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 are known as picky or adventurous eaters by turns, and since they are browsers that means they usually subsist on a variety of foraged plant matter. But no matter how lush and varied your pasture is, goats will rarely be able to get all the nutrients they need on their own. This means you’ll …
I think most homesteaders, farmers, hikers, and outdoorsmen know about poison ivy and how problematic it can be. Any contact with the root, stem, flowers, berries, and vine of poison ivy will give you a nasty, itchy, painful rash. Getting rid of this noxious weed can be very tricky… but why not leave it to …
Contrary to popular belief, goats cannot eat garbage. While these curious creatures may be seen rooting through trash cans or bins, they are actually very selective eaters. Goats prefer to eat grass, leaves, and other vegetation and that includes plenty of fresh veggies. Goats will eat just about any type of vegetable, including leafy greens, …
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Many people think of goats as regular garbage disposers because they can clear a paddock, field, or cliff side of vegetation in no time. But there are many plants that are not healthy for goats to eat. So, can goats eat arugula? The simple answer is yes, but in moderation. Arugula is rich in nutrients …
Goats need a variety of foods to stay healthy and well-nourished. They need different grasses, leaves, and vegetables, but everybody needs a treat sometimes. So, can goats eat acorns? Yes, goats love eating tasty acorns. Acorns have vitamins A and B, calcium, zinc, iron, and manganese which all contribute to healthy development. But, they also …
Goats need a lot of grass, leaves, branches, and bark to keep their digestive systems and their bodies working right. But who can resist a tasty treat now and then? So, can goats eat bananas? Yes, goats can eat bananas, but in moderation because of their high sugar content. Bananas are full of fiber, vitamins …
Goats are known for their love of eating just about anything. And this is for a good reason, as goats need a surprisingly varied diet in order to get all the nutrition their bodies require. But what most people don’t know is that goats can actually enjoy quite a bit of fruit. Hard to imagine …
Goats love all kinds of sweet treats. They will happily experiment with new tastes and develop specific favorite tastes. But not all treats are good for them. Food that has a high sugar level can cause digestive problems and problems with obesity. So, can goats eat grapes? Yes, grapes can be fed to goats as …
If you own goats, chances are you have probably observed them eating some pretty questionable things by now. At least, questionable by our standards. Tree bark, twigs, and other seemingly inedible things are all on the menu for goats, but perhaps the most nerve-racking and questionable of them all are thorns, prickles, and spines on …
There are few things cuter than the antics of goats. They love to goof around climbing trees, jumping on each other, or just hopping about playfully. But cuter still is when they find a tasty treat to eat that gets the lips wobbling. They only eat fresh food and love anything sweet and tasty. So, …
