Goats are one of the easiest animals to raise on the homestead. They’re smaller than other livestock, they’re safe for children, they give lots of milk, they can be a good source of mean, and they’re just fun to have around.
Learn everything about goats, from how to raise them, problems that may arise, hoof care, dealing with a pregnant goat and much, much more.
Avocados are a nutritious tropical “veggie” that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats, and more importantly to us absolutely delicious. Goats are herbivorous browsers, which means that your goats’ diet includes just about anything plant-related: leaves, twigs, flowers, and fruits. So it makes sense that goats could like avocados, then. But can goats … Read more
Goats are herbivores, but they eat way more than just grasses and hay. They will eat leaves, twigs, fruits, vegetables and more. Vegetables in particular make up a smaller but important part of a goat’s diet, often providing them with vitamins and minerals that their usual feed cannot. Goats can enjoy many of the same … Read more
Most people think that goats, like many other herbivores, eat mostly grass as the primary part of their diet. But goats, unlike cows, actually prefer a varied diet of plant matter along with grass. Goats will eat leaves, twigs, vegetables, flowers, fruit and more on their day to day rounds. But how about ivy? Can … Read more
If you have goats, you know by now that they are pretty adventurous eaters. Though they are pickier than most people think they really do eat all kinds of greenery and plant life, including a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. They even eat a few things that might really surprise you. How about gourds? … Read more
Keeping goats is always an adventure, and for some owners they are the most troubling and annoying livestock that they could have, while simultaneously being the most rewarding. Goats can product milk and meat, and the milk is what makes it so worthwhile for most. Goat milk is very rich and highly nutritious, and best … Read more
Ask any seasoned goat keeper and they’ll probably tell you that goats are an awful lot of trouble, much of the time even compared to larger animals. But, for those who keep dairy goats they will also tell you that all the headaches, all the aggravation, it’s so very worth it when they get that … Read more
Every kind of animal has its own unique care requirements, but plenty of new goat owners find out a little too late that their new charges have highly particular diets, even compared to other ruminant animals. Like most livestock, it’s up to us to ensure that our goats get plenty of food every single day, … Read more
For beginner and seasoned goat herders alike, choosing a staple food for your charges is a task that is often fraught with uncertainty. Goats can be surprisingly finicky eaters, and there is a lot to learn about the specific nutritional requirements of the species. Some people plan on letting goats forage full time, only to … Read more
Goats can be some of the most rewarding livestock animals to keep. They can also be some of the most frustrating! They have peculiar diets, are prone to health issues compared to other animals and are legendary escape artists that are very hard on fencing. For many goat keepers, rounding up escapees is a constant … Read more
However you might feel about goats, there is one thing for certain and that’s the fact that they are pesky creatures. I don’t know why this is. Maybe goats are just perfectly sized to be downright annoying, or maybe it has something to do with their inherent disposition. It seems like no matter what you … Read more
Goats don’t need too many vegetables in their diet, but they definitely need some in order to get all of the nutrition their bodies require. However, some vegetables that you and I eat on a regular basis with no downsides might have drawbacks or even potential dangers for goods. These are things that owners will … Read more
If you have goats, you already know that they are pretty enthusiastic, if surprisingly picky eaters. Sometimes your goats might pass on an item that they should like. Other times, they show much interest in surprising foods. How about pumpkins? Can goats eat pumpkins? Yes, goats can and will eat pumpkins. Pumpkins are packed with … Read more
If you don’t own goats, you probably heard that they will eat anything, literally anything. From old boots to tin cans and even antennas right off your car. If it can fit in their mouth and they can chew it, they’ll eat it. It’s comedy gold, that’s for sure, but is it true? Can goats … Read more
There is no doubt that Boer goats make for great farm animals. They are incredibly versatile and can provide a lot of benefits for homesteaders. If you are thinking about adding these creatures to your land, then it is important to learn how to raise Boer goats step by step. Are you interested in learning … Read more
Goats like eating all kinds of greenery, from hay and grass to leaves and even twigs off of trees. Lots of new owners get surprised when they see their goats stripping the bark, leaves, and branches right off of trees that they can reach. Believe it or not, such material actually makes up an important … Read more
Most animal owners know that nuts are one food that you need to be really careful with when it comes to feeding it to your furry friends. Some nuts are safe to eat, while others can cause serious health problems. Most people, luckily can eat nuts but even then nut allergies are among the most … Read more