Last week, we discussed barber pole worms, a major killer of goats and sheep. This week, let’s talk about some ways you can help control livestock parasites in addition to using chemical dewormers.
Our resident goat blogger advises on how to check your herd's eyes.
This has been a sad week for Uzzi and me. Our special friend, Fayre, the Portuguese Water Dog, died last Friday evening.
It is possible to teach a failed LGD new tricks, turning it into a useful farmhand or companion.
Mom has taught some of us goats at the farm how to pull a wagon. I haven’t learned because I’m a studly buck, and when I get excited, I sometimes pee on things, like the person holding onto my lead.
Last week, I talked about how we goats make kids. Llamas and alpacas do things completely differently. I bet you’ll be surprised!
Is it too hot for your hogs? Use these strategies to help them beat the summer’s heat.
Today's "Ask Martok" question is something I have a teensy bit of experience with: goat breeding.
Terrible things happened to two of Mom’s friends and their animals last week.
Martok the blogging goat answers your questions.
Last week, Katy the Alpine goat gave birth to my newest kids. They’re a boy named Ranger and a girl named Rapunzel. They’re cute! Ranger is so colorful that Mom says he’s going to become a working goat and pull her wagon and cart—maybe even go in parades!
Hi Martok, I'm a Pygmy goat wether and my brown coat is rough and turning light orange on my legs and tail! My mom suspects a copper deficiency, but I frequently nibble on a low-protein, loose mineral for goats, which contains copper. ...
