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 ...
The Complete Guide to Raising Meat Goats for Profit
There’s no better time to get into raising meat goats for profit than now. Trends for the consumption of this lean red meat are rapidly on the rise, and there’s no end in sight. Supply and ...
The Goat Horn Guide: Should You Dehorn Your Goats?
If you are new to the wonderful world of caprines, you may have heard of hornless goats. While there are obvious reasons for disbudding your goats, there's also a case (or two) to be made for keeping ...
Kiko Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
Hailing from New Zealand, the Kiko goat was bred to grow fast and function as a high-production meat goat. The word “Kiko” is derived from the Maori word meaning meat or flesh. And the breed ...
A Goatherd’s Guide to Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis (CAE) in Goats
When you make the choice to add animals to your life, you carry the responsibility of taking their health into your hands. Goats, for example, are quite a hardy critter, but they are not without their ...
How to Handle the Odd Behavior of a Goat Buck in Rut
Your goat kid has been a little bundle of joy, but the time has come for him to grow into a full-blown buck. You knew this day would come and your buck would be...well, a little less cuddly than he ...
How to Use Pumpkin Seeds as a Natural Dewormer for Goats
I love finding alternative ways to treat my goat herd when they come down with a bug, or need routine maintenance. Usually, it’s easier on them, and my wallet, if I can find something a bit more ...
What to Consider When Raising Sheep and Goats Together
Whether you’ve just begun raising animals on your small farm or you’ve been doing it for some time, you may ask yourself whether certain species of animals can be housed and raised ...