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Buying Dairy Goats for Beginners
New dairy goat buyers should remember housing, breed traits, feed, and health before bringing animals home.
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Want to Offer Goat Cheese for Sale?
Many people who keep dairy goats would love to offer their goat cheese for sale. But how easy (and legal) is this to do?
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Breed Profile: Pygmy Goats
Pygmy goats are of West African origin and are characterized by their short legs and face due to genetic dwarfism. Their sturdy bodies and hardiness confer utility in their native countries.
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Raising Mohair Goat Breeds for Fiber
Learn about the different mohair goat breeds for fiber, discover the different grades of wool, and how to care for your fluffy herd.
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Starting a Dairy Goat Farm Business Plan
Adding a dairy goat farming business plan to your homestead goals takes careful thought and preparation. In addition to purchasing the necessary livestock, dairy goat supplies must be purchased and the facility readied.
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The Cute, Adorable Nigora Goat
Let me introduce you to a new breed of goat that will rock your homesteading world. It’s called the Nigora goat.
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Breed Profile: Nigerian Dwarf Goat
The Nigerian Dwarf goat is the original miniature breed, developed in America from goats of West African origin. Their small size, friendly personalities, and colorful markings make them popular as pets as well as for home dairy.
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Selecting the Best Dairy Goat Breeds
What are the best dairy goat breeds? This depends on what you are looking for. The most prolific milk producers? A breed that does well in small spaces or under certain climate extremes?
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How Long is Goat Gestation?
When raising dairy goats, the first step is breeding the doe. You may then wonder, “How long is goat gestation?” Taking a look through the entire process will set you up for a more successful start.
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Getting Started With the Best Goats for Milk
Goats are fun to raise, and many people milk goats for their own use (for milk, and maybe cheese or other goat milk products) and some milk goats commercially. Here are some tips for getting started with the best goats for milk.
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