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 ...
The Beginners Guide to Training Pack Goats
Pack goats are becoming increasingly popular among survivalists and homesteaders. Previously, they’ve been called upon for hiking, camping, and hunting trips. If you start training pack goats ...
Pack Goats: The Benefits, Breeds, Characteristics, and Equipment
Goats have many uses, milk, cheese, fiber, but there’s one overlooked job your goat can do for you that you may not have heard of: carrying your load. Goats that are trained to carry your extra ...
How to Take Care of Baby Goats – Everything You Need to Know
There’s no sweeter sound than a newborn kid bleating for the first time. If you’ve had a successful kidding, and your doe has been attended to, you might be wondering, what’s next for the ...
Understanding Goat Behavior and the Dynamics of a Goat Herd
Goats are smart, curious critters and if you don't have a good handle on goat behavior, you may find yourself outsmarted. When you understand the dynamics of a goat herd, you'll be ready to ...