Goats are some of the most popular farm animals around. They’re lovable, gentle creatures that can provide milk, meat, and companionship. But if you own goats or are considering getting some for your farm, you may ask yourself about kidding frequency. In other words – how soon can a goat get pregnant after giving birth? …
Baby goat
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 your doe’s milking routine. You don’t want to starve her babies, but at the same time, you’ve been waiting for that first taste of fresh …
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 or relying on the doe to raise her baby, there comes a point at which the kid must be separated from its primary source of …
The arrival of a new baby goat is always a joyous occasion, but that joy can quickly turn to despair if your doe starts showing signs of mastitis. Today, we’re looking at mastitis in goats and natural treatment. A hungry baby goat is one of the noisiest creatures on our homestead, and probably on yours …
You have probably seen dozens of videos by now of goats bouncing around, climbing, and generally being silly. Naturally playful, goats make delightful companions – but they need fun and exercise – enter goat toys! What sorts of things do goats enjoy? Should you buy them toys, build toys, or play with them? In a …