Goat farming

Find a list of the different types of common goat breeds. Learn about the best meat, dairy, and fiber goats with pictures

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There are many factors in deciding on a dairy goat breed for your small farm or operation- size, temperament, life span etc. But perhaps the most important factor for a dairy goat owner is milk production, and not just volume, fat content and protein are equally as important especially for those looking to create gourmet cheeses or soaps. To help make this difficult decision just a little b

10 things I wish I had known before owning goats. Don't you agree with #5?? But does it stop us from owning them?? Nope! Once a goat lover, always one.

yearly dairy goat care

Baby goats are so cute, and you could easily get carried away and buy a lot but that’s probably not the best strategy.

Goat’s milk is often a specialty item in the United States, but about 65 percent of the world population drinks goat’s milk. If you’re finding cow’s milk hard to digest or looking for a change, we’ve got you covered. Check out how goat’s milk compares to other types of milk to see if this option is right for you.

People will sometimes ask, "Can you make money raising goats?". You definitely can! In fact here are 13 ways you can make money raising goats.

In 2010 this darling baby goat was born here at Kessi Farms... After seeing her gorgeous, long, white, ears, we named her Long Ears Even in a crowd... those long ears stand right out! Here she is a few years later: Again....those gorgeous long ears stand right out. Long Ears is left of the center goat in this photo. Long Ears was part of our commercial Boer Goat herd for several years. Two years ago we brought her home to live here in our little, red barn: Here she is standing up waiting for…