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Caring for Angora Goat Fiber During Winter
Add to Favorites Do fiber goats need special care during the winter months? Caring for Angora goats and other fiber breeds requires a little more attention during the cold and …
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Coccidiosis in Goats: A Kid Killer
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.
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A Breakdown of Proteins in Curd vs. Whey
Add to Favorites When making goat cheese, you end up with most of the protein in curd and lactose in the whey, but we can get a bit more specific …
Read MoreHow to Make Mozzarella Cheese in Seven Easy Steps
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 dinner.
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How Long is Goat Gestation?
When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.
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Getting Started With the Best Goats for Milk
Goats are fun to raise, and many people milk goats for their own use (for milk, and maybe cheese or other goat milk products) and some milk goats commercially. Here are some tips for getting started with the best goats for milk.
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Battle Born Livestock: Kids Raising Boer Goat Kids
Add to Favorites The Parson family’s Boer goat farming project has busted way beyond 4-H. Siblings Emma, Aurora, and Bodie Parsons own their own herd of meat goats. They have been …
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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.
Can Goats Eat Christmas Trees?
Can goats eat Christmas trees? The simple answer is yes, they can. The real question is whether goats should. Trees can be treated with fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, growth regulators, color enhancers, and flame retardants during their lifespan.
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Chocolate, Goat Cheese, & Wine (Oh My!)
There’s nothing like a little chocolate, goat cheese, and wine to make chilly days more festive and bearable.
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