10 DIY Goat Shelter Plans + Tips for Building the Best Goat Shelter
Raising goats is a no-frills proposition. It can also be a lot of fun, and it is absolutely a lot of work. You must worry about clean water, feed, a …
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Can Goats Eat Oats? [Whole Rolled, Steel-Cut or Quick Oats?]
If you’re a farmer or homesteader, you’ve probably got a few goats on your property. (Or have had some!) Goats are versatile creatures often used for milk, meat, or fiber …
10 Best Goats for Beginners [Top Breeds for Dairy, Meat, and Pets!]
Are you a beginner farmer looking for the best goats to start your homestead? You’re in luck! We’re about to outline the best goats for beginners. So, without further ado, …
The Best Hay for Goats in Their Heyday. Or Any Day!
Goats eat everything! Right? Well, my herd of Dwarf Nigerian cross Boer goats doesn’t. Offer them organic lettuce fresh from the garden, and they’ll turn their collective noses up at …
Raising Sheep vs Goats – Which Is Best for Profits, and Fun?
What are the main differences between raising sheep vs goats? We’re about to brainstorm the subtleties that most homesteaders overlook – including the cost of feed, potential profitability, and other …
Here’s How Often You Have to Milk a Goat [Once vs Twice a Day]
If you’re new to raising goats, the excitement of seeing your first kids arrive on the scene can easily distract you from the more important task at hand – managing …
How to Pasteurize Goat Milk at Home [3 Simple Ways]
There’s little more delicious than a glass of fresh goat milk but, while raw milk does have some advantages, it can also contain potentially harmful bacteria and germs. Not so …
7 Dairy Goat Breeds That Make the Best Homestead Milking Goat
In this epic guide, we’re going to brainstorm the best dairy goat breeds and the best goats for milk! But first, there are a few things all homesteaders need to …
7 Compelling Reasons for Raising Oberhasli Goats
Want to learn more about Oberhasli goats, their traits, and their characteristics? Then read on! We’re about to brainstorm all about Oberhasli goats – including why they belong on your farm or …
Mini LaMancha Goats and What They’re Good for
As I listen to my Dwarf Nigerian buck announcing his presence to the world at the top of his voice, I think how nice it would be to have a …
When Can a Baby Goat Leave Its Mother [Safely and Stress-Free]
Baby goats are little bundles of fluffy joy – until you wean them, and they pass all hours of the day (and night) calling for their moms. Whether you’re bottle-feeding …
10 DIY Goat Milking Stand Ideas You Can Easily Make Yourself
We dewormed our entire herd of 13 goats a couple of days ago, and I still can’t move my arms without wincing! Trying to catch these fleet-footed creatures is exhausting …
Best Electric Fence Charger for Horses, Cattle, and Goats
Farm animals of any type can be escape artists, whether it is the goat trying to get out of its yard or the dog who wants to ‘escape’ into your …
Best Goat Milking Machine to Make Farm Life a Little Easier [Top 5]
The best goat milking machine can make life on the farm just that little bit easier! This review explains the features to look for and our 5 recommended milkers.
Ram vs Goat – Do You Know How to Tell the Difference?
Do you know what really gets my goat? People who confuse rams with goats. True, both are kind of white and woolly with four hooves and a couple of horns, …