For the Love of Goats Turns 5: A Look Ahead with Deborah Niemann
As we enter our sixth year, you can continue to expect to hear from more goat experts like vet professors and published researchers who are on the leading edge of goat knowledge and information.
You’ll also hear from goat owners who have turned their love of goats into a successful business. And this year, you’ll hear more stories about goats and the people who love them.
Episode 12For the Love of Goats Have you ever wished you could attend a few goat births with a mentor? That’s the idea behind my newest book, Goats Giving Birth: What to Expect During Kidding Season. In today’s episode, I’m … Read More
Episode 11For 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. … Read More
Episode 10For the Love of Goats If you own goats, you only get one chance to get fencing right. One of the first things I learned about goats was that they were too smart for me to use a … Read More
Episode 9For 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 … Read More
Episode 8For the Love of Goats 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 … Read More
Episode 7For 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 … Read More
Episode 6For 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, … Read More
Episode 5For 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 … Read More
Episode 4For 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 … Read More
Episode 3For 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 Warnke. We’re … Read More
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