In this guide to bottle-feeding goat kids, I'll show you everything you need to know to successfully bottle-feed a baby goat. Everything from why do it, how to do it and some tricks to entice a reluctant kid. Why bottle...
There are a few things that need to take place immediately after your Dam gives birth. In this post, I'll take you through the process of caring for your goats after kidding. I'll cover the after-care that should be administered...
Warning: This post contains graphic images of the disbudding process. I am not a veterinarian. Disbudding a goat kid can cause serious injury to you or your goat and can even lead to death. This is not an instructional, only...
Having a good understanding of the timelines of Heat, Estrus, and Gestation in goats can help you to identify when your doe is fertile, when you should introduce a buck, and when you should expect babies. If you are new...
Baby goat season is one of the most exciting times on our farm. From the moment we introduce our buck to our does, my thoughts are filled with spring babies and all the fun that comes with new life on...
It is my hope that this post will answer the question; Should I dehorn or disbud my goat? Horns are one of the most debated topics among goat owners. There are people who feel really passionately that it is a...
It's important to know how to tell if your goat is in labor so that you can be there in the rare case that she, or her kids, need some assistance. This is especially good to know if the spring...
This delicious roasted acorn squash makes a wonderful savory side for Autumn. It's such a simple recipe with so much flavor. I love it ...
Learn the specific things that buck goats need to be happy and healthy. Learn about rut, diet, fencing, behavior and how your buck will ...
There are about as many different ways to wash a dirty egg as there are breeds of backyard chickens. I know people who eat soiled, unwashed eggs right from the coop and are just as healthy as people who sanitize...
