Raising Goats

Goats are playful, hardy, and incredibly useful homestead animals — but they need the right care to thrive. 🐐 This beginner-friendly guide walks you through every stage of goat keeping, from newborn care to milking, feeding, breeding, and disease prevention. Whether you’re raising goats for milk, meat, or companionship, this handbook has you covered.

What’s inside:

• 📖 General goat-keeping basics — housing, fencing, herd behavior

• 🍼 How to care for newborn goats and bottle-feeding tips

• 🥛 Step-by-step milking guide for beginners

• 🐐 Breeding goats safely and responsibly

• 🐾 Breed spotlights: Pygmy goats & Nubian goats

• 🦠 Common goat diseases and how to prevent them

• 🛠️ Daily care tips, grooming, and hoof trimming

• 📋 Essential supplies every goat owner should have

Perfect for homesteaders, small farmers, or families looking to start with goats as pets or livestock.