Goat health checkup routines are essential for catching injuries, parasites, and disease early. From ears to hooves, a full at-home physical exam helps you monitor herd health and keep goats calm, comfortable, and thriving. Learn how to safely perform a complete head-to-tail check on your goats. Key Takeaways A goat health checkup should be performed […]
Practicing goat safety tips is an essential part of owning goats and providing them with the best care possible.
Within the past century, Nubian goats have become one of the most popular breeds in the U.S. Learn where they come from and their distinctive traits.
Goats are much more finicky eaters than is commonly believed. Follow our goat-diet guide to keep your goats healthy.
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Animal shedding is one of the earliest and most visible signs of seasonal change on the farm. Long before the official first day of spring arrives around March 21, livestock begin losing their thick winter coats, leaving hair on fences, feed buckets, and your clothing. While it’s easy to assume that warmer temperatures trigger this […]
Toggenburgs are marvelous dairy goats. A Toggenburg doe, GCH Western-Acres Zephyr Rosemary, currently holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for giving 9,110 pounds of milk amounting to nearly 1,140 gallons in 365 days.
Angora goats are an easy-keeping breed that produce copious fiber.
Understanding why goats headbutt can help handlers predict their movements, manage herd dynamics, and ensure both human and goat safety.
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.
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.
A wether goat is the perfect option for those who are not looking to breed their herd.
