Raising Goats For Dummies

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Cheryl K. Smith, "Raising Goats For Dummies"
2010 | ISBN: 0470568992, 0470633786 | 360 pages | PDF | 6 MB
Realize the joy and benefits of raising and caring for goats

Interest in raising goats is on the increase as people become more
concerned about where their food comes from, what is in it, and how it
is produced. Goats have become more than just a source for food — they
make great companions and helpers, too. This helpful and friendly guide
introduces you to all aspects of owning and caring for goats so that
you, too, can benefit from raising these popular animals.

Goats 101 — get the basics on goat breeds, goat terminology, goat
behavior, and choosing the best type of goat to suit your needs

Bring your goats home — learn how to purchase goats, prepare to transport them home, and get the gear you need to care for them

Goat health and breeding — get the lowdown on what you need to keep
your goats healthy, from testing and immunizations to common goat health
problems

Live self-sufficiently and make money from your goats — learn about
working in partnership with your goats to provide sustenance for your
family and to make money from milk or meat

Open the book and find:

The benefits of owning goats as companions or helpers

What to expect from your goats

Tips for keeping your goats safe and healthy

A rundown of goat breeding, pregnancy, and kidding

How to get your property ready for a goat

An explanation of diseases to watch for

Tips for constructing a simple shelter

What and how to feed your goat

Training techniques to keep your herd in order




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