New goat breeders frequently ask where and how they can sell their goat kids. When I started with goats in 2002, I bought goats from breeders who had websites, so I assumed I would al
Hi there, I am new to the group, relatively new to goats and live in Australia.
These bubbas are hot out of the oven. These two boys were born to Peppa this morning (while I was working…of course). Safely arrived with no help from me and placenta arri
If you’ve ever thought about starting a business with your dairy goats, today’s episode will give you a lot of valuable information. We are talking to PJ Jonas, founder of Goat Milk Stuff, whi
My ND is about a year old give or take a month or two. We are empty nesters and I needed a " baby" life hack... Get a goat! We started with Oggie. Oggie got bored of the the dogs keeping him company when I went to work. So we bought him a girl friend
I hope I'm doing this in the right place. My nick-name since birth is Negan, way before the walking dead. I'm an empty nester. (Life hack- get goats!) We have a mini farm and our goats are our newest additions. I'm used to mini farms from childhood.
I have two separate questions. First, I am taking care of a neighbor's goat that escapes their pasture so was locked in a stall 24/7, he is now living in my pasture with my 2 goats and 2 horses. He is a loner but they get along fine. My question is,
Spent brewers grain and distillers grain are popular feed for cattle, but are less commonly used to feed goats. We’ve used brew grain to feed our pigs and chickens for about ten years, but have
Hello! I'm new here and I've read through a number of posts, I love the atmosphere and information.
I had a Nigerian dwarf when I was a kid but that's my only real goat owning experience. I have recently acquired two, 7 month old Nigerian dwarf goats.
This is our second kidding season (all 100% NDG)...so still learning. The newest does to our herd kidded here last year shortly after their arrival, so they had been through the trauma of travel and getting used to a new home. We lost several at birt
If you've been looking for a smaller breed of goat that's parasite resistant, has excellent mothering skills, and comes in a variety of colors, the Arapawa goat from New Zealand might be a good fit, espe
Can goats threaten your health if you're a pregnant woman? If you are a woman, there are some specific precautions you should be taking with goats giving birth and also when using drugs
I am new to goats (I've had ours for about a year) and trying to decide what to do with our Nigerian Dwarf bucklings, and, especially our runts. We have 5 bucklings (all could be registered, but I haven't done the paperwork yet) and trying to work ou
Pygmy goats are a miniature breed of domestic goat that originated in Africa. They are a popular choice as pets due to their manageable size, friendly demeanor, and low mainte
When should I give pregnant does selenium? Live in Northern Idaho there isn`t enough in the grass or hay. Also what is too much grain while pregnant? My girls are 2 and 2 1/2 months pregnant. So far they get orchard grass hay, alflafa pellets, couple
Hello, everyone! I am new to this forum and had a question that has been weighing on me.
This is our second year having babies and we are so excited. Our doe just gave birth to a beautiful doeling on Sunday and baby and mama are doing great. Unfortun
Are there any risks or drawbacks to breeding my Nigerian does to a buck from another breed? I have some family members who are interested in a few goats for the freezer and had the thought that a larger breed buck would give them more meat while my w
Have a Toggenburg/Guernsey mix. She`s been a great milker. Want to dry her up. Went from twice daily milking to once a day. Been doing it for a week. Opinions on how to completely dry her up (safely). All input is appreciated. Love this site.
Hi guys! I am new to the group, but before I introduce myself and my goats, I have a more pressing matter that I need some very experienced goat owners to weigh in on....
I am very new to owning goats. I rescued a bonded pair of approximately 1.5 year
If you’ve ever had a goat with wonky knees, today’s episode will shed some light on the problem. When a goat has carpal hyperextension, it means that the knees bend backwards rather than
Hi everyone! My name is Laura, and I'm here because I want to do some research about goats! I raise AMHA/AMHR miniature horses as well and will have two foals this year, so no stranger to farm and breeding! I'm just wondering a couple of things. I wa
