Breeding Dairy Goats

So once you've been smitten with the goat bug, you need to decide what kind, and how many. So there are numerous varieties of goats, and they come from different places, and they've been adapted for different purposes. We started out with the Nubians...

So your doe has successfully given birth. You've treated her with a nice bucket of warm water, maybe some molasses and cider vinegar as a tonic, she's settled into her private stall. What do the kids need from you? Well essentially, if they're warm and...

Pygmy goats are small breed goats, also known as dwarfs. They are used primarily for show and pets, and 4-H projects, but can also produce milk or be used for meat. Since they are smaller, they eat less and can live in smaller quarters, making them...

Goat lovers know that there is nothing more adorable than brand-new pygmy goat kids that are healthy and full of life. Yet getting those cute and cuddly kids takes a little more thought and knowledge then most goat lovers realize.Do not breed your pygmy...

Nubian goats, also known as Anglo-Nubians, are a breed of goat that was developed in England but was bred from goats native to the Middle East and North Africa. These goats can tolerate hot climates and are considered to be a dual-purpose breed, raised...