Episode 11 For the Love of Goats   I have recently heard that a lot of people are panic buying livestock right now. If you are one of those who are thinking of getting goats, this is the episode for you. I'm busting myths and telling you about things you need to think about before buying your first goats. And yes, that's goats with an s at the end. Goats are herd … [Read more...]

Episode 9 For the Love of Goats This episode includes a basic equipment list for goats, as well as what goats need for housing. You'll learn what you need -- and what you don't. We'll answer these questions: Why do you need a hay feeder? Why do you need a mineral feeder for loose minerals rather than just getting a mineral block? Why is a water bucket better … [Read more...]

  If you've heard that meat goats need to be finished on grain, you'll want to hear this interview with Jennifer Miller, a small animal veterinarian who raises meat goats with her husband on their small farm in central Illinois. Although Jennifer doesn't work with goats as a veterinary professional, you'll see that she has put a lot of research into their decision … [Read more...]

Episode 7 For the Love of Goats If you are still trying to decide which breed of goat to raise, or if you're looking to add another breed to your farm, you might consider kinder goats. They were originally a cross between a pygmy and a Nubian, but today they are their own breed with their own breeder's association. In this episode, I'm talking to Sue Beck, president … [Read more...]

Episode 6 For the Love of Goats  Worms in goats are a common problem, and resistance to chemical dewormers is growing. Would you like to have an all-natural feed for your goats that was scientifically proven to kill intestinal worms, coccidia, and even housefly larvae in the goat manure? What if that food was also non-bloating and reduced the somatic cell count … [Read more...]

Episode 5 For the Love of Goats Angora goats are not just cute. They also produce mohair, which is an exquisite fiber used in clothing, tapestries, and rugs. In this episode, Chris McLaughlin of Laughing Crow & Co Flower and Fiber Farm talks about her angora goats. Since she also raises Nigerian dwarf dairy goats, she explains how the angoras have different needs … [Read more...]

Episode 4 For the Love of Goats   Spring is when most goats give birth. Are you ready for kidding season? In this episode I'm talking about what you need to have ready before kidding season starts, and I'm sharing some of the things we learned the hard way so you don't have to make the same mistakes. (Like -- don't leave your clean kidding towels in the barn … [Read more...]

Episode 3 For the Love of Goats   Today we are stepping out of the milk, meat, and fiber goat worlds. We are talking about the elite athletes of the caprines -- pack goats -- with our guest Marc Wornke of packgoats.com. We're discussing how to choose future pack goats, as well as training, and feeding. These are not your typical pet wethers that spend their … [Read more...]

Episode 2 For the Love of Goats One of the most common questions I get from readers is, "what should I feed my goats?" But there is no short answer. The reason you hear so many different answers is because the right answer can be different for different goats. In this episode, ruminant nutritionist Laura Marie Kramer, Director of National Accounts for Standlee … [Read more...]