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Raising Goats For Dummies
About this book
No buts: discover the addictive joy of raising goats
Goats are amazing, multi-talented creatures that have been domesticated for over 10, 000 years. As well as being a source of food, clothes, and milk, they're wonderful companions: cute, intelligent, and playfulāand often as friendly and attentive as dogs. In addition, they make endearing noises andāaccording to ancient Ethiopian legendādiscovered coffee. So what's holding you back? The new edition of Raising Goats For Dummies rebuts all your excuses, and shows you why having oneāor, actually, a fewāof these companionable ruminants (cud-chewing animals) in your life will bring you great joy, and, if you choose, unbeatable homemade milk and cheeseāand possibly a cozy new sweater.
A happy goat aficionado since 1998, Cheryl K. Smith takes you from the grassroots of raising your goatāchoosing and buying the breed you want, building and maintaining goat-friendly housingāto more elevated terrain, including how to build your own milk stand, participate in online goat shows (it's a thing!), and even monetize your goat. You'll also learn the fundamentals of proper care to make sure your goats are fed, kept healthy, and bred in ways that ensure they have the happiest life you can provide.
- Study the history and breeds of goat, like the Nigerian Dwarf or Pygmy
- Live sustainably from and even profit from your goat
- Identify and alleviate common ailments
- Have fun raising the kids!
Whether you're researching buying a goat or learning on the hoof about the ones you have, this book has everything you need to see why getting your goat will bring years and years of joy.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part 1: Getting Started with Goats
- Part 2: Bringing Your Goats Home
- Part 3: Managing Goat Health and Breeding
- Part 4: Making Your Goats Work for You
- Part 5: The Part of Tens
- Appendix: Goat-Milk Recipes
- Index
- About the Author
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement