There are a lot of different breeds of goat out there and life expectancy varies depending on the breed, although in general, domesticated goats live between 10 and 15 years on average. There are various factors, apart from the breed, which can affect the lifespan… Read More »How long do goats live?
As a goat owner, there are a variety of reasons to learn about the anatomy of your chosen herd, depending on your reasons for raising them in the first place (breeding, dairy, wool production, etc.). Whatever your reason for keeping them, understanding goat anatomy is… Read More »Goat Anatomy
Why find out more? If you’re a novice at raising goats, or feel a bit green, this article will help you to identify what a healthy goat looks like and signs to look out for if your animal is feeling unwell. It will suggest some… Read More »Goat Dying Symptoms
Are you on the market looking for the best goat dewormer? Well, consider yourself lucky because you’ve landed at the right platform to seek advice! While goats are sturdy creatures, they have a strong immune system to shrug off common illnesses common in other animals.… Read More »Goat Dewormers: Top 6 Goat Wormers & All You Should Know
Is it possible to know the age of a goat if you have no record? Do goats have upper teeth? If not, how do they eat without them? Well, these are some of the most common questions that people have about goats. Below you will… Read More »Goat Teeth
What are they? The udder, or mammary system is a very valuable part of any doe. Even if she isn’t a dairy doe, or being kept for milk it is crucial for raising the doe’s kids, and the health and overall function of the goat’s… Read More »Goat udders – Everything You Need To Know
Most goat owners prefer to castrate all young males which are not going to be kept for breeding purposes. We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of doing this and take a look at the two most popular methods of doing so. We will… Read More »Castrating Goats And The Art Of Banding
Etiology In goats, dandruff on the back may indicate a fat deficiency in the diet. Symptoms Dandruff technically means the accumulation of scaly cells from the horny layer of the skin. It looks the same on goats as it does on people. Usually, it refers… Read More »Dandruff In Goats
We don’t recommend this procedure for any mature goat. One of our colleagues had such an operation performed after her daughter lost her temper with a doe that was following her, slapped the animal and (entirely by her own fault) impaled her hand on one… Read More »Dehorning Mature Goats