× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! These are the herbal books I use. I’m including links (affiliate links, I’ll get a commission if you buy through them) of the ones I feel are really useful and practical for herbal/holistic herds. Goat Care Books Listed in order of Read More
Author: Megan
Realistic Expectations for Livestock Guardian Pups
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! I want to take a few minutes to address some common misconceptions about livestock guardian pups and what they can and cannot handle when they first come home. Housing There is an old school of thought that an 8-12 week pup Read More
Water Hemlock and Goats: Toxicity, Symptoms, Prevention
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! In early spring when things are just starting to green up, watch out for water hemlock. It is a horrendous and unforgettable way to lose a goat. I read a fascinating university publication a couple of years ago after we buried Read More
Caring for Chilled or Rejected Kids
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! If you raise goats, having a chilled and/or rejected kid is somewhat inevitable. We select carefully for good mothering ability, but still wind up with 1-2 bottle kids every year in our 30-50 kid crop. While the inclination seems to be Read More
Caring for Goats in Winter
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! As the cold weather once again approaches, we see many concerned goat owners on Facebook wondering how to keep their beloved goats safe, healthy and warm in freezing temperatures. This concern is understandable, particularly for goats that originated in a warmer Read More
10 Steps to Livestock Guardian Dog Wildfire Preparedness
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! It’s wildfire season again. Up here in eastern Washington, late summer brings us the perfect conditions for wildfires and this year seems to be even drier than normal. A spark can turn into hundreds or even thousands of acres in heart Read More