Now that you have decided to get a few goats, you’ll need to figure out what you should be feeding them. This is a can of worms, for sure! Some folks say “just let those goats eat brush and forage for their keep” others say “give the goats a pelleted ration and some high test…
When you are looking to get into raising meat goats, and a lot of folks are, you’ll want to know how long it will take to raise those market kids to a sellable size and weight. It will take 3 months to raise a Boer type meat goat to 50 pounds, while diary type meat…
When you are considering raising goats, you need to know what are the benefits to having goats in the first place! Goats aren’t for everyone and they certainly aren’t perfect, but they could be perfect for you! Goats can be kept in your backyard The best thing about goats is that they are backyard friendly….
Selling your goats at the right time is a big deal. Of course, you want to get the highest prices you can for your goats, but how do you know when that is? The best time to sell meat goats is when the demand for market goats in your area is higher, this is when…
When you want a goat for milk and you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and really start looking, you have to wonder about the breed of doe you really need. All goats produce milk after giving birth, why get a specific breed of goat? Is the fuss over “dairy goat breeds” really something that…
When you are looking for meat goats, there is a ton of confusing information out there. How do you find goats that you’ll be happy with that are truly the best breed for you? The best meat goats for beginners are from herds that are in your area, being raised the way you plan to…
Thinking about getting a dairy goat for the family milk supply? You already know that a big part of her care is milking! What about the specifics here? How often does a dairy goat need to be milked? A dairy goat needs to be milked twice a day, every day of her lactation. Your milking…
Getting new livestock is exciting! It can be easy to get so hung up on the animals that key details that are crucial for success may be overlooked. To best care for your new goats, have feed, water and housing ready before the goats get off the trailer. Know and closely mimic their previous management…
How much are your market goats worth? Of course, you can ask around or look at online ads, but only if you plan to privately sell all of your goats. What about the current auction price for market goats in your area? How well are goats selling lately and what should you expect to get…
Raising different types of animals together is usually a great idea, since both animals can benefit! But there are some exceptions that don’t work! What about goats and ducks: together forever, or a disaster from the start? Goats and ducks can be raised together as long as each has separate feed and water and both…