"A Guernsey goat? I thought it was a cow!" If your thought process is like mine was when I first heard of Golden Guernsey dairy goats, you might be surprised to learn about this rare yet remarkable ...
Cashmere Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Soft, warm, elegant, and costly. These are the words that spring to mind when I run my fingers across a cashmere shawl or sweater. Did you know this expensive material comes from goats - the ...
Black Bengal Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
The Black Bengal goat is a meat goat breed all the way from Bangladesh. They have been studied from Asia to Pennsylvania for their efficiency, parasite resistance, and high fertility rate. This ...
Typical Goat External Parasites and How To Treat Them
Many homesteaders know that goats bust the myth that they are pesty critters causing annoyance and trouble. However, while goats are endearing, loving, social creatures they can bring pests - pests ...
Boer Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Do you want to produce your own meat? Homegrown meat is a great way to be independent of the supermarket and self-sufficient. Boer Goats is an attractive meat goat breed option for homesteaders ...
The Life Cycle Of Goat Internal Parasites And How to Prevent Them
Few things bring more satisfaction to a homesteader than seeing their sleek, contented herd of happy goats on a bright summer's day. Yet 12 years ago, most of our summer days right into winter were ...
Angora Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Are you a craft-loving soul who wants to produce their own yarn, as well as weave it? Angora goats are one of the most efficient fiber producers around producing 25% of their own weight in ...
Nubian Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Have you ever noticed the regal, flowing ears of the Nubian goat and wondered why they are so popular? Sturdy, noble animals, Nubians are well-known for producing milk with high butterfat content, ...
Alpine Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Graceful, elegant, curious. These words best describe Alpine goats. Add to this their hardy nature and friendly personality, and you have a great new member to your homestead. Alternatively called ...