× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Short cycling is when a doe comes in heat and then comes back in heat a few days later or any interval notably sooner than the normal 21-day cycle. While not all cases are caused by minerals–most are!–my first stop is Read More
Author: Megan
Megan’s General Philosophies for Raising Goats
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! These are the basic philosophies that guide my practices on the farm. They don’t have to also be yours to get use out of this website, but I want you to understand where I come from in my decisions so you Read More
On Microchips
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Let’s talk about microchips. The general belief is that they are a benign way to permanently identify an animal. They are required in animal registries, cities, rescues, etc. and most folks have no idea there is another story lurking beneath the Read More
Comfrey Root for Goats
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Comfrey root is banned for oral use in many first world countries. At the same time, it is being trialed as a livestock feed with good results. I encourage you to do thorough research before deciding if you want to use Read More
Ever Refining the Path
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! As some of you who have followed me for awhile know, I’ve really struggled with the concept of selling animals vs. not selling animals over the last couple of years. For those who don’t know, here are the two posts where Read More
Selenium Deficiency or Contracted Tendons?
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Legs folded over at birth? Give it selenium! Actually, DON’T. This is one of the most pervasive Internet goat care myths to ever exist and it is my sworn duty to try to educate, so let’s talk about selenium deficiency, contracted Read More