by Amanda | Nov 13, 2019 | Getting Started With Goats
Myth 1: Goats will eat anything. Goats have long been thought of as the ornery trashcans of the animal world. This is by far the most common myth I hear people repeat, and it is simply not true. Goats are actually extremely picky eaters. They are notorious...
by Amanda | Feb 27, 2019 | Getting Started With Goats
If you are just getting into goats and doing research online, you’ll frequently see people tossing around all sorts of terms that might confuse you. Below are a few basic terms that are helpful to get acquainted with. Note that I’ve intentionally left out...
by Amanda | Feb 20, 2019 | Getting Started With Goats
Goat owners can be very passionate when it comes to opinions on bottle-raising versus dam-raising kids. We have done both on our farm and I’ve been happy with the results either way. Bottle feeding goat kids is a lot of work, but if you have the...
by Amanda | Feb 13, 2019 | Getting Started With Goats, Milking & Dairy
It may be hard to believe when you look outside right now, but spring is coming and with that, kidding season has begun. With that comes all the excitement of milking and getting to enjoy all the products of your home dairy! If it’s your first time milking,...
by Amanda | Jan 16, 2019 | Getting Started With Goats
I see variations on this question come up time after time on forums and Facebook groups: I’m new to goats and just want them for pets. I don’t have plans to breed, milk, show, or use them for meat. Should I get a male or female? We can rule out one...
by Amanda | Jan 9, 2019 | Getting Started With Goats
If you have dairy goats, getting them bred each year is obviously a priority. One of the easiest ways is to keep a buck (or two) on your farm. It is much easier to tell when a doe is in heat when there is a buck nearby. The behavior changes are obvious! You...
