Goat Tales weaves entertaining but honest stories with the challenges of sustainable goat keeping. Beginning with the author's preparations for her first goats, she discusses types of fencing for goats, basic fence installation, choosing a breed, and dual-purpose goats for the homestead. Tales include adventures in pasture rotation, goat antics, feed and health challenges kidding, and various ways to deter goats with water. Also discusses stewardship, the environmental ethics of eating meat, thoughts on pricing extra kids to sell, and working toward sustainable goat keeping.
Contents
Preface
But First, Fencing
Beginner Goats
Surprise
Jasmine
Little Chipper & Old McGruff
The Storm
The Goats Versus the Blueberry Bush
The Game Changers
It Was Time for Elvis to Go
Hooper's Close Call
Goat Buster
Goat Midwifery: Learning the Hard Way
Solved: Mystery of the Dying Kids
Stewardship, Balance, and Market Mindset
Kinders at Last
Toward Sustainable Goat Keeping
About the Author
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