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How is goat dairy better than cow dairy?

April 2, 2012 3 Comments

Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by The Misses: How is goat dairy better than cow dairy? How is goat dairy better than cow dairy? I’ve read there’s less lactose. What about in terms of phlegm, congestion, etc.? I know from experience, it […]

How profitable/lucrative is it to own a goat farm?

April 1, 2012 4 Comments

Question by Tangerine: How profitable/lucrative is it to own a goat farm? I am thinking of beginning a goat farm and making and selling goat milk and cheese. How lucrative would that be right now? How many goats would I need before I could sustain myself solely from the income of my farm? Can you […]

More about Goat and Sheep

March 31, 2012 No Comment

by Sifu Renka Article by asai Goat is one of the smallest domesticated ruminants that have served the mankind former and longer than the cattle and sheep. It is controlled for the production of milk, meat, wool and may other products, particularly in arid, semitropical or mountainous countries. In temperate zones, goats are kept frequently […]

Some Fundamental Facts On Keeping Goats

March 31, 2012 No Comment

Image by acroamatic by JustinDustin Article by Vanessa Hall There are certainly great prospects in goat farming. However, one needs to learn various important facts that can serve as guides along the process. Remember, keeping goats is not an easy task. Therefore, you need to be knowledgeable enough before deciding to raise these animals. Here […]

Where can I find raw goat milk in Long Island, NY?

March 30, 2012 5 Comments

Image by don.lee july 2005. byan bulag, mongolia. Question by awaken832006: Where can I find raw goat milk in Long Island, NY? I’ve hear that the use of raw goat milk to make kefir is really good for the absorption of EFAs. What do you think? Answer below!

Soap Making with Goat’s Milk. How do I make my bars last longer?

March 29, 2012 3 Comments

Question by Talkstress: Soap Making with Goat’s Milk. How do I make my bars last longer? I am currently in the process of making and testing bars of soap. I plan on selling them. The scent is terrific but for some reason, the bars do not last as long as regular bars. I am not […]

Why Owning A Goat Is A Significant Step If You Plan To Start Raising Goats?

March 27, 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 […]

Is it true that oak leaves are toxic to goats?

March 27, 2012 4 Comments

Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by timeout: Is it true that oak leaves are toxic to goats? I am looking to raise a few dairy goats, and heard that oak leaves are toxic, and may kill them. Since my property has oak […]

I need details of Goat farming?

March 26, 2012 1 Comment

Question by : I need details of Goat farming? Hai, My name is shanmugharaj from dharmapuri, tamilnadu. I would like to do or start goat .I have no previous experience.Could you please let me know regarding How much land i may require to do this? How much money i may require to start and run […]

The Benefits of Using Using Goats’ Milk for Cheese Making.

March 25, 2012 No Comment

by luxomedia Article by Luke Dolby Let’s take a look to see what is happening Cheese-wise back in the United Kingdom. Over there, cookery programs dominate the TV Channels and Brits are being urged to produce more and more of the items that they eat – and also to question the quality and composition of […]