Goats

Dairy goats usually require milking every 12 hours. Bending over low enough to reach the teats of a goat can be back breaking. A goat milking stand is almost a necessity for anyone milking goats....

Building your own goat feeder can be an easy task. While there are many methods to choose from, in the end it comes down to your preference and how your goats react to the feeder. One simple way...

Goats have been raised by humans for centuries. They are hardy, healthy and relatively low-maintenance, making them a valuable commodity for farmers and ranchers on nearly every continent. Many...

Slippery elm is an herb that has been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments in both humans and animals. Available at most natural-foods stores, this supplement is the dried,...

A milk or dairy goat can provide milk for your family. In fact, more families around the world drink goat milk than any other kind. Goat's milk also makes wonderful cheeses. You can keep a single...

Goats can suffer from painful joints just like humans. Fortunately, they can also take some human supplements to help. Glucosamine may help with the associated pain and inflammation of swollen...

Lice are a common problem on goats nearly everywhere. The signs and symptoms are obvious: incessant itching, restless behavior and general irritability frequently point to lice infestation. A...

Slippery Elm has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy for humans and animals alike. First used by Native Americans more than 500 years ago, this powdered inner bark of the Slippery Elm tree...

Goats have voracious appetites and can easily spend most of their day eating. To help keep goats healthy and active, owners can provide a variety of trees and plants for their goats to browse on....

Mosquitoes and fleas are some of the most troublesome pests that afflict pets and farm animals, including goats. These little insects can not only pose serious health risks to the animals, but the...

While store-bought creams can make delicious dessert toppings, it is impossible to match the taste and sweetness that comes with making your own fresh cream. Goat milk takes longer to separate...

Goats need some form of shelter to get out of severe weather. The shelter does not have to be fancy, or even completely enclosed. It needs to prevent drafts in cold weather and allow the goats to...

If you have, or plan to have dairy goats you probably plan to milk them. If you've never milked before this can seem to be a daunting task. Training your dairy goat to milk will make all the...

Castration--removing the testicles--is a common management tool used by goat owners to prevent unwanted pregnancies and undesirable buck behavior, such as aggression and unpleasant odors during...

Milking is not hard to do, but it helps if you understand how the udder works: Imagine the udder as latex glove filled with water, imagine the teats of the udder as the fingers of the glove. Now...

Step by Step instructions for trimming a goat's hooves.

How do you know if your goat is mature enough to breed? Bucks (male goats) are fairly easy - they can breed as early as 3 months. If they are ready to breed they will and if they're not they...

Goats need a shelter which provides protection from sun, wind, rain and snow. It needs to be large enough to move around inside, yet small enough to keep warm with the animal's own body heat. It...

In selecting milking goats, there are few points to remember.

Pygmy goats are small breed goats, also known as dwarfs. They are used primarily for show and pets, and 4-H projects, but can also produce milk or be used for meat. Since they are smaller, they...

Pygmy goats are not only cute and cuddly, but they also provide many valuable services. For example, they keep the vegetation on your property cut, they produce natural fertilizers that you can...

If your goat suddenly has scours (diarrhea), it needs immediate attention. Scours is generally a digestive problem and could be caused by infections and parasites. Non-infectious causes can be...

Even though goats are born wild and may want to jump and run all day, there are ways to get them calmed down and ready to be a part of the farm. Knowing how to approach a goat and making sure...

De-worming a goat is not as simple as other farm animals. There is no set schedule or de-wormer to give the goat. Goats are very susceptible to many harmful worms. Learn how to keep your goat free...

Goats are blessed with many beautiful aspects, one being the simplicity of their care. Goats don’t require daily walks, and you don’t have to clean their litter box. The only thing...

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...

Even though goats are often depicted as virtual garbage disposals through cartoons or other sources, it is important to provide them with a nutritious diet. The fainting goat breed historically...

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...

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.

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

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