If you are not really after raising a herd, you can get two males or two females instead. Goats are a versatile animal that make a great addition to a farm with suitable space and facilities. Rearing goats is popular in many farms and smallholdings, and they are very rewarding animals to care for. Their small size and good nature make them attractive dairy goats, where they require less space and feed than larger goats, and are suitable for smaller farms in urban and suburban settings. I have perhaps graduated beyond the beginner dairy goat books to. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sue weaver has written hundreds of magazine articles and many books about. Pygmy goats as opposed to a few other books i have on general goat breeds. All goats butt, but theres a big difference if youre butted by a playful goat without horns compared to one with a full set. Are you frustrated with the limited quality of goat raising books on the market. Apr 23, 2012 at mother earth news, we have been educating folks about the benefits of selfreliance for 50 years.
Lauren arcuri is a freelance writer and an experienced small farmer. Which helps make these breeds great for young children and getting them acquainted with chores. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. Another factor to consider when purchasing goats for your farm is that each bred doe will give birth to, at a minimum, one kid annually. The pygmy goat is a small, hardy, adaptable goat breed that is increasingly popular in the united states. Did these kids really say this my pet goat revisited, page 8. This quickstart guide will give you basic information about goats and goat raising. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Although i jokingly refer to goats as vegetarian dogs because of their friendly nature, their needs are very different. Raising goats as pets mean taking responsibility and commitment. These books specialise in the raising and keeping of goat herds.
If you have entertained the thought of getting a goat for a pet, now could be the right time and this could be the right ebook to help you make that decision. If you think theyre being stubborn, look at things from a goat s perspective. African breeders developed these goats to be compact and resourceful, and able to survive on limited highquality forage in a variety of climate conditions. At mother earth news, we have been educating folks about the benefits of selfreliance for 50 years. Goat books by gail bowman raising meat goats for profit is the most current guide of goat husbandry, boer goats and meat goats. We included mostly picture books with a few nonfiction titles thrown in for good measure. Pygmy goats care, housing, interacting, feeding and health. Raising goats on a backyard farm mother earth news. Its been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition completely updated and redesigned makes storeys guide to raising dairy goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. If the pet goat photo serves as an indictment, perhaps the intention of this photo is to normalize the situation, finessing the issue of whether bush should have stayed the extra ten minutes or not. From cute stories to scientific education, these books about goats for children are sure to help you as you and your children learn about farm animals. Feb 03, 2017 raising goats for beginners picking your goats. Shop jeffers livestocks selection of books and veterinary manuals about goats, livestock, and other farm animals.
Do you have questions on raising goats properly that need to be answered. Bringing home goats requires some forethought on your part so that you can keep your goats safe and healthy and protect them from predators. Books about goats for children farm animals unit study 3. Realize the joy and benefits of raising and caring for goats. The information in this wellwritten book will be very beneficial for beginners, agricultureoriented students, veterinary students, and veterinarians. If youre interested in raising goats, start with step 1.
It is a story of a brave goat who had to prove his worth to the family he lived with. Just about any breed of goat can make a good pet, though the. Best book on goats welcome to the homesteading today forum. Are you disappointed again that they are difficult to follow. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, but rather are dietary supplements intended solely for nutritional use. You can supplement the standard goat chow that you will get in the market with grass hay. Raising goats the beginners guide to raising goats how to. Many goat farmers recommend starting with fewer animals that you ultimately want in order to learn how to raise goats without the pressure of a large herd. Boer goats home boer and meat goats information and. Keeping milk, meat, wool, and pet goats youre going to find everything you need to get started when it comes to raising your own herd of goats. We have never had a bad experience with the demeanor of a pygmy goat. The pet goat often erroneously called my pet goat is a gradeschool level reading exercise composed by american educationalist siegfried zig engelmann. Think carefully about what type of donkey you want. An introductory guide to keeping and enjoying pet goats, from feeding and housing to making your own cheese.
Jun 21, 2005 most books i have read are soo basic, a good check out at the library, or if purchased cheaply enough on would be fine, but dont go spending alot of money on them. Storeys guide to raising dairy goats, 5th edition breed selection, feeding, fencing. The optimum potential of goat as one of the main sources of milk and meat has not been fully tapped in the philippines. Oct 24, 2002 abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. To many of us, as familiar as we are about that day, this photo might primarily remind us of a president frozen in. If you have no experience raising or training equine, you may want to choose an adult donkey as your first pet instead of an untrained youngster. A baby goat must drink from its mother for at least 8 weeks before it can be weaned to complete hay or pasture. Dairy goat information guide to raising west african dwarf goats as pets. They make wonderful pets and can be really rewarding farm animals. Gail damerow covers everything you need to successfully raise your own farm. Rearing goats is popular in many farms and smallholdings, and they are very rewarding. His goat raising guidance has been indispensible to new goat owners for many years, for he has.
There are some excellent veterinary goat books for purchase, mary smiths goat medicine, second edition is pricy but invaluable. If youre raising pygmy goats from kids, have the babies disbudded horns removed when theyre very young. Goats can be raised for meat or dairy purposes, but dont overlook their. Goat raising is not easy but if you also willing to learn more about them, you can confidently raise goats either as pets or as livestock. Holistic goat care is an excellent resource for raising healthy goats. An adult pygmy goat weights about 75 pounds and stand about 16 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder. Goat care, breeding, diet, diseases, lifespan, personality, housing and shelter. Bush with a class of secondgraders on the morning of september 11, 2001. Pygmy goats are my absolute favorite goat to keep as a pet. Nigerian dwarf goat book for daily care, pros and cons, raising, training, feeding, housing and health.
Gianaclis caldwell stresses the importance of preventative medicine, which is a critical aspect of raising goats. Raising nigerian dwarf goats our daily goat routine. They will keep them in separate places, milk the mother, and then pour the milk into a bottle and feed the baby. Whether you plan on having one goat or five hundred goats. Bush read and listen to with schoolchildren moments after he found out about the september 11t. This bestselling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. Raising meat goats for profit by gail bowman boer goats. Storeys guide to raising dairy goats, 5th edition storey publishing. Goats are probably the second most common barnyard pet with chickens coming in first. The backyard homestead guide to raising farm animals storey. It is sometimes worth it to toss a goat in the back of your van and drive an hour or two. The usual breed as a pet choice is usually miniature goat breeds such as nigerian dwarf goat, pygmy. You can raise them for milk, meat, wool, or just as pets.
Guide for raising pygmy goats modern farming methods. Jan 21, 2019 most vets know very little about goats so i would suggest calling around to other goat people to see who you can find. Horns can also get stuck in fencing or anywhere a curious goat tries to go. Interest in raising goats is on the increase as people become more concerned about where their food comes from, what is in it, and how it is produced. They belong in a herd and they depend on the herd for their own safety. Raising goats as pets vital pointers to reflect on when. If you have chosen a goat to be your pet, you must also be ready for their innate habits. Pet pygmy goats feed is slightly different than that of commercial goat feeding system. Jacks should also be avoided if what you want is a pet only. Care, breeding, feeding, diseases and goat management facts.
Raising pygmy goats as pets modern farming methods. You dont want to be left out in the cold, not knowing how to take care of your pet goat. May 31, 2016 international goat day is coming up in june and to do our share in learning more about this littleunderstood animal no, goats do not eat tin cans, they are actually very intelligent we have gathered the best books about goats we could find. Goats, whether big or small, need a yard that provides part sun and part shade and is protected from strong winds.
For raising pygmy goats as pets, you have to provide them nutritious foods according to their daily demands. And as more and more people look for ways to live sustainably and grow their own food, goats are a wonderful option for raising meat and milk, and you can harvest their fleece, as well. Includes current health and disease, feed and kidding info. After a couple of breeding seasons, and especially with the internet, you will soon want and need goat medicine. But in africa, they are raised for meat production. An introductory guide to keeping and enjoying pet goats. The modern pygmy goat is often called the african pygmy goat, owing to their origins in central and west africa. Are you looking for goats to milk or meat goats to sell. It achieved notoriety for being read by us president george w. For years ive been responding to emails and blog comments from new goat owners whose problems could have been avoided if they. Goats 101 get the basics on goat breeds, goat terminology, goat behavior, and. Audrey pavia is a freelance writer and author of more than 20 books about animals. It is these sellers, with their experience, commitment and love of the used and outofprint book business who help all our buyers find that treasure theyve been looking for. Jan 18, 2018 starting with books about the adorable goat, there are enough books here to last a couple weeks or to give you plenty of choices for the best fits for your family.
Learn how to think like a goat to figure out how to keep them happy in their fencing with easy access to water, food, and shelter. A miniature goat requires a minimum of approximately 5 square feet of romper room space. Goats have been domesticated for thousands of years. They are a miniature breed, super friendly and allow for snuggles.
Laws on keeping goats environment for goats kept as pets pet goats diet caring for pet goats. Feb 28, 2011 i bet if you never heard of my pet goat never seen this video just only listen to the audio you would thought the same thing. Our superb titles will tell you everything you need to know right from the basics to a more indepth exploration of common issues. An introductory guide to keeping and enjoying pet goats, from feeding and housing to making your own cheese weaver, sue on. When it comes to raising goats for beginners the first step is choosing what type of goat you want.
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