If you have a male goat, at some point, you may be castrating a goat, and we want to help you through this process. You can do this using an elastrator, a tool that crushes the spermatic cord, cutting off blood flow to the testicles. It is a safe and relatively easy process if you […]
Knowing how to take care of a goat will directly impact the health of your herd. A hardy herd begins with the purchase of quality and healthy goats but it is the daily maintenance of the livestock that will create happy farm pets, brush clearers, milk producers, and a source of protein. Learning the basics […]
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Your goat herd will last only as long as your goat fence. Some goat breeds are more determined escape artists than others, but ALL goats will push their boundaries. If they can see out and get out, then freedom will be theirs. When we first got goats, I thought back to what my Papaw used […]
Getting ready for your goats to kid is an exciting process, but do you have your goat kidding kit ready for the moment your doe goes into labor? Having these things on hand will help you head off any emergency situations. They will prevent you from catching yourself in the middle of kidding (a screaming […]
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Does your goat’s umbilicus seem hot, painful, and moist? Are you wondering why its joints are swollen, thus preventing him from standing up? Don’t overlook these signs because they could indicate that your animal is suffering from a potentially deadly infection called joint ill or navel ill! But what is the difference between these two […]
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Do your goats fight against each other and injure other herd members with their horns? Do you struggle milking and handling them because of their aggressive tendencies? In these situations, disbudding goats may be the most common suggestion you’ll ever hear from experienced goat farm owners. But what is disbudding, and how can you and […]
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Are you a goat farmer looking for ways to improve your herd’s health? If so, you may be wondering if goat supplements are a good idea. This post will explore the benefits of goat supplements and discuss some of the most popular options available. Keep reading to learn more! What is a Goat Supplement? A […]
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to raising goats. One crucial consideration is vaccinating your goats against common diseases. Here we’ll discuss some of the most important goat vaccines and when they should be administered. By knowing what to expect, you can better care for your herd and keep them healthy! What […]
Raising goats can be an intimidating prospect for a newbie keeper. Anyone who has raised goats before surely has more than a few stories to tell about their antics. But, with a proper setup and armed with accurate knowledge, keeping goats can be both a rewarding and lucrative proposition. Let me share with you some […]
Alfalfa hay is a nutritional powerhouse for goats and is available at most feed stores. But what about alfalfa for goats precisely? What should you know before feeding your goats this hay? There’s a lot of conflicting information about feeding alfalfa to goats. Some people swear by it, while others claim it’s dangerous for their […]