Help your goats beat boredom and live their best lives with these fun ideas. Transform their enclosure into a goat playground with a few inexpensive additions. Something to climb on, rub on, or a change of scenery is all a goat needs to stay occupied and out of trouble.
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Goats are browsers by nature and as such, are well-equipped for feeding on unwanted plants like brush, prickers, and weeds. Goats can provide several ecological advantages over traditional methods of vegetation management like harsh chemicals and machinery. Contract grazing is becoming more commonplace as landowners discover the unique benefits of the temporary presence of goats on their property.
Goats love to rub on things because it feels good. Especially during spring shedding, your goats will appreciate having a scratching post so that they can scratch that itch. Here are the instructions for building an affordable scratching post your goats will love!
Goats are notorious for being escape artists, but keeping a buck in during breeding season can be nearly impossible. Here are some ideas for making a fortress for your male goat that he will be comfortable in and that will contain him, no matter the temptation. A full materials list and instructions for building an esthetic and functional enclosure with wooden fence and hot wire are provided.
If you have a dairy goat or cow you will occasionally find that your cup, refrigerator, and freezer all runneth over with milk. Here are some ideas to use up the excess milk so that it doesn’t go to waste!
A leg hook comes in handy for animals that are hard to get your hands on. Put an end to chasing your goats and make your own leg catcher with these simple, step-by-step directions.
With proper training, milking can be an enjoyable experience for both you and your goat. Here are some tips to get your goat used to being in the stanchion, handled, and milked with minimal stress.
To prevent rodent-carried diseases, contamination of your livestock feed, and wasting money, it’s important that grain be stored securely. Here are a range of ideas for keeping mice and rats out of your animal feed.
Banding is an effective method of castration for male goat kids. Learn how to use an elastration tool for banding goats. Provided are the equipment and steps needed to complete this procedure on your own farm.
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If you want your goat kids to have access to grain, without having to worry about the adult animals in the pen eating all of the food, you need a creep feeder. Here are the directions for making a corner creep feeder with a cattle panel. This works great for putting extra weight on dam-raised market kids.