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About Raising Goats
Product Description Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies. From the Back Cover Learn to: Choose the right kind of goat for you Prepare your homestead and build shelters Properly handle, feed, and care for your goats Raise goats for milk, meat, or as a family pet Realize the joy and benefits of raising and caring for goats Interest in raising goats is on the increase as people become more concerned about where their food comes from, what is in it, and how it is produced. Goats have become more than just a source for food ― they make great companions and helpers, too. This helpful and friendly guide introduces you to all aspects of owning and caring for goats so that you, too, can benefit from raising these popular animals. Goats 101 ― get the basics on goat breeds, goat terminology, goat behavior, and choosing the best type of goat to suit your needs Bring your goats home ― learn how to purchase goats, prepare to transport them home, and get the gear you need to care for them Goat health and breeding ― get the lowdown on what you need to keep your goats healthy, from testing and immunizations to common goat health problems Live self-sufficiently and make money from your goats ― learn about working in partnership with your goats to provide sustenance for your family and to make money from milk or meat Open the book and find: The benefits of owning goats as companions or helpers What to expect from your goats Tips for keeping your goats safe and healthy A rundown of goat breeding, pregnancy, and kidding How to get your property ready for a goat An explanation of diseases to watch for Tips for constructing a simple shelter What and how to feed your goat Training techniques to keep your herd in order About the Author Cheryl K. Smith has raised a small herd of dairy goats under the herd name Mystic Acres since 1998. She published Ruminations: The Nigerian Dwarf and Mini Dairy Goat magazine and Goat Health Care. She writes a blog (ruminationsongoats.blogspot.com) and is an expert on goats at allexperts.com.
