It’s no secret that goat’s milk is delicious - and filled with all kinds of nutrients that make it a wonderful alternative to cow’s milk. However, not all people would agree with the first part of ...
10 Common Mistakes First-Time Goat Owners Make & How to Avoid Them
Are you thinking about raising goats? If so, you’ve made a wise choice. There are countless benefits to raising goats, but you mustn’t go into the situation blindly. Although they aren’t the ...
What Is the CDT Vaccine and Why Is It Important for Sheep and Goats?
With fifteen lambs born so far this year on my farm - and five more ewes left to lamb - it seems like every day brings along with it a new list of chores to do. Of these, administering the ...
12 Spring Transition Tips to Keep Your Goats Happy and Healthy
Spring is an exciting time of year for all of us, including our goats. All of our spring greens start growing in. So, instead of eating lots of potatoes and sweet potatoes (humans) and hay and grain ...
How to Rent Your Goats and Make Some Nice Profits
If you’re looking to make money from your goats, and meat or milk aren’t your things, you might want to think about renting out your goat herd. Goats are now called upon for more than just milk, ...
Saanen Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
If you’re looking for a dual-purpose dairy goat, the Swiss Saanen dairy goat is your best bet for high production and durability. The Saanen is well-known for its ability to produce a lot of ...
Spanish Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, and Care
Do you want to venture into the meat goat business? If this question has been on your mind lately, you’ve probably heard all about the most popular meat goats, like the Boer and the Kiko, but ...
Glossary of Goat Terminology
The wonderful world of goats brings with it terminology that may be a bit unfamiliar to the aspiring new goatherd. Our goat glossary of strange, yet unique, goat terms will help get you up to speed ...
Kalahari Red Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Similar to the Boer goat breed, the Kalahari Red is a meat goat originating in South Africa, not-so-coincidentally, near the Kalahari Desert. This big goat breed is a favorite amongst those ...