dairy-goats
Can Goats Swim? Dealing with Goats in The Water
Can goats swim? What should you do if you find your goat stuck in a stock tank? And what health issues should you watch for?
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10 Signs of Goat Heat
Knowing the facts about goats and having the ability to recognize goat heat will equip you to take appropriate measures to either get your doe bred or keep her from getting pregnant, …
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Can My Goat be Part of a Pet Therapy Program?
Pet therapy programs are currently taking off. People everywhere are realizing the benefits that can come from interaction with animals. Therapy animals come in many forms such as dogs, horses, llamas, rabbits, and yes, even goats.
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A Guide to Eye Problems and Eye Infections in Goats
The most important part of owning goats is keeping them healthy, and the best way to do this is to examine them regularly and act fast when you see a problem developing. While eye infections in goats are common, they are generally easy to treat and, if caught early, leave no lasting problems.
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A Beginner’s Guide to the Best Goats for Milk
There are many good reasons for raising dairy goats, and this article is the best place to start for more information about the best goats for milk.
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Saanen Goat Breed Spotlight
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. This breed is a consistent high-volume …
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How to House Goats Harmoniously
We all want to live in peace. So do goats (believe it or not!) They have evolved a social system to avoid conflict. Problems occur when considering how to house …
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Nubian Goats: The Key Breed Facts
The Anglo-Nubian goat, or simply Nubian goat in the United States, was developed in Great Britain of native milking stock and goats from the Middle East and North Africa. Its distinguishing characteristics include large, pendulous ears and a “Roman” nose.
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Selecting a Dairy Goat Breed
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 …
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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. But there are a few things to consider about raising goats …
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