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A Year in the Life of a Goat
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! While all the details may make it seem like goats are complicated to care for, in reality, they have simple needs and simple regular maintenance requirements. Let’s walk through a year in the life of a goat and see just how things look from the perspective of a “less is more” management system. While different climates will offer different challenges at different times of the year, you can use this example as a general guideline and apply it to your own unique environment. Spring Spring is a time of growth and renewal. Goats now are full of energy and enthusiasm, just as we are. They long for fresh greens and if Read More
What Does a Wormy Goat Look Like? Signs of Internal Parasites in Goats (With Photos)
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! I was so excited in a geeky sort of way when this image came up in my FB group. I immediately asked the owner if I could use it because it is such a perfect representation of a wormy goat compared to a healthy goat. Images like this demonstrate far better than text could and I don’t often have subjects of my own to photograph, so I am very grateful to our Anonymous member for agreeing to let me use this photo! Let’s pick it apart and see what we can learn. Coat Condition: Healthy Goat vs. Wormy Goat The condition of the goat’s coat will tell us a lot about Read More
The Little Avalon Farm Mineral Buffet is 4 Years Old!
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! It’s not much to look at now, the website I originally started on is gone so the preview image went with it, but here’s the first post I ever made about the mineral buffet starter kits. Looking back now, I’m blown away at how much this idea resonated with you all. I wrote it out pretty well already for my mailing list, so I’ll share with you the email I sent them earlier this week. I post all my best, most heartfelt content to my mailing list because it’s the place I feel safest to share me, so if you’re looking for a little more depth, I think you’ll like what Read More
Oregano Essential Oil for Goats: Nature’s Broad-Spectrum Protector
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Among the many tools available in holistic goat health, oregano essential oil (Origanum vulgare) stands out as one of the most potent and versatile. Often described as a “medicine chest in a bottle,” oregano essential oil has earned this reputation not only through centuries of traditional use, but also through modern scientific validation. Documented Uses in Goat Care In practical goat management, oregano essential oil has been used successfully in cases like: Veterinarians and practitioners alike have documented oregano’s antimicrobial breadth, which extends across antibiotic-resistant bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Mechanisms of Action The potency of oregano oil derives primarily from its phenolic compounds, notably carvacrol and thymol. These constituents demonstrate: These Read More
Using a Kid Creep Keeps Goat Kids Safe and Allows for Milk Sharing
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Kid creeps are a great way to provide kid-specific care while keeping larger goats away. This brief article details how and when to use one and includes photos of various iterations we’ve implemented on our farm. What is a Kid Creep? A kid creep is simply a space–a shelter, fenced area or any other area you create–that is inaccessible to adult goats. It allows kids to eat, shelter, play and rest safely. The primary, conventional use is borrowed from the cattle world where grain is free fed in a cow-proof area to encourage a fast growth of calves. We can adapt this concept for any number of uses in the goat Read More