Add to Favorites Do you have a question or a comment about your goats, their feed, housing, or an article you’ve read here? Feel free to email us at goatjournal@iamcountryside.com. …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites by Roberta E Molaron – In the 1980s, the Bloomsburg Fair in Pennsylvania held a milking contest that had always been considered a competition for dairy cow …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites When raising endangered heritage-breed livestock like San Clemente Island goats, there’s a temptation to breed every animal to gain as many young as possible. However, conservation breeding …
Read MoreBreed temperament is a trait worth considering when planning to keep goats. Whether a factor of genetics or raising method, studies show there do appear to be differences between lines or herds where boldness, shyness, or behavioral flexibility are concerned
Read MoreAdd to Favorites With summer temperatures just around the corner, it’s time to consider ways to keep your goat herd cool and prevent heat stress in your goats. What is …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites In 25 years with goats, I’ve come across some strange things. I never would’ve believed I’d come across a goat in the middle of the road with …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites In part II of our Q&A on goat registry, we speak with Alison Martin, Ph.D., program director of The Livestock Conservancy. Alison has a PhD in genetics …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites The best adventures start at the end of a bumpy dirt road, and this one would be no different. After being jostled around for several hours in …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Goat Glam will feature two goats for assessment each Time. We’ll discuss each doe’s good traits, what could be better, and what to look for in a …
Read MoreWith the rising expense of hay, if you have the space and equipment, growing and cutting hay for yourself could be a way to reduce costs. Even those with smaller spaces can supplement their hay in summer.
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