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How much space do you need to raise goats?

Published: June 21, 2016 | Last Updated: January 26, 2018 58 Comments

"Can I have a goat in my apartment?"... Is, believe it or not, one of the most common questions I get asked. The answer? Um, probably not, unless by 'apartment', you mean 'large backyard'. When we lived in a small condo with an even smaller backyard, I desperately wanted a goat...or two. I had heard that goat's milk was incredibly healthy … [Read more...]

Planning an Efficient Pasture Rotation for Goats

Published: April 29, 2016 | Last Updated: September 4, 2021 22 Comments

You know you're a serious goat farmer... When you spend hours researching and planning an efficient pasture rotation area. In my years owning goats, I've learned that raising a healthy herd of goats can come naturally if you understand their behavior and instincts. Goats don't eat grass. At least they aren't happy with grass alone. One of the … [Read more...]

Assisting a Goat Birth Delivery {A Video Tutorial}

Published: April 19, 2016 | Last Updated: January 26, 2018 18 Comments

Can you believe... ... that it's taken us 7 years of goat-owning, over 20 assisted deliveries, and countless little baby goats running around for us to finally film a birth? Gee whiz willikers. But last Tuesday, on a sun-shiney morning while we were still in our PJs, we realized our Luna gal was about to give birth. And darn it, I was … [Read more...]

How to tell if your goat is pregnant

Published: March 19, 2016 | Last Updated: September 5, 2020

It seems like it should be simple, right? A pregnant goat would look... well, pregnant. The problem is, goats have naturally large stomachs, due to the activity in their rumen. So, figuring out if your goat just has a large stomach or is actually pregnant can be harder than you think. The difference between a bloated rumen and pregnancy: If … [Read more...]

Goats & Minerals: What you need to know

Published: March 9, 2016 | Last Updated: November 6, 2022 70 Comments

Minerals are the backbone of a goat's diet. Really, they're the backbone of any diet, including yours.  Assuming you've got a good foundation of quality food in your goat's diet, now it's time to understand how minerals work to make your goats thrive! When we first had goats we offered a (white) salt mineral block and a (red) trace … [Read more...]

How to Draw Blood from a Goat

Published: February 18, 2016 | Last Updated: May 26, 2022 25 Comments

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking this might be one of my satire posts. It's not. You're thinking maybe I've gone nuts. I haven't. (not yet at least) You're thinking I may have started to dabble in witchcraft or naked moon dancing rituals. Occasionally, but not today! The practice of raising healthy goats. If your … [Read more...]

Goat Diseases: Signs, Symptoms, & Testing From Home

Published: February 18, 2016 | Last Updated: December 28, 2022 182 Comments

Goat diseases? Ew, gross! I know. I shudder just thinking about it. We've been really fortunate to have very few goat ailments here on the farm. Goats are actually really hardy animals and if given the right diet and environment, can live a long, healthy life. What we don't want is a sickly goat. That's why today I'm going to give ya'll a … [Read more...]

Nigerian vs. Pygmy Goats: Which is best?

Published: February 9, 2016 | Last Updated: January 28, 2018 68 Comments

It's like car shopping... Except with goats. And, well, without sleazy salesmen. Most people are excited about the prospect about bringing a new goat to the homestead, but it can be confusing on which breed to choose. Pygmy and Nigerian Dwarf goats seem VERY similar and to the novice goat owner, and it's easy to get them confused. All I … [Read more...]

Goat Pregnancy Calculator

Published: January 15, 2016 | Last Updated: January 26, 2018 12 Comments

Goat pregnancy calculator icon

So, you've got a pregnant goat... One of the most important things you can do is estimate the due date. Enter your info below to figure out your goat's due date! This calculator estimates due date based on 151 days of gestation. Goat due dates can range from 145-154 days of pregnancy.   Also, check out my best posts on goats & … [Read more...]

How to Care for Baby Goats

Published: January 13, 2016 | Last Updated: October 7, 2019 228 Comments

little girl holding baby goat

They are adorable fluffballs of everything that is good in the world. And you want one! Holding squishy, soft, sleepy baby goats is pure joy. And if you're hoping for the some goaty, cuddly goodness in the future, here's where you'll learn how to care for them so they stay nice and fluffy and jumpy for ya.' No matter how many times baby … [Read more...]

Goat Fencing: How to keep your goats from breaking out.

Published: December 9, 2015 | Last Updated: December 29, 2020 32 Comments

goat in front of fence post

  The following is a guest post by Liz Greene. Liz hails from the beautiful city of trees, Boise, Idaho. She’s a lover of all things geek and is happiest when cuddling with her dogs and catching up on the latest Marvel movies. You can follow her on Twitter @LizVGreene or delve deeper into her internal musings at her … [Read more...]

To get a buck or not get a buck? That is the goat question.

Published: November 13, 2015 | Last Updated: January 26, 2018 50 Comments

profile view of brown goat with leather collar

I've got my eye on something... and it ain't pretty. Nor does it smell nice. But even though I may regret it (and maybe even am regretting it a bit already), I still want it. He's called a buck, my friends. And he's a male goat. A buck is a goat who hasn't been castrated. A dude who can breed. A man with a mission. A suave man with a sp--- … [Read more...]

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