Goats & Sheep

“I’ve recently started a small backyard farm and I’m thinking about adding a couple of goats. The space I have isn’t huge, so I want to make sure I give them the proper care they need with room to roam. What should I consider to ensure they’re happy and healthy in a small space? I’d love some detailed advice or suggestions on how to make this work!” Thanks, Kelly, Perth, Australia.

Want healthy, happy goats that love being outdoors? Learn what to plant for goat pasture and how to grow feed they enjoy. This guide shares easy tips for grazing dairy goats, reducing feed costs, and raising more self-sufficient goats using natural pasture plants.

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DIY Yoga Ball Goat Toy

It is totally understandable that you wouldn't want to keep a buck on your farm or homestead. Goat bucks are pretty stinky and can be hard to manage as they get bigger or go into rut. But if you want milk, cheese or babies, you have to have a buck, so what do you do? In this post, I go over various options as well as dispell some of the rumors of keeping bucks.

Wondering how to make goat milk taste better? Fresh goat milk should taste creamy and mild, not strong or “goaty.” Learn the simple steps for better flavor, from proper diet to storage tips. These tricks will help you enjoy sweet milk and feel confident raising your dairy goats.

If you love goats and you love cheese, this is the episode for you! This episode started as a discussion of Nubian goats with Joanne Danielson who has been raising them for 40 years. However, because of Jo’s experience as a professional cheesemaker, it quickly turned into a deep dive into the science of cheesemaking and how starting with the right goats can make all the difference.

Goat barn plans for the does -kidding stalls -milking station -main shelter

Drying up a dairy goat is as simple as not milking and not letting kids nurse. When you stop milking, and there are no kids nursing, the udder fills up and tells the body that there is no demand, so the goat will stop producing milk. Is it really that simple? Yes. Unfortunately a lot of people make it more complicated and can wind up causing problems. I’m sure you have questions, so here are some FAQs.

Goat poop is especially one of the hardest to clean. Goat keepers sometimes put diapers on their goat. In this post, let's about how to clean goat poop.

What causes foot rot in goats? How can I treat hoof rot in goats? If you think one of your goats has foot rot, check them ASAP. The sooner you can get them treated the easier it will be on both you and them. Learn about signs of Hoof Rot and how to treat it.