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Spanish Goats: A Comprehensive Breed Profile 

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Spanish goats are hardy ruminants prized for their milk and meat, but is it worth adding to your herd? In this article, we’ll give you insights into Spanish goats’: Origin and history over the decades and how they were preserved Distinguishing characteristics and their disposition towards other goats and their humans Lifespan and performance in […]

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How to Handle Aggressive Goats?

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Are you struggling with how to handle aggressive goats? If your ruminant keeps head-butting you, pushing, and attempting to bite you, you shouldn’t give in and let him think he’s stronger and above you. But violence is not an option for you either, so how should you deal with goats’ aggressive behavior? In this article, […]

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LaMancha Goat: Is This Earless Goat the Right Breed For You?

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Have you ever seen an earless ruminant like LaMancha goat? This unique breed is prized for being a prolific milk producer. But if you want to raise this dairy goat made in America, you must know the pros and cons of raising this earless breed. So, to help you make the right decision, we will […]

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Alpine Goats: Overview and Characteristics

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When you think of goats, does the image of a white-faced, bearded creature with horns come to mind? That’s an Alpine goat! While their coats and facial features can differ from breed to breed, Alpine goats are one of the most popular breeds for both meat and dairy production. Here’s everything you need to know […]

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Can Goats and Chickens Live Together?

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Goats are mischievous creatures, so can goats and chickens live together successfully? In short, the answer is yes. However, that decision has pros and cons and plenty to consider. There is something so satisfying about stepping into a clean coop with fresh bedding, a warm heat lamp if the weather requires one, straw-filled nesting boxes, […]

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Overeating Disease in Goats

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One of the lesser-known problems goat keepers face is overeating disease, also known as crop overload or enterotoxemia.  Overeating disease is a dangerous condition when goats consume too much concentrated feed, such as grains, pellet feeds, or sugars.  Unfortunately, it can quickly become life-threatening if left untreated.  In this blog post, we will explore what […]

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Can Goats and Pigs Live Together?

Can Goats and Pigs Live Together

While it is entirely possible to co-pasture hogs and goats, there are a few aspects you’ll need to carefully consider and probably a few tweaks you’ll need to make to your infrastructures and habits. There are some significant drawbacks to keeping them together, though, which we’ll discuss below. Our mission here isn’t to convince you […]

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Why Goats Grind Their Teeth

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Suppose you see goats grind their teeth. That is a surefire sign that something is wrong and that you should immediately start paying attention to that individual. Teeth grinding in goats should be prioritized with coughing, diarrhea, snotty noses, and other unusual behaviors that typically indicate disease or illnesses in goats. In this post, we’ll discuss what causes goats […]

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Headbutting in Goats: Meaning and What To Do

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Have you ever had a goat headbutt you or knock its horns against something sharply and wondered what they were trying to tell you? Goats can be quite communicative with their owners, especially through headbutting. Understanding the meaning behind headbutting is essential in knowing how to have a positive experience with your animals while maintaining […]

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Show Goat Breeds

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Whether you’re looking to take home the blue ribbon or just have some fun at the local county fair, having the right show goat can be the difference between winning and losing. But with so many breeds to choose from, it can be hard to decide which one is right for you. Let’s break down […]

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