Posts in GOATS
Goat Poop Chart | The Scoop On Poop

Goat poop can tell you a lot about your goat's health. Since goats are experts at hiding how they feel, sometimes a change in their poop is your first sign something could be wrong. Get the scoop on common problems that can cause poop changes - handy photos included

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Getting a Wether Goat

In the last few years goats have soared in popularity as pets. They're smart, charming and have personality for days - what's not to love? If you're thinking of getting a goat as a pet, a wether goat is a great fit.

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Goat Playhouses

Constructing a goat playhouse or other play structures, is a great way to keep your goat entertained and out of mischief.

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Can Goats Eat Christmas Trees?

As with most things, the answer to this question isn't black and white. Before you think about giving your goat a Christmas tree to eat, there's a few things you need to think about

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Goats In Sweaters - Yeah or Nay?

Goats in sweaters. You see them everywhere you look these days. Images of baby goats in adorable sweaters really tug at the heart strings. It's great material for calendars and viral videos, but do goats really need sweaters?

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Bucks In Rut

It's easy to let maintenance slide on your bucks during rut season. Handling them leaves anything they touch smelling horrible, and no one wants to try to doge the affections of a friendly buck in rut. There's also the very real possibility of getting peed on. However, bucks need the most care during this challenging time, and it's important not to skimp on their care, or you may run into trouble when breeding them to your does.

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How to Breed Goats | Before, During and After

The promise of cute babies, milk and increasing your herd genetics can make new goat owners eager to get started with breeding right away. But, there's a lot more to knowing how to breed goats than just sticking a male goat and a female goat together.

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Top Ten Goat Management Skills

Depending on the type of goats you decide to raise, goat management can be fairly intensive to mostly hands off. No matter what you decide to do with your goats, there's are some skills that will always serve you and your goats well.

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Kidding in the Cold

Most goat breeders kid in the coldest months of the year. This comes with its fair share of risks, but as long as you know what to look out for, and are well prepared, kidding in the cold can be simple and easy.

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Dairy Goat Udder Health

Keeping dairy goats means that their udders are a vital part of your farm or homestead. Keeping udders healthy and in prime working condition is vital to your goat’s health as well.

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Raising Goats: Selenium and Copper Deficiency

Copper and Selenium play an important role in your goat’s parasite resistance and overall health. Many of the regions of the USA are deficient in copper and selenium. KNow how to idetofy if your goats need more copper and selenium in their diets.

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