Raising meat goats on the homestead offers lean and naturally raised protein for the dinner table and an opportunity to earn some extra cash to funnel back into your sustainable and self-reliant efforts. Owning a large or even medium acreage homestead is unnecessary to keep quality meat goats. The miniature Pygmy goat breed offers the […]
More than 300 different goat breeds are roaming in pastures around the globe. They are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, and miniature goat breeds that are all heralded for their various benefits around and offerings. There is no right or wrong goat breed to keep. But, discovering the best goat breed to suit your […]
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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. […]
Is raising fiber goats right for you? When we think of cozy socks or scarfs and warm (sometimes itchy) sweaters, we assume these garments were made from sheep fibers. And a lot of the time, we would be correct. However, not all garments crafted from animal fibers come from sheep. Two of the most luxurious […]