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Goat Varieties for Hot Climates

July 5, 2019 . Janet Garman · Goat Breeds

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 …

When Are Goats Good Pets?

June 14, 2019 . Janet Garman · Ownership

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?

Therapy Goats: From Hoof to The Heart

June 12, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

Meet a special type of caprine: Therapy goats. They’re on an important mission: To bring love, affection, laughter, and calmness to people ailing in mind, body, or spirit.

Brain Training for Happy Goats

March 14, 2019 . Tamsin Cooper · Ownership

Selective breeding brings about obvious changes in size, conformation, and yield. Additional physical and behavioral changes accompany selection for any specific trait, and these are sometimes quite unexpected.

The Cute, Adorable Nigora Goat

March 14, 2019 . Backyard Goats Contributor · Goat Breeds

Let me introduce you to a new breed of goat that will rock your homesteading world. It’s called the Nigora goat.

Honey Sweetie Acres

March 14, 2019 . Lacey Hughett · Home Dairy

Honey Sweetie Acres got their name as an inside joke between husband and wife Steve and Regina Bauscher, but they got their fame from their award-winning goats and top tier health products.

Breed Profile: Pygmy Goats

March 14, 2019 . Tamsin Cooper · Goat Breeds

Pygmy goats are of West African origin and are characterized by their short legs and face due to genetic dwarfism. Their sturdy bodies and hardiness confer utility in their native countries.