Goat Blog

When you’re new to buying goats, there’s a lot to consider. Make sure you know what to look for when you decide to buy your next goat

Goat poop can tell you a lot about your goat's health. Since goats are experts at hiding how they feel, sometimes a change in their poop is your first sign something could be wrong. Get the scoop on common problems that can cause poop changes - handy photos included

In the last few years goats have soared in popularity as pets. They're smart, charming and have personality for days - what's not to love? If you're thinking of getting a goat as a pet, a wether goat is a great fit.

Constructing a goat playhouse or other play structures, is a great way to keep your goat entertained and out of mischief.

As with most things, the answer to this question isn't black and white. Before you think about giving your goat a Christmas tree to eat, there's a few things you need to think about

Goats in sweaters. You see them everywhere you look these days. Images of baby goats in adorable sweaters really tug at the heart strings. It's great material for calendars and viral videos, but do goats really need sweaters?

It's easy to let maintenance slide on your bucks during rut season. Handling them leaves anything they touch smelling horrible, and no one wants to try to doge the affections of a friendly buck in rut. There's also the very real possibility of getting peed on. However, bucks need the most care during this challenging time, and it's important not to skimp on their care, or you may run into trouble when breeding them to your does.

The promise of cute babies, milk and increasing your herd genetics can make new goat owners eager to get started with breeding right away. But, there's a lot more to knowing how to breed goats than just sticking a male goat and a female goat together.

Know how to zinc deficiency it in your goat herd and know how to get your goats back on track.

Finding herbal remedies for your goats in your own backyard

Depending on the type of goats you decide to raise, goat management can be fairly intensive to mostly hands off. No matter what you decide to do with your goats, there's are some skills that will always serve you and your goats well.

There is nothing more critical to the health and well-being of your goats than good biosecurity

Most goat breeders kid in the coldest months of the year. This comes with its fair share of risks, but as long as you know what to look out for, and are well prepared, kidding in the cold can be simple and easy.

Your goat’s bedding is the key to their health and well-being.