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Goat Shelter Options for Your Herd
While most goats can stay warm enough without being in a barn, just exactly what do they need for winter goat shelter accommodations?
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DIY Hoop House Field Shelter Structure Plan
A hoop house field shelter is ideal for those who utilize their herd to clear brush and land at a location away from the main barn.
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Goat Types
“Types of goats” refer to the functionality and characteristics of a collective group. All breeds fall into one or more “type.”
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How African Goats Influenced America’s Breeds
How did the African goat become the roots of many common goat breeds in America? There are African origins in Spanish, Myotonic, SCI, Nubian, Pygmy, Nigerian Dwarf, Boer, and Savanna goats. Join us in the story of their migration to find out.
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Goat Meat Recipes: The Forgotten Food
Goat meat recipes may have slipped out of popularity in the United States, but goat is consumed worldwide.
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Phukamyao: Modern Goat Farming in Thailand
Caring hearts and a shared passion for both modern goat farming and sustainability of the land commonly join souls in the same region — or across continents.
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Goat Traditions Around the World
Goats are an important aspect of many cultures around the world. Here we explore some goat traditions that are dear to the people who uphold them.
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Beware Goat Toxins
A goat may not ingest much of a single toxin, but even small amounts can have negative impacts not immediately noticeable to the naked eye.
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Pasture Management for Goats
Pasture management for goats is an ongoing process. By taking an active role, you can maximize the nutrients accessible to your herd.
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Trees to Plant (or Avoid) for Goats
Over 700 plants that make goats sick in North America and are considered toxic. It’s worth noting which trees you might find regionally or on your property.
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