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Goat Journal Contributor

We love when guest writers stop by to share their knowledge and love of keeping goats. Take a minute to learn something new from an experienced goat keeper!
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Articles by Goat Journal Contributor

The Importance of Goat Teeth

Add to Favorites Goat teeth are an important and often overlooked aspect of goat health. Learn how they develop and what problems can arise. New goat owners may not realize …

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Only the Lonely: The Effects of Keeping a Single Goat

Add to Favorites The idea of a baby goat raised in the house and treated like the family dog might seem wonderful. Goats are as personable as dogs, and the …

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A Guide: What Can Goats Eat

What can goats eat? What’s best for them? What should the bulk of their diet be? These questions are best answered before you get goats.

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Carpal Hyperextension in Nigerian Dwarf Goats

Carpal hyperextension (CH) is a debilitating orthopedic disease that afflicts many Nigerian Dwarf goats. No scientific literature has yet addressed this disorder, and goat owners have struggled to find effective preventives or treatments.

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Attending Goat Birthing for the First Time

The season of goat birthing is a busy and fun time. But it can also be stressful when goat owners embark on it for the first time.

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Dairy Goat Production

Add to Favorites Whether deciding sales, goals, management, breeding, or monitoring health, collecting data helps keep dairy goat production up in your herd. Collecting data is an objective way to …

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Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe
December 28, 2024 · · Recipes

This sweetened condensed milk recipe, made with fresh milk and a little time, is richer and more enjoyable than store bought.

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Key Lime Pie Recipe
December 23, 2024 · · Recipes

Check out this twist on the classic Key Lime Pie that’s light, crisp, and full of flavor that hits the spot on a warm summer day.

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The Day the Goats had a Party
December 18, 2024 · · Ownership

Add to Favorites A bizarre thing happened the other day. I went out to pick up hay across town, and there was a little delay, so it took a bit …

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What to do When it’s Time to Dry Off a Dairy Goat

Add to Favorites Drying off a doe is a routine part of herd management when you own dairy goats. Poor dry-off practices can harm or ruin a good milker, so …

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