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Angora Goats: Fiber, Mohair, and Temperament

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Angora goats are an easy-keeping breed that produce copious fiber.

Why Do Goats Headbutt?

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Understanding why goats headbutt can help handlers predict their movements, manage herd dynamics, and ensure both human and goat safety.

Goat Safety Tips Every Goat Owner Should Know

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Practicing goat safety tips is an essential part of owning goats and providing them with the best care possible.

Goat Hoof Trim: How to Do It Safely in 8 Simple Steps

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Hoof care is an important part of livestock maintenance. Here's how to perform a basic goat hoof trim to keep your ruminants happy and healthy.

What to Do With Leftover Pumpkins on the Farm

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Will you have extra pumpkins on your property? Consider giving them to sheep, goats, cattle or horses—and check with pumpkin patches for unwanted surpluses.

Wether Goat Guide: From Pack Animals to Perfect Pets

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A wether goat is the perfect option for those who are not looking to breed their herd.

Dairy Sheep: A Beginner’s Guide

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If you love tasty milk as well as incredible homemade cheese and yogurt, consider getting dairy sheep. Here's what to know before you buy.

Sheep Nutrition Tips for Every Flock

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Sheep of different age, sex and purpose have varying needs. Here's our guide to sheep nutrition as well as a word about copper.

Keeping Pet Cows on a Hobby Farm

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Keep One Or Several Animals As Pets Instead of Livestock On Your Hobby Farm.

Can Pigs and Goats Live Together?

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With enough land and time to dedicate to doing it right, co-pasturing animals such as chickens, goats and cattle with pigs is possible.

Stocker Cattle

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Convert Pasture To Profit By Purchasing Stocker Cattle As Calves In The Spring, Then Selling Them In The Fall As Feeder Cattle.

Lard Soap From Pig Lard Can Be Easily Made At Home

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This Beginner’s Guide To Making Lard Soap From Pig Fat Will Get You Making Gift-Worthy Bars In No Time.

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