Raising Goats in Australia
Episode 146For the Love of Goats As goat owners in America, we know the challenges we face in caring for our herds here at home. But what is it like to breed and raise goats in another country? In this … Read More
goat breeds
Pygmy Goats: Small Hooves, Big Hearts!
Pygmy goats are a miniature breed of domestic goat that originated in Africa. They are a popular choice as pets due to their manageable size, friendly demeanor, and low maintenance requirements. Despite their small size, pygmy goats are hardy and … Read More
Meat Goats: 9 Popular Breeds
By Stephanie Morris Meat goats are a relatively new addition to the United States. Although you can eat any goat, you will get more meat from goat breeds bred for meat production. We’ve listed 9 options below, starting with the one … Read More
Pygmy Goats: The Adorable Miniature Breed
Episode 103For the Love of Goats As a Nigerian dwarf breeder myself, I am acutely aware of how many people think that “pygmy” is a size, not a breed of goat. In this episode, we are talking to four National … Read More
Mini Dairy Goats: The Just Right Sized Milk Goat
Episode 101For the Love of Goats If you think a Nigerian dwarf goat is too small and standard sized dairy goats are too big, then mini dairy goats will meet your needs perfectly. Miniature dairy goats are a hybrid that … Read More
Kiko Goats
Episode 94For the Love of Goats If you’ve been thinking about a meat breed and are looking for one that does well on pasture and forage, is parasite resistant, and hardy in general, the Kiko might be the breed for … Read More
Alpine Goats
Episode 84For the Love of Goats If you want a standard size dairy goat that gives a gallon or more of milk daily, then the Alpine might be for you. In this episode, we are talking to Emily Thompson of … Read More
LaMancha Goats
Episode 81For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever seen the goats without ears, that’s what we’re talking about today! LaManchas are best known for having tiny little gopher ears, which most people either love or hate. If you raise … Read More
Oberhasli Goats
Episode 80For the Love of Goats If you are looking for a medium sized dairy goat that produces about a gallon a day, then consider the Oberhasli, which originally came from Switzerland. Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm in Minnesota has … Read More
Fainting Goats (aka Myotonic Goats): History, Myths, and Facts
Episode 67For the Love of Goats It’s probably safe to say that everyone has heard of fainting goats, which are more correctly called myotonic goats, and they don’t actually faint. Today we are separating fact from fiction in our conversation … Read More
