does Archives - Backyard Goats

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.

All About Goat Wattles

January 19, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

By general consensus of those who have attempted to define them, goat wattles are simply hair-covered appendages of flesh hanging from the throat area. hanging from the throat area. There are goat breeders themselves who have interesting theories on how, why, and what goat wattles are for.

How to Make Mozzarella Cheese in Seven Easy Steps

January 11, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Add to Favorites You can learn how to make mozzarella cheese, start to finish, within thirty minutes. It’s so easy you can do it while crafting the rest of your …

When Are Goats Good Pets?

January 9, 2020 · Janet Garman · Kids' Corner

Many people have become goat owners because they fell in love with a tiny goat kid and decided to give goat ownership a try. Are goats good pets if you don’t live on a farm or homestead?

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.

All About Nigerian Dwarf Goats

December 31, 2019 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

The Nigerian Dwarf goat is a miniature goat of West African origin. Nigerian Dwarf goats are enjoying a rise in popularity due to their small size and colorful markings.

Goat Training Fundamentals

December 29, 2019 · Tamsin Cooper · Ownership

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.

Can Goats Eat Christmas Trees? and More Questions About Goat Health

December 26, 2019 · Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP · Ask The Expert

Katherine Drovdahl MH CA CR CEIT DipHIr QTP answers your questions about winter bedding and goat diarrhea that won’t stop! Plus: can goats eat Christmas trees?