A homestead is not complete without some dairy goats. If your dream is to live as independently as possible a dairy goat has much to offer.
Goat Milk and Milk Products
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Category: Goat Care
We have written several article on the Care and Husbandry on your Nigerian Dwarf Goats.
Goats for Weed Abatement
Nigerian Dwarf Goats are excellent not only for weed abatement but also tree trimming. Goats eat pretty much everything but being picky eaters they eat the yummy stuff first! With these tips you should have weed free areas just like … Read the rest
What to feed Nigerian Dwarf Bucks/Wethers
Nigerian Dwarf Bucks and wethers are fed only grass type hays such as forage hay or Bermuda grass. Because of the urinary tract of male goats, wethers are at higher risk of developing urinary calculi or ‘stones’. The development of … Read the rest
Goats as Pets
Nigerian Dwarf Goats make excellent outdoor pets. They are herd animals so it is important that you start with a pair of goats or else they will be miserable when by themselves. As herd animals they will see you as
Getting your Goat Pen Ready
Please take the time to get your property ready for your new animals. When they come to you they are young and small – so if it is winter be sure you have extra bedding until they get more bodyfat. … Read the rest
What to Feed Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Most people think goats will feed on anything, “tin cans,” but this simply isn’t true; they are actually very picky eaters. In spite of popular belief, Nigerian Dwarf Goats are not strictly grazers actually, they’re browsers. The difference between the … Read the rest
Supplementing your herd with Selenium
Selenium is a form of Vitamin E that usually occurs naturally in the feed for your livestock animals. However, there are several geographic regions where selenium is not found in the soil, so the locally grown hay will be deficient … Read the rest
Why Supplement with Copper
Copper (Cu) is an essential trace mineral required for the healing of normal connective tissues including tendons, ligaments, cartilage and bone. Copper is also important for vibrant color in a goat’s skin and coat pigments. Copper has also shown helpful … Read the rest
Feeding Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Feeding Nigerian dwarf goats can be as complicated as you want to make it. There are a hardy animal that are easy to please but the simplest of diets could affect the quality of their milk.
Simplest goat diet
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