Goats are really fun animals to raise and have around the homestead, though they tend to be very good escape artists.
If you have the space to allow your goats to roam around as well as precautions measures against predators and against them leaving the perimeter, do give goats a try.
We’ll tell you what breed is best for you, how to raise them, and how to take care of any issues they may run into.
Goats love to browse for their food, and this is very important to their overall health. They need grass, plant materials, and some fruit and vegetables. So, can goats eat corn? Yes, goats can eat corn, but only in moderation. An excess of corn consumption can result in painful urinary tract stones and acidosis. But …
Goats need different grasses, hay, leaves, shrubs, and vegetables. They love to browse for interesting things to eat. Some fruit and vegetables are just not healthy enough. They can be extremely high in sugar and low in nutrients making them unsuitable treats. So, can goats eat blueberries? Yes, goats can definitely eat blueberries. Blueberries are …
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need a balanced diet of different grasses, leaves, and vegetables. Some vegetables are healthier than others, but we need a little knowledge to tell the good from the bad. So, can goats eat asparagus? Yes, goats can eat asparagus, a highly nutritious treat …
Goats are curious browsers who love to try anything they find to decide for themselves whether they like this new item or not. The problem is, not everything they find is good for them. And, even if something is ‘safe’, it is probably only safe in moderation. So, can goats eat pineapples? Yes, goats can …
If you’ve never kept goats before, you’re probably in for a bit of a rude awakening: these adventurous little critters are escape artists to the core, take my word for it. And if you don’t believe me, just ask anybody who has kept them for any length of time and they will back me up. …
Goats need different grasses, grains, brush, leaves, and vegetables to thrive. However, not all fruit and vegetables are good for goats. So, can goats eat lettuce? Yes, goats can eat all types of lettuce. Lettuce is a great treat for goats they love to eat. While lettuce is full of nutrients and water, you should …
Have you ever wondered why goats wear bells? Is it just for decoration? You never see goats on TV or hardly ever in life without those jangly little bells on their collars. There has got to be a very practical reason behind it. So what’s the real reason? Why do goats wear bells? Goats wear …
Goats need a mixture of grasses, leaves, roots, hay, bark, and grains to stay healthy and well-nourished. This is important for good digestion. But sometimes, something that tastes good is safe… until it is not. Can goats eat celery, for instance? Yes, in moderation, goats can eat celery. Celery is a good source of fiber, …
Goats are ruminators that love to forage for food. In the process of foraging, they eat a variety of plants. Goats need different grasses, leaves, and vegetables to grow and thrive. It is often difficult to know what is a healthy treat that needs to either be given in moderation, that should never be given …
Goats need different vitamins, minerals, grasses, leaves, grains, fruit, and vegetables to grow and be healthy. As foragers, they will always be interested in trying new tasty treats. But, speaking for myself and my goats, it is safe to say that everybody needs a treat now and then. So, can goats eat cucumber? Yes, goats …
