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 ...
Golden Guernsey Goat: Breed Info, Characteristics, Breeding, and Care
"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 ...
3 Easy Methods to Pasteurize Goat Milk at Home
Congratulations! You did it! You invested in dairy goats, figured out how to milk them, and have delicious goat’s milk looking you in the face. Now, what should you do with it? The next step is a ...