Are you a newbie homesteader interested in keeping goats in your suburban home? We don’t want to break the bubble for you. But before you should do that, you need to face the reality that there will be challenges in raising goats and your local laws. But do not fret! We’ll help you navigate the […]
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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 […]
Did you know that listeriosis is a common disease in goats? Listeriosis is caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes and can lead to serious health problems in goats, including death. Fortunately, there are several ways to prevent and treat listeriosis in goats. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what listeriosis is, how to prevent it, […]
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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Our furry farm friends are great companions, but they can be susceptible to specific health problems like us. Some of the more common health problems for goats occur in goat eyes. What are common eye problems in goats – and how can you treat and prevent them? Most eye problems in goats are caused by […]
Looking for a new friendly pet that isn’t a dog or a cat? Or, perhaps you are looking to tap into the mohair market to turn a profit. Either way, Angora goats are spectacular additions to any homestead. With the proper care and maintenance, housing this breed of goat will positively contribute to your homestead. […]
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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