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Understanding Dairy Goat Pedigrees ( 16,912 )Before buying Nigerian Dwarf goats, it’s a good idea to learn how to read (while understanding) dairy goat pedigrees. That way, you can be confident that the goats you are buying will meet your goals for owning them (see this...
Nigerian Dwarf Goats - Registered or Unregistered? ( 8,703 )Why Consider Registered Goats? Nigerian Dwarf (ND) goats can be purchased from either registered purebred or unregistered lines, so when getting started with goats, another decision concerns registration. If you are only interested in a couple of wethers as pets, then registration...
Getting Nigerian Dwarf Goats? Identify Your Purpose ( 8,604 )If you're thinking about getting Nigerian Dwarf goats, then it's a good idea to identify your purpose for getting goats first. New goat owners sometimes jump in and buy too many goats of the wrong type or breed when getting started....
Making Herbal Vinegar ( 6,800 )Herbal vinegar is an easy project that can be done at any time of year that fresh herbs are available. It's good to have these kinds of vinegar on hand to boost the flavor of our favorite dishes, and they can be...
Getting Dairy Goats - Disbudded, Horned, or Polled? ( 4,598 )Another important decision when starting with dairy goats is whether to choose disbudded, horned, or polled (see What Are Polled Goats) goats. Many people are surprised to learn that most goats are born naturally horned (both males and females), but...
Gifts from the Homestead Giveaway! We're having a "Gifts from the Homestead Giveaway!" All of these gifts have been lovingly created by a homesteader and have been included to help another homestead this holiday season. Directions for entering are included below after the prize descriptions. Enter often...
Getting Dairy Goats - Dam or Bottle Raised? If you have decided to purchase some young dairy goats, still another decision to make is whether to purchase kids that have been dam or bottle-raised. In the goat world, most kids are removed from their dams immediately after birth and...Getting Dairy Goats - Disbudded, Horned, or Polled? Another important decision when starting with dairy goats is whether to choose disbudded, horned, or polled (see What Are Polled Goats) goats. Many people are surprised to learn that most goats are born naturally horned (both males and females), but...
Bramblestone Goats Negative (2019) for Small Ruminant Diseases (Again)! For the ninth year in a row, all the goats in the Bramblestone Farm herd have tested negative for small ruminant diseases! We test all goats to make sure they're negative for small ruminant diseases before they ever come to Bramblestone Farm (or test...Understanding Dairy Goat Pedigrees Before buying Nigerian Dwarf goats, it’s a good idea to learn how to read (while understanding) dairy goat pedigrees. That way, you can be confident that the goats you are buying will meet your goals for owning them (see this...
