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whats the best way to keep a dairy Goat warm in the winter?

February 8, 2012 2 Comments

Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by Mike O: whats the best way to keep a dairy Goat warm in the winter? a few days ago were i live it was -20 degrees and im worried that my goats will die how do […]

what are the approximate costs of raising and profits on goats?

February 7, 2012 1 Comment

Question by : what are the approximate costs of raising and profits on goats? I have about 10 acres of pasture. Currently I have a few cows. I have thought of raising goats and maybe could make a little money. Add your own answer in the comments!

Fact about Raising Goats

February 6, 2012 No Comment

Image by avlxyz Boroondara Farmers’ Market – Victorian Farmers’ Market Association Boroondara Farmers Market – City of Boroondara Visit the Boroondara Farmers Market every month to buy delicious, fresh produce. When: Third Saturday of the month, 8am to 1pm Where: Patterson Reserve, Auburn Road, Hawthorn East (Melway 59 E4) Cost: Contact: 03 9278 4444 danika.benison@boroondara.vic.gov.au […]

looking for information on raising dairy bull calves on dairy goats,, anyone ever raised calves on goats,?

February 5, 2012 1 Comment

Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by in c: looking for information on raising dairy bull calves on dairy goats,, anyone ever raised calves on goats,? What do you think? Answer below!

Facts about Goat Farming

February 4, 2012 No Comment

by kaiscapes Article by ‘Goat Crazy’ Team

What is the most efficient farm animal to raise for meat on a very small scale?

February 4, 2012 5 Comments

Question by Stephen O: What is the most efficient farm animal to raise for meat on a very small scale? I have a large backyard and I want to raise a small number of animals for meat. Chickens, rabbits, chucker partridge, are some that I am considering but I do not know about feed costs […]

Nutritional Needs for Goat

February 2, 2012 No Comment

by Ivorylion Article by asai Efficient use of nutrients for goat depends on a sufficient supply of energy, which is of supreme importance in decisive the productivity of goats. Energy lack delays kid growth, delays teens, decrease fertility, and depresses milk production as well. With continued lack the animals show a simultaneous reduction in confrontation […]

Questions about dairy goats?

February 2, 2012 1 Comment

Image by kaiscapes Surfing Goat Dairy, Malama Maui tour, Maui Visitors Bureau. Photography by Peter Liu (@PeterLiu47) Question by : Questions about dairy goats? I am going to be starting up in the dairy goat hobby and I am a beginner who barely knows anything about them. I had a weather about a year ago […]

Is goat farming worthwhile to get into if you want a goat as a pet and to sell their milk?

February 1, 2012 1 Comment

Image by acroamatic Question by : Is goat farming worthwhile to get into if you want a goat as a pet and to sell their milk? To be bluntly honest i have fallen in love with goats after spending some time on a farm with them, i would be willing to do research to start […]

Meat Goat Production – 3 Important Factors To Think About Before You Venture Into Meat Goat Farming

January 31, 2012 No Comment

Image by acroamatic by acroamatic Article by Jack Meat goat production has been existent for quite a long time, but the profitability of the market in some parts of the United States is only starting to be discovered. Since the time when man discover that goats are a fantastic source of milk, food and clothing, […]