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What is the best way to go about becoming a Goat Farmer?

November 30, 2012 2 Comments

Image by luxomedia This cheese was just taken out of the brine, and the texture of it is quite firm but it spreads very creamy, not as crumbly as the cow’s milk. One quart of goat’s milk produced a small amount of cheese, perhaps one cup. The factors that may contribute to thinness is pasteurization, […]

Whats it like to live on a farm?

November 28, 2012 3 Comments

Image by BurnAway Question by Horse_Luver: Whats it like to live on a farm? I always wanted to live on a farm. And was wondering what is it like? This was the suggested category btw. I know its probably wrong i didn’t know where else to put it. Add your own answer in the comments!

What would be a good pet to get on a farm in Arizona?

November 27, 2012 3 Comments

Image by eszter Question by Opzee: What would be a good pet to get on a farm in Arizona? I live on a big farm and was thinking of getting another pet or animal to our family edition. To keep in mind I need a pet that would be great with other animals. I also […]

Tell me ways to gain weight without being able to eat any dairy products or meat.?

November 25, 2012 5 Comments

Question by T: Tell me ways to gain weight without being able to eat any dairy products or meat.? I am severely intolerant to any dairy products (milk, cheese, skim milk, yoghurt etc) and do not eat meat. I am currently 49 kg and am 5 foot 8. Even when I was 9 mths pregnant […]

What are good Vegetarian recipes that use milk?

November 24, 2012 3 Comments

Image by mhaithaca Question by Davina: What are good Vegetarian recipes that use milk? I have one quart of raw goats milk I haven’t used and I don’t want to waste it! Can you help? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Anyone know of any restrictions regarding the ownership of goats?

November 22, 2012 1 Comment

Image by Plan for Opportunity Goat farm in Mississippi. Goat_Farm_AM (11) Question by goatface10017: Anyone know of any restrictions regarding the ownership of goats? I am interested in purchasing a few goats and I was wondering if anyone could, or if you need a permit or something. Ever since that Geico commercial, I have been […]

Question about sheep, experienced breeders please, what should I look for to know when lambing is imminent?

November 21, 2012 1 Comment

Image by acroamatic Question by donnybrook: Question about sheep, experienced breeders please, what should I look for to know when lambing is imminent? This is my first year with lambing my ewes. I have raised dairy goats before and with them there were certain definite signs to watch for to know when kidding was about […]

How many tin cans does an adult goat eat per day on average?

November 19, 2012 2 Comments

Image by JustinDustin Question by Benjamin: How many tin cans does an adult goat eat per day on average? I want to know because I’ve got a bunch of cans to get rid of, and am also interested in getting a goat. kthnxbai Give your answer to this question below!

what is a good website to learn about the pregnancies of animals?

November 18, 2012 1 Comment

Question by kels: what is a good website to learn about the pregnancies of animals? the animal want to know about is goats. I want to know about the pregnancy, the kids, and pictures. Thank you for your hel. oh and don’t tell me to look it up because i allready have, and it only […]

How can I tell if my goat is pregnant?

November 16, 2012 4 Comments

Question by BarbaroLva: How can I tell if my goat is pregnant? I have a 3 year old Alpine dairy doe, and we have been trying to breed her. She came into heat on the 22nd, and we went to a farm to breed her. She was extremely nervous and we ended u ptaking the […]