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How long do u have to nurse a newborn baby fawn before you can let it back into the wild?

August 25, 2013 5 Comments

Image by Madame Fromage1 madamefromage.blogspot.com/2010/08/mount-sterling-raw-goa… Question by Zac S: How long do u have to nurse a newborn baby fawn before you can let it back into the wild? We found it this morning in the back yard without its mother to be anywhere in sight…we have already gotten goat milk for it and nursed […]

Where can I find raw milk in Louisiana?

August 24, 2013 3 Comments

Image by courgettelawn This is the final product from my cheesemaking day back in September 06. Question by Green: Where can I find raw milk in Louisiana? Hello! I live in Hammond, Louisiana, and I’m looking for raw goat or cows milk. I would prefer goat milk. Does anyone know where I can find any […]

Does registration of mixed breed pet goat in “Goat Registry” with a tattoo meet USDA regs instead of a tag ?

August 22, 2013 1 Comment

Image by madichan @ Harley Farms Goat Dairy, Pescadero Question by Linda f: Does registration of mixed breed pet goat in “Goat Registry” with a tattoo meet USDA regs instead of a tag ? I need to move my pet goat to Texas and would prefer not to tag his ear. He is registered with […]

How do I go about selling products from home?

August 21, 2013 5 Comments

Image by tiny banquet committee Question by LaFaye: How do I go about selling products from home? I make a really nice hand-crafted goats milk soap & I would like to start selling it (instead of gifting). I’ve had a few people buy the soap after getting it as a gift, but I’d like something […]

How do you take care of a goat?

August 19, 2013 4 Comments

Question by qwerty: How do you take care of a goat? How do you take care of goats? How much do they cost? We might get just one for a companion animal for our horse so any helpful information is nice! ~Thanks Feel free to answer in the comment section below

Where would be the best place to open a farm/ranch in colorado?

August 18, 2013 2 Comments

Image by frank2037 Question by Thor Edens: Where would be the best place to open a farm/ranch in colorado? My wife and I are planning on starting a small farm/ dairy ranch in Colorado in a few years. We intend to raise goats, rabbits, and chickens in the beginning and conduct small scale agriculture as […]

Can dried lawn clippings be used to feed goats, sheep, miniature cows, etc during the winter?

August 16, 2013 2 Comments

Image by frank2037 Question by Money Boo Boo: Can dried lawn clippings be used to feed goats, sheep, miniature cows, etc during the winter? I’m thinking about purchasing a bunch of land and a few small farm animals once I get doctorate in medicine, I want my animals to have as natural of a diet […]

Can the Jewish consume soya milk with along with meat?

August 15, 2013 6 Comments

Image by terriem Maple is ready to rush in and get milking over with. Question by Clarkey: Can the Jewish consume soya milk with along with meat? I am doing a Jewish meal, and I’m wondering if I can use soya milk in the dessert, because milk cannot be consumed after a three hour period. […]

I am terrified of the fact that one day a goat might sneek into my room and nibble on my toes?

August 13, 2013 4 Comments

Question by Marc: I am terrified of the fact that one day a goat might sneek into my room and nibble on my toes? I live in a farm and the goats really don’t like me. I’m afraid they might sneak into my room and start nibbling on my toes. Can you help? Leave your […]

My goal is to start a farm. What do I need to know/do first?

August 12, 2013 5 Comments

Question by noam c: My goal is to start a farm. What do I need to know/do first? I am 18. I would like to purchase a patch of land and create a farm and live on it for the rest of my life(most likely). Should I read as many gardening books, etc as I […]