Raising Goats: Keeping Milk, Meat, Wool, and Pet Goats

By Jack Abner and Pointed Publishing

In Raising Goats: Keeping Milk, Meat, Wool, and Pet Goats you're going to find everything you need to get started when it comes to raising your own herd of goats. Whether you plan on having one goat or five hundred goats; whether you live on acres of land or have a small backyard, this guide has a ton of indispensible information for raising your own goats.This guide takes the beginner through the process of getting to know each breed of goat and its common purpose - whether you want to have a goat just as a pet, raise it for its milk, meat, or wool (fiber) we're going to take you through the different breeds, explain their differences, and point you in the right direction depending on your very individual needs.Simply knowing which breeds are used for what is great and all but, actually purchasing a goat is a whole other ball game. That's why we walk you through actually buying a goat. From scouting out different auctions and breeders we've got you covered. We will provide you with all the information you need to feel confident when it comes down to actually making your purchase.Once you actually have your goat on your land we're guessing you're actually going to want to know how to take care of your new 'kid' (that's what they call baby goats dontchya know) so we've put together a great section on goat care. In it you'll learn all about:What to feed your goat and whyProper fencing and housing for your goatAll about goat accessories - collars, halters, and leadsAnd more tips and tricks for optimal goat healthBeyond that there are certain intricacies when it comes to raising goats for their different purposes which is why we've put together specific sections for each of a goats' probable uses: raising it as a pet, or keeping them for their milk, meat, or fiber.And of course, if you want to duplicate your success, or get into the market of selling your goats we cover how to properly breed your goats too.As you can see, for the newbie goat herder we cover a lot of bases. You won't be disappointed when you download Raising Goats, no matter what your goat keeping goals are!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1532991460
• ISBN13: 9781532991462
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.2" x 5.5"