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.
Goats are great. They’re fun, they’re friendly, and they provide milk, cheese, and other dairy products. They generally have warm, friendly personalities and can become quite fond of their human caretakers. But it isn’t all sunshine and smiles with goats. As it turns out, goats are a huge pain in the butt, too. In a … Read more
If you have goats, you already know they can eat all sorts of plant matter, but you have probably come upon an occasion where you’d like to share something you are snacking on with them. This is usually a bad idea since most animals can’t have people’s food, but every once in a while we … Read more
Ounce per ounce, blueberries are one of the most nutritious fruits that we might eat on a daily basis. It makes perfect sense that we might want our animals to take advantage of those health benefits, assuming we can add them safely to their usual diet. So how about it? Can goats safely eat blueberries? … Read more
When you live your life around animals, especially animals that get to know you, look forward to interacting with you, and have personalities of their own it is only natural that you want to share a little bit of your food with them. One of the most important foods known to mankind is bread, but … Read more
Most goat owners know by now that their goats should be eating a diet made up primarily of grass, hay, silage, and similar foraged plant matter. However, a certain percentage of a goat’s diet should be comprised of supplementary foods. How about corn? Can goats eat corn? Yes, but goats may only eat a limited … Read more
We know that goats eat a lot of green stuff, but most of their usual diet consists of grass, hay, leaves, silage, and stuff like that. Goats can and do eat vegetables, however, but their intake must be decidedly limited based on their nutritional requirements. But how about lettuce? That seems like something that would … Read more
Goats enjoy eating all sorts of plant matter, including some fruits and vegetables. Although goats should be eating primarily a diet composed of hay, grass, silage, and bark, some whole produce is a good inclusion for variety and overall nutrition. How about celery? Can goats eat celery? Yes, goats may eat celery and they typically … Read more
Strawberries are one of the most treasured and delectable fruits that are commonly available. Delicately sweet, a little tart, and highly aromatic, it is no wonder that they are enjoyed the world over. Goats can eat all sorts of fruits and it might seem totally natural that goats could also enjoy strawberries, but is it … Read more
Pineapples are certainly one of the most famous and among the most delicious tropical fruits in common trade today. Massive, incredibly sweet, and highly adaptable to many recipes in various cuisines around the world, there is no denying that the pineapple has truly gone global. But how about for our goats? Goats can eat all … Read more
Goats shouldn’t have a diet with too much fruit in it, but there is no denying that fruit is nonetheless a valuable source of nutrition for them. When fed sparingly to goats, all kinds of fruits can give them a good burst of energy, plenty of vitamins and minerals and extra hydration. Goats can even … Read more
Goats, though popularly thought of as animals with cast iron stomachs that can eat absolutely everything and survive, are actually fairly particular eaters. They have specific, even difficult nutritional requirements, and require a diet that is varied while checking all the boxes off their list of needed vitamins and minerals. Accordingly, finding Mainstays that they … Read more
If we are being honest here, goats are pretty strange, at least when it comes to their eating habits. It is a common occurrence to see them turn their nose up at fresh greenery only to eat bark right off of a tree or even whole twigs and sticks. There’s nothing for it though, and … Read more
Goats are herbivores, but they need more than just grass and leaves in their diet to thrive. Goats need a variety of produce, including veggies and fruit. Surprisingly, goats can eat a wide variety of tropical fruits that may surprise you. How about kiwi, for instance? Can goats eat kiwi? Yes, goats can eat kiwi, … Read more
Goat owners know that when it comes to giving your goats treats, they often show a decided preference for sweet stuff, particularly fruit. And who doesn’t love a juicy, ripe piece of fruit? But how about dried fruit? Raisins are about the most popular dried fruit there is, tasty, long-lasting, and convenient. But can our … Read more
Goats eat all sorts of plant matter. So long as it is a plant, or comes from a plant, chances are your goats can get some nutrition out of it. Of course, some exceptions do apply. But how about seeds, specifically sunflower seeds? Can goats eat sunflower seeds? Yes, goats may safely eat sunflower seeds, … Read more
Goats love to eat all sorts of plant matter, from grass and leaves to whole twigs and fruit. There is seemingly nothing that these adventurous herbivores won’t try. However, on occasion they might try some things that they really shouldn’t. How about mushrooms? Mushrooms are a fungus, so not technically a plant. Can goats eat … Read more