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Raising animals can be an exciting process. You welcome them in as members of your family, knowing they will be providing you and your loved ones sustenance and joy. Of course, you will be providing for them as well. The ...

August 2, 2012 You only need 3 or 4 chickens to feed your family with their eggs. Goats can provide cheese, yogurt, milk & love for your household. Learn how to be more self-sustaining by watching this short video. Previous ...

So you have caught a case of goat fever? Perhaps you have done extensive, meticulous research about goats and have come to the conclusion that Capra aegagrus hircus would be a welcome addition to your farm…or perhaps you were noodling ...

Generally speaking, goats are fairly hardy animals. There are a few things, however, that can take them down. One thing that can cause a goat to become is basic mistakes in care. One thing many new goat owners forget is ...

No, not the human ones. The question of what to do with all the kids often comes right after a busy spring kidding season, when your goats have all had their babies and you are looking out into the pasture ...

Preparatory work to get your goats and sheep ready for winter is relatively easy. However, the two species are completely different in their ability to handle cold weather. The one thing both need is a constant supply of fresh water ...

Goats are overall very hardy animals. The breeding is so pure in even the most heavily bred purebreds that they are as close to their natural state as any domestic animal, and that makes them less susceptible to disease. However, ...

Okay, you’ve done it. You went out and brought a beautiful little goat or cow home, and you’ve fixed up an area for her to live happily. You’ve created a milking station and are all set to enjoy the great benefits of having fresh milk on your little homestead. The next morning you trudge out to the garage, shed, or barn where it’s all waiting for you, and stare little Bessie in the eyes. She looks at you apprehensively but follows you to the milk stand...

Goats are an extremely versatile animal on a small homestead. They are easy to keep in small spaces (where a cow would be impossible), cheaper to feed, and produce large volumes of milk that can be used for drinking, cooking, ...

Goat meat is a very mild, tender red meat. It is a healthier alternative to beef due to its much lower fat and cholesterol content. In fact, the nutritional value of goat meat is very comparable to chicken while giving ...