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Should You Keep Pet Goats in The House?

03.29.2021 by thriftyhomesteader // 1 Comment

Goats are adorable companions that easily steal our hearts. But should they steal our homes too? Because bringing a goat into the house is like signing over the deed. There’s a time and place to bring goats into our homes, and usually, it’s when they need a little extra support. Often, we bring bottle babies indoors when they’re not nursing. And sometimes, we bring hypothermic … [Read more...]

Categories // goats Tags // goat, goat health

A pet goat: Debunking 9 ill-conceived notions

06.20.2014 by thriftyhomesteader // 40 Comments

Every spring I respond to multiple phone calls and emails from people who want a pet goat. They are unaware that goats are herd animals and need to have another caprine friend to be healthy and happy. Here are a few of the real life comments I've heard from people, as well as my responses: I'd like to buy a pet goat. Do you have one for sale? You should not have a … [Read more...]

Categories // goats Tags // goat, goats, happy, pet, pet goat

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