Goats

Black Spot - six months old According to history goats were the first really domesticated animals. Their main purposes were for meat, milk, dung as fuel and skin for... keep reading →

Nigerian Dwarf Goat general care and housing keep reading →

Shefaro Borzoi and Boer Goats, 891 Hume Road, San Antonio, Texas 78264.  Shefaro has been raising goats for sixteen years. The herd has taken on many faces and now is... keep reading →

Pigmy goats are small breeds of domestic goats, which are not typically used for meat or milk, although they can produce milk in large quantities and can be eaten. These... keep reading →

The Nigerian Dwarf Goat is an American-bred breed whose ancestors can be traced back to miniature goats that were imported to the United States in the early 1900's, though... keep reading →

Birthing baby goats...not an easy task...a very rewarding experience. keep reading →

There are times you may need to tie your goat out. That is okay! I am all for having lush pastures and sturdy fencing, but sometimes that isn't quite possible. Like me, you... keep reading →

I've shown you how to make some cheeses (and intend to show you more eventually). I've also shared with you my matriarch goat Morgana's story. It's time to show you a bit... keep reading →

December 26th, 2009 This seems more like a blog post than the type of information articles I'm used to doing here, but I thought it was fitting. You see, I have made a... keep reading →

Untrimmed hoofs can lead to infections or painful permanent injury.  You can use pruning shears or hoof trimmers, available at any livestock store or catalogs. You must trim... keep reading →