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The Basics of Caring for Goats

September 12, 2020 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Kids' Corner

Despite the fact that there are many different breeds of goats today, the basics of caring for goats is pretty much the same. There isn’t a big difference between raising a dairy goat or a meat goat.

All About Nigerian Dwarf Goats

September 8, 2020 · 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.

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.

Angelica and the Magnificent Seven

May 10, 2020 · Theresa Miller · Kids' Corner

Finally, after two and a half hours, this amazing mama goat had seventh healthy babies: two doelings and five bucklings. The Millers had never heard of goat septuplets, so they looked it up. Angelica had just set a new world record!

Fun with Miniature Goats

February 15, 2020 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Kids' Corner

Goats of all shapes and sizes, including miniature goats, have a wonderful way of bringing people together, of creating community between all different kinds of folks.

The Cute, Adorable Nigora Goat

December 15, 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.

Goat Types: Dairy Goats vs. Meat Goats

June 25, 2019 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

Have you ever wondered which of the goat types would be best for you? A dairy goat or a meat goat?

Changes to The IDGR

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Goats Contributor · Ownership

Add to Favorites by Peggy Boone The International Dairy Goat Registry has been a vital resource to goat and sheep producers for over 30 years. Now the IDGR is under …