to make yogurt from scratch is very easy, and requires very little equipment.

The Goat Barn: Basic Kidding

January 5, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Health

While goat owners who have never had a goat give birth may be worried about getting them through the process safely, the reality is that with proper nutrition and care, the process usually goes smoothly — as nature intended.

10 Ways to Identify Goat Pregnancy

December 3, 2019 · Gail Damerow · Health

Add to Favorites If you absolutely must know whether or not your bred goats are pregnant, you can always opt to spend money on blood tests, X-rays, or ultrasounds. But …