I'm sure you've heard the horror stories of keeping a buck on the property with your does. You've probably heard that they stink to high heaven. Or that they will breed through fences... or say what fence. I've kept bucks since the beginning of our goating journey and while I don't mind them, I can
It's fall, which means that it's breeding season for sheep and goat owners. Here are five tips for success in breeding goats and sheep.
Learn the ins and outs of goat breeding 101. This beginner's guide will give you the confidence to get started & keep the milk flowing.
These excellent and detailed goat breeding and pregnancy tips will be exaclty what you need to feel confident this kidding season!
Discover 8 efficient goat breeding strategies to optimize herd productivity. From selecting desired traits and implementing AI to improving nutrition and fertility, boost your herd’s quality and performance with these practical breeding tips.
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Breeding season is around the corner, and if you're a livestock farmer or homesteader, it’s time to get your goats ready. I've been breeding my goats for the
Do you know the signs of a doe in heat -- or when she should be in heat? Do you know what human mistake can result in a doe not getting pregnant? Do you know which mineral deficiencies can cause fertility problems or miscarriages? If you aren't sure about the answers to some of these questions, then this free goat breeding course is for you. #goatbreeding #goatcourse
Ever wondered what happens during a C-section in goats? Hear our story, what went wrong, and how timely vet care saved our goat’s life.
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Deciding when to wean baby goats can be challenging, but if you know what to look for, you can set your goats up for a healthy life.
Talking to Dr. Jamie Stewart, Asst. Prof. at Virginia-Maryland College of Vet Med, about the function and management of placenta in goats.
Goats are amazing companions, often kept as pets. But there are many reasons not to keep goats in the house.
Goats are also just really fun creatures. But they are also misunderstood, so here are a few fun facts....
Sun Feb 3/13: Sunrise: 7:32; Sunset: 17:25 (-7.1 at 7:00 am, light snow falling) On October 13, 2012, we put our Toggenburg buck (Rascal McTaz ‘Taz) in the same pasture as our Toggenburg doe (Spirit of the Valley). Spirit showed no signs of being in heat (the condition in which a female doe can be…
Discover the convenience of driveway breeding for goats. Learn a unique method to breed does without keeping a buck on your homestead.
The smaller the goats and the lower the temperature, the more you need to keep an eye on goats that are close to birthing so that you don't lose any kids.
Learn about the four main types of mites in goats, their different symptoms, and different treatment protocols.
Want to keep an unusual meat breed with market potential? Try your hand at raising meat goats—a true farm money maker.
Bloat will kill your goats. You need to have an effective treatement/prevention plan in place for your goat herd. Goat bloat is dangerous!
