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Is powdered goat milk (from Wegman’s) good for pregnant women?

April 19, 2012 2 Comments

Image by BryanAlexander The first squirts from the new goat. Ceredwyn carefully filtered it in this container. Question by : Is powdered goat milk (from Wegman’s) good for pregnant women? My mom is pregnant and has asthma, gas apparrently, and has a hard time eating. She wants to know if, since she is carrying a […]

Truth About Feeding Goats – Optimize Productivity When Raising Goats For Milk Or Meat

April 18, 2012 No Comment

Image by Ed Yourdon (more details later, as time permits) *********************** On my way to dinner at a nearby sushi restaurant the other night, I stopped at a local playground to see if there was anything interesting to photograph. I found that a local community organizer, Darrin Dunn, had raised some contributions to provide uniform-style […]

can someone with a milk allergy eat goat products?

April 17, 2012 3 Comments

Image by circulating in the hands of an expert Question by : can someone with a milk allergy eat goat products? I have a friend coming to stay whose son has a milk allergy, can he eat goat products, goats milk, cheese etc? we already use soya instead of cows milk but i have been […]

The Nutritional Value And Uniqueness Of Goat Cheese

April 16, 2012 No Comment

by terriem Article by Ann Marier Cheese is a delicious food product that is made from milk gathered from certain mammals. Two of those animals from which milk is gathered to make cheese are a cow and a goat. There are a number of benefits to using both types of milk to make cheese products. […]

What things need to be done/happen throughout the year on a goat farm?

April 16, 2012 2 Comments

Question by : What things need to be done/happen throughout the year on a goat farm? What things are done at what point during the year on a goat farm? A calendar of operations so to speak… Feel free to answer in the comment section below

Dairy Goat Equipment Is Vital When Raising Goats For Milk

April 14, 2012 No Comment

Image by Ed Yourdon (more details later, as time permits) *********************** On my way to dinner at a nearby sushi restaurant the other night, I stopped at a local playground to see if there was anything interesting to photograph. I found that a local community organizer, Darrin Dunn, had raised some contributions to provide uniform-style […]

I live on the north coast of Honduras and am interested in getting goats for milking.?

April 14, 2012 2 Comments

Question by : I live on the north coast of Honduras and am interested in getting goats for milking.? I have a nice rocky piece of jungle with a wide variety of trees and plants. My question is this what is the best breed for the climate being pretty hot and humid. obviously my supply […]

What is the most hardy dairy goat breed?

April 13, 2012 1 Comment

Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by : What is the most hardy dairy goat breed? Hi there!! I am wanting to know what is the most hardy dairy goat breed. Ones that are more resistant to worms and parasites….good mothers, etc. I […]

Meat Goats For Sale – Which Ones Should You Buy?

April 12, 2012 No Comment

by CUESA Article by Shehryaar Shaukat Meat goats are available in many different varieties across the world. It is important to have proper knowledge and understanding of the different breeds that hail from various parts of the world in order to select the best option. The extensive range of Spanish meat goats is particularly well […]

What is it like to own a goat farm in NZ?

April 11, 2012 1 Comment

Image by acroamatic Question by Tangerine: What is it like to own a goat farm in NZ? I am thinking of moving to NZ and am interested in starting a goat farm and making and selling goat milk cheese. Feel free to answer in the comment section below