Your Goat Is Pregnant What To Do Next Your goat is pregnant, what to do next? Congratulations you have accomplished the goal to get your goat pregnant. The ultrasound or blood test has confirmed. You have updated your records for when they conceived. It is on the calendar for when your doe is due, which […]
New Year New Goals For Your Goats The new year brings you new goals, what better way to do for yourself and your goats. A goal helps us focus on what is important in our lives. It is so easy to say eat healthier, exercise more, or get better organized with goats. By committing to […]
How To Transport A Baby Goat There are a few good ways to transport your baby goat: a truck goat hauler, kennel, or a livestock trailer. Each has its pros and cons; however, here are the four essential things to consider when transporting your baby goat. Distance in Transporting Goats Distance is a factor you […]
Goat Milking Area and Cleanliness Goat milk is sterile, and we can easily contaminate it coming out of the udder. Make sure your hands, yourself, and the udders are clean before you begin. Keep the udder trimmed. Udder, back legs, hooves trimmed to keep things from coming into the milking area. However, it is best […]
Build Your Own Goat Feeder Want your herd to be happy and healthy? Build your own goat feeder, and feel good knowing that they are safe and getting the nutrition they need. Read the benefits of having a good design on a goat feeder so when researching you will avoid the frustration of choosing which best […]
Milk Goat Health and Wellness Nutrition health and wellness is a life long commitment when raising milk goats. As your goats grow, keeping them healthy is crucial. Finding a vet that has goat experience or a local dairy farmer who knows more than you do. In the A-Z milk goats course, we will be going […]
How To Set Up A Goat Shelter Before your goats even get to the property you need to be prepared by learning how to set up a shelter. The minimum space you would want to allocate to a baby goat is a 20’x25′ area. They need enough room for shelter, bedding, and food. Just remember, […]
Giving Baby Goats CDT Vaccination Giving your baby goats their CDT vaccination is critical; they prevent common diseases. However, a baby is really susceptible to disease after birth. The most important vaccination is the CD&T vaccination, a vaccine for enterotoxemia and tetanus. Enterotoxemia is caused by two types of bacteria, clostridium perfringens, type C and […]
Have You Reserved Your Baby Goat? It’s November, the best month to buy, have you reserved your baby goats? Why do you ask? It’s breeding season and that means in 150 days, baby goats will be here. Whether you are growing your pack string, adding milk goats to your homestead, or wanting to have your own […]
Have You Ever Tried Goat Milk Ice Cream? Have you ever tried making homemade goat milk ice cream? In this article, you will learn how to make homemade goat milk ice cream. Hopefully, you are adventurous and try it! Remember serotonin is the mood-setter hormone that regulates digestion. Not only do these cute critters bring […]
Why Raising Goats Bring You Happiness What could possibly be a greater joy than raising goats which brings you happiness? The definition of happiness is the state of feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or intense joy. However, happiness is different for everyone. It could be a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, snuggles in the morning, a […]
On Your Homestead, Goats vs Cows: Production This article explains the production on your homestead, goats vs cows. If you read our last article On Your Homestead, Goats vs Cows: Cost, thank you, and welcome to part two. Deciding whether you want to produce milk, grow your own meat, learn which personalities fit best on […]
5 Goat Products You Can’t Survive Winter Without Winter can be a stressful time, without the help of these 5 goat products you can’t survive. Having the guidance of great tips and resources found at packgoats.com will find your winter a success. Check out this article for more information on how goats thrive through winter. […]
Homesteading is a lifestyle providing self-sufficiency that produces. However, everyone has their own definition of what it means to them. Being a homesteader in this modern-day, there are many possibilities. But it all comes down to what meets your needs and guidelines in your state. Take a look at why goats are the best on […]
5 Reasons You Need To Invest In A Goat Course There are many reasons you need to invest in a goat course, because goats are the neatest and cutest animals to ever own. The versatilities of making them an excellent choice such as pets, meat, milking, and for back country packing. The low maintenance, smart, […]
Do I Need A Stanchion For My Goat Many times you have grabbed your trimming shears, pushed and pulled, and got mad. Or how about the milk bucket kicked a time or two. Don’t get mad, get the stanchion building plans instead. Think about your back, not yelling for help, or a broken stand that […]
Are You Feeding Your Goats Dangerous Treats? When it comes to your goats health, are you feeding them dangerous treats? We all know what picky eaters they are. But getting the wrong treat could be fatal. Did you know goats have 4 stomach chambers? Here is a great article to learn of goats digestive system. […]
The 3 Most Common Diseases in Goats The 3 most common diseases you must know when raising goats. As your goats grow, keeping them healthy is crucial. By investing into How to Raise a Baby Goat Course, gives you all the guidance, help, and well informed videos to keep your success with healthy goats, and […]
Bringing Your Baby Goats Home You are bringing your baby goats home, Congratulations! Rather it’s for meat, milking, backyard pets, or packing for your next adventure. You have been researching and planning for weeks or even months. Getting the most accurate, trusted, and reliable information is key to your success. […]
Benefits Of Having A Good Design On A Goat Feeder Finding the benefits to a good goat feeder design is just a click away. Check out building plans for your herd. There are so many goat feeder designs all over the internet. Searching for a good design that will make you and your goat herd […]
New Adventures With Four Baby Goats! It is a time in our life where we just want more family time to be more adventurous. We camp, hike, hunt, and fish, but the heavy loads just weigh us down. What if we had help bringing in our gear, it sure would make our outings more enjoyable. […]
Goat Feeder for the Hobby Goat Owner When it comes to building a goat feeder, it can be hard to know where to start. There are hundreds of designs for ways to feed goats out there. Everything from re-purposed laundry baskets to nets to commercial pre-fabricated feeders. Safety: Feeders need to be free of potential […]
Goats Need a Playground It’s true, goats need playground. In the wild, goats are highly athletic creatures that rely on their agile navigation of steep mountainous terrain for survival. Wild goats feed, shelter, and avoid depredation by navigating terrain with lots of obstacles. Domestic goats still hold these instincts. Regardless of the breed, size, or […]
How to Treat Sick Baby Goats How to Treat Sick Baby Goats: written by Rosie Ramsey, Founder of Successful Goating with Rosie. Posted with permission, edited by packgoats.com. TOO MANY DEAD BABIES … I see so many babies dying at just a few days old. This is very concerning. It isn’t “normal” to just loose […]
Owning and Raising Goats: The How to on All Things Goats I have been owning and raising goats for years. I am continuing to learn how to take better care of these amazing critters. Knowing what I know now, I could have saved so much time, money and frustration if I had a trusted resource […]
How to Feed a Baby Goat There are a few different ways to feed a baby goat, they can be dam raised or bottle fed when raising goats. Each has its unique benefits and drawbacks. The option you choose really depends on your ultimate goal for the goat. You can check out our How […]
Transporting Goats Transporting goats is a bit of a science. Of course anyone can pack car full of gear and haul a trailer full of goats, but it’s important to take these considerations to mind to transport safely and efficiently. In this video Marc Warnke, “The Goat Guy,” goes over the essentials of transporting goats. […]
Floating Goat’s Teeth Floating goat’s teeth is part of pioneering the world of goats in health, wellness, and longevity. Marc has been experimenting with increasing the packing life of his goats by occasionally floating their teeth. A common practice with horses but not for goats. A goat’s lifespan is limited by its ability to digest […]
Toxic Plants for Goats Knowing toxic plants for goats is a helpful skill. This article references the Goat Digestive System Article. If you haven’t already, take a second to check it out to better understand how certain toxins affect goat health. First, this list of toxins and toxic plants is by no means exhaustive. Also, […]
Treating Hoof Rot in Goats Hoof Rot is a contagious bacterial infection of the hooves of goats and other ruminant species. Contracting hoof rot is most common in wet conditions where pastures accumulate mud and manure. The bacteria that cause this disease are often carried in the fecal matter of goats and other ruminants like […]