Merry Goatmas: Christmas Gift Ideas for Milking and Showing Enthusiasts

Finding the perfect gifts for goat owners passionate about milking and showing can be a little overwhelming. But no matter what their particular passion is, there are some things goat owners will always want and need. Keeping goats is an expensive endeavor, and most goat owners are terribly practical. This list offers a wide variety of goat keeping “needs” as well as some fun splurges your goat-obsessed loved-one may not indulge in for themselves.

Milking Essentials:

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1. Stylish Milking Apron:
   Milking can be a messy job, especially if you’re doing it by hand. A comfortable, washable apron made of linen is also naturally antibacterial. And it has pockets!

2. Teat Spray/Udder Cleaning Supplies:

   • Fight Bac

   • Udder wipes

3. Comfortable Milking Stool:
   A padded stool makes milking more comfortable. This sturdy and foldable design makes it easy to get out of the way when you need more space.

4. Milking Filter: A reusable filter for milking is a great money-saving gift

Show Preparation Tools:

1. Goat Grooming Kit:

   • Slicker brush

   • Body brush

   • Hoof trimmers

   • Finishing spray

   • Shampoo

   • Clippers

2. Show Collars:

   • Martingale-style collars

   • More “traditional” style of show collar

3. Portable Milk Stand

4. Custom Show Gear: From feed bags, to show ring tie-outs, Bucktopia offers a lot of really great customizable options for show goat gear.

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Goat-themed Apparel and Accessories:

1. Customized Farm T-shirts: Goat people LOVE getting things with their farm and logo on them

   • White polo shirt with custom farm logo for the show ring

   • A more relaxed tee shirt in any color can be customized with that special person’s favorite goat, logo or more

2. Goat-themed Jewelry:

   • Earrings

   • Necklace

   • Bracelet

3. More Customizable Ideas:

   • Socks - put their favorite goat’s face all over socks

   • Hat -Most goat owners wear hats to keep away from bugs, the sun, and to hide “barn hair”. Let that person do it in style with a custom hat you design for them

Educational Resources:

1. Goat Health and Care Books:

   • Holistic Goat Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Animals, Preventing Common Ailments, and Troubleshooting Problems

     by Gianaclis Caldwell

   • Natural Goat Care by Pat Coleby

   • Raising Goats Naturally: The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat, and More by Deborah Niemann

2. Showmanship Training DVDs or Online Courses:

   • Show Your Way To The Top: How To Master Dairy Goat Showmanship And Impress Judges by Tara Jayne

Subscription Services:

1. Goat-themed Monthly Subscription Box:

   • Goaty Box

   • Boring Goats

   • Goat Club Membership

2. Magazine Subscriptions:

   • Goat Journal

   • Homesteading Monthly

   • Homesteaders of America

Dont forget the goats:

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