Goats

How to Make Goat Milk Butter

By Janet Ford

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Creating butter from your goat's fresh milk is more nutritious for you that store bought butter (no preservatives!). It's also just plain fun. With this method, you will be able to make butter quickly. No need for slow butter churns... more »

How to Pasteurize Goat's Milk

By Janet Ford

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Pasteurizing goat milk kills unnecessary bacteria and extends the refrigerated life of your milk. It's a simple process any dairy goat owner can master... more »

How to Tattoo a Goat

By Janet Ford

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Tattooing your goat is important not only for personal identification purposes but also for registered stock and showing. The judge will check your goat's tattoo. It's also nice to have for those who intend to sell their milk commercially for ... more »

How to Train a Goat to Wear a Halter, Lead and Tie

By Willowstar107

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If you own goats, you probably have a hard time getting them to do what you want. You can make this a lot easier by teaching your goats to wear a halter, be led by it, and stand tied. If you want to use your goat and a pack, draft or show ... more »

How to Bottle Feed a Kid Goat

By Kat Yares

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It will happen to anyone who breeds goats at some time. Either the mama doe goat dies in childbirth, or she refuses to nurse her kids. While it takes a lot in terms of commitment, the kid goat can be raised on a bottle until it is eating food... more »

How to Choose a Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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When choosing a goat, decide how you'll be using the goat - for milk, meat or just to show... more »

How to do WEEDEATING using GOATS

By Houlesranch

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Like in my other articles I have written. I absolutely love my goats. They have such personalities you cannot help but love them. We use all of our goats for brush, weed control and fire prevention. Here in Colorado that is getting to be so ... more »

How to Feed Your Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Choose feed based on what your goat or herd thrives best on and the type of grass or hay your goat has available... more »

How to Get rid of Noxious weeds No Pesticides

By Houlesranch

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We have the very best way to prevent weeds from invading your property. Do you want the best way to get rid of all weeds and noxious weeds off your property with out using any chemicals or pesticides. It has been done 100s of years like this ... more »

How to Get Your Own Dairy Goat Feed Mixed

By Janet Ford

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If you want your dairy goats to feel, perform and even show their best, you may wish to look at having your own feed mixed versus buying it by the bag labeled simply 'goat feed' at your local feed store. All goats are not created equal. Here is ... more »

How to Milk Your Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Goat's milk can be a good substitute for people who are allergic to cow's milk. Goat's milk can also be used to make butter, cheese, yogurt and ice cream... more »

How to Prevent Frostbite or Chaffing of Your Nubian Dairy Goat's Ears In Winter

By Janet Ford

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Those big, floppy ears can easily drag in the water dishes. What is an owner to do in the winter time to prevent damage to their animals ears when it's impossible to keep the ears dry?.. more »

How to Show a Dairy Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Whether you're a junior competitor showing your dairy goat for the first time, an amateur goat enthusiast or a professional breeder, taking your goat to show is an exciting way to evaluate the quality of your animal and test your showmanship ... more »

How to Show Your 4-H Goat in a Showring

By eHow Pets Editor

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Remember to have fun and smile. Your goat senses it if you are nervous or upset... more »

How to use goats for weed eating and get paid for doing it!!

By Houlesranch

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How to use goats for weed control..The Pros and cons of using goats and the results you will get with using goats for weed and brush control. We have been raising goats for the past 10 years, it has only been with in the past 2 years we have ... more »

How to Vaccinate a Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Goats serve many purposes, whether they are used for meat, as pets, show animals and working animals. No matter what you use goats for, they must be vaccinated and cared for properly. Vaccines can keep your goat healthy and prevent them from ... more »

How to Bottle Feed a Fainting Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Fainting goats are a breed that faints when scared or startled. The fainting is caused by a genetic disorder inherent in the species. When the goats are frightened, their muscles seize up for about 10 seconds. This disorder can cause younger ... more »

How to Build a Goat Pen

By eHow Pets Editor

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Fencing is expensive, so plan your goat pen to last and to hold other animals if needed... more »

How to Build Pens for Fainting Goats

By eHow Pets Editor

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Fainting goats have good natures, which contributes to their popularity. They are fairly easy to care for, and they don't jump and climb like other breeds. These goats periodically "faint" due to a hereditary muscle condition. Goats are used for ... more »

How to Care for Baby Goats

By eHow Pets Editor

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They flounce, they bounce and they cuddle. There is no doubt that baby goats, or kids as they are officially known, are cute. Like all kids, they grow up fast and taking care of a baby goat can be a lot of work. Whether you are planning on ... more »

How to Care for Miniature Goats

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Miniature, or pygmy, goats can be kept as pets, milking goats, browsers, or show animals. Pygmy goats are suitable for almost any climate. They are well suited to be part of a herd or housed with other goats. They are an intelligent, docile and ... more »

How to Care for Your Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Good herd management will provide years of companionship, dairy products, and meat. Goats make good pets and show animals for smaller children... more »

How to Roast Goat

By eHow Pets Editor

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Low in fat and calories, yet high in protein, goat is becoming a popular, healthy alternative to pork and beef. Follow these steps to a delicious roast goat... more »

How to Shave Your Goat for Show

By eHow Pets Editor

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All cleaning and shaving of your goat can be done at home before the show. It is best to shave your goat a few days before the show to allow that "just cut" look to grow out... more »

How to Trim Goat Hooves

By eHow Pets Editor

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Keeping your goat's hooves trimmed and clean will prevent disease and crippling. To trim hooves, you will need shears, a pocketknife, a rasp and a hoof pick... more »

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