If you are milking goats for the first time or are just looking for ways to minimize waste in your normal milking routine, here are the six items I highly recommend you have on hand. Having the proper milking equipment is essential to a successful home dairy experience. These six must-have milking items will make milking your goat safe, quick, and enjoyable.
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If you are kidding in cold weather, a baby goat coat may be just what you need to keep your animals happy and healthy. With these easy-to-follow instructions, you can upcycle an old sweatshirt into a cute and functional baby goat coat. You don’t have to be a seamstress to make this baby goat coat, no sewing is required!
Regular hoof trimming is required to keep your goats healthy and comfortable. This chore is easy enough to accomplish with a little bit of practice. A review of goat hoof anatomy and step-by-step trimming instructions are provided in this informational tutorial.
A mineral feeder for goats should be sturdy, keep the contents clean and dry, and be easy to fill and check. This homemade PVC loose mineral feeder for goats checks all the boxes. Make your own durable, gravity-fed mineral feeder for goats with these step-by-step directions.
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Copper is a mineral that is essential to your goat’s health. Benefits of providing a copper bolus to goats are discussed and three ways to administer a copper bolus are shared.
You can make a hay feeder from hog panel with a little bit of welding. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to make a durable, economical hay feeder. Use this do-it-yourself hay feeder for goats, sheep, or other livestock.
Coming up with a name for your new pet can be challenging! Name inspiration can come from the animal’s appearance, personality, or an event associated with their arrival. Here are 130 name ideas for your new goat or other four-legged friend.
Annual vaccination against Clostridium perfringens types C and D and Clostridium tetani (CD&T) is one easy way to prevent disease in your goat herd. Background information on Clostridial diseases is provided, as well as techniques for administering the vaccination to your own animals.
To ensure your goats are healthy and happy you need to provide them with free-choice trace minerals. Minerals are especially important for growing kids, lactating or pregnant does, and bucks during breeding season. Here are six different options for giving your goats the minerals they need.