Why Goats Give Less Milk (7 Real Reasons and Quick Fixes)
Wondering why goats give less milk? Learn real reasons from cycles, feed, age, and health, plus simple fixes you can start today.
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How to Treat Mastitis in Goats: Practical Tips for Goat Owners
Mastitis in goats can be really frustrating. It’s a painful inflammation of the udder, often caused by infection, and it’s a real headache for anyone caring for dairy goats. Left untreated, it can impact milk production and even harm your…
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How to Feed Bottle Baby Goats: An Easy Guide for Beginners
Feeding bottle baby goats might seem like a big challenge at first, but it’s really not, I promise! These little ones, often orphaned or rejected by their mothers, need extra care and attention to grow up healthy and strong. With…
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What Can Goats Eat? A Beginner’s Guide to Safe Treats
Goats are notorious for their curiousness, nibbling on anything from their favorite hay to the occasional piece of cardboard (not that they should!). But, eventhough they’ll nibble on about anything at least once, it doesn’t mean they should actually eat…
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17 Best Homestead Chickens That Lay White Eggs
Trying to find some breeds of chickens that lay white eggs? Wanting to add some white-shelled eggs to your egg basket? If so, I have some suggestions for you! As a fellow homesteader, I know that keeping chickens for eggs…
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Raising Dairy Goats For Beginners: Basic Goat Terminology You Need TO Know.
If you’re new to raising dairy goats, one of the first things you’ll need to do is familiarize yourself with the basic goat terminology. I’ve compiled a list of goat terms you’ll encounter when raising goats, from breeding and milking…
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Raising Dairy Goats for Beginners: 10 Tips for Buying Your First Goat
If you’re thinking of buying your first goat, congratulations! You’re in for a real treat. Goats are intelligent, friendly animals that make great companions, and they produce delicious, nutritious milk that you’ll love. If you’ve never owned goats before, the…
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Chickens Not Laying Eggs? 10 Reasons They Might Stop
Are your chickens not laying eggs right now? As a chicken keeper, there are few things more satisfying than collecting fresh eggs from your very own flock. But what happens when those eggs suddenly stop coming? It can be a…
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Raising Dairy Goats For Beginners: The Ultimate Guide
Welcome! This post is a roundup of all the articles I’ve written in the “Raising Dairy Goats for Beginners” series. If you’re new and wondering how to raise dairy goats, you’re in the right place! Below you will find all…
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Raising Dairy Goats for Beginners: Choosing Your Perfect Breed
Choosing the best dairy goat breeds for your homestead or farm is a fun part of getting dairy goats! Each goat is unique (and hilarious, and fun, and silly, and sweet, and mischievous… lol), and, ok, yes, they can sometimes…
