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Learn how to properly trim goat hooves and avoid problems like hoof rot and foot scald.

Caring for goats in winter takes extra work and effort on your part. Learn what you need to know about raising goats in snow and cold temperatures...

(Elisha working on the birthing pens) Hello everyone! My papa and brothers Elisha, Josiah, and Zeke all have been working on remodeling our barn. Elisha is in charge of making sure everything gets done right while my papa is at work. Elisha is the ranch foreman and I am the ranch manager. Elisha and I really enjoy working together and thinking of better ways to manage the ranch. Josiah takes Elisha's place of overseeing all the jobs when Elisha is gone working with papa on something else. The first thing the boys built this year were the birthing pens for the does. They made a special place above the birthing pens for all the alfalfa to be stored. They really did a awesome job! This is a picture of the boys hard work!

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Breeds of cattle 2nd edition marks the twentieth anniversary of the 1987 publication. The expanded volume includes eleven additional breeds. All illustrated in full color formal portraits of a mature bull and mature cow of each breed.

How much space do goats need? Learn all about the space requirements for goats to give them the best shelter and pasture for healthy and happy lives!

From raising goats, I know how to keep them happy. It starts by giving them a perfect shelter and we have suggestions for inspiring goat sheds just for you.

There are many factors in deciding on a dairy goat breed for your small farm or operation- size, temperament, life span etc. But perhaps the most important factor for a dairy goat owner is milk production, and not just volume, fat content and protein are equally as important especially for those looking to create gourmet cheeses or soaps. To help make this difficult decision just a little b

Meat consumption in the United States has been on a decline over the last decade. Multiple factors have contributed to this change such as perceived health rusks associated with red meat consumption. As a result,