Discovering the Joys of Raising Goats
I’ve been raising goats since 1998, and I’m still not tired of them. In fact, I can’t imagine my life without them. Talk to any other serious goalkeepers and you hear that after they get “in your blood” you have to have at least a couple. When you get a sense of goats’ many uses and get to know their unique qualities, goats will get in your blood, too. Goats are more than livestock , they’re friends and helpmates, and they’re entertaining as heck. Goats have been called the poor man’s cow but a better name for them would be the “green” cow. They take up less space, cost less to feed, and even contribute less to global warming because they don’t emit as much methane gas. On top of all that, they’re smart, friendly, and easy to manage with the proper set-up. This chapter introduces you to the benefits of raising goats and lets you know what you can expect from the experience. Finding Goat Basics Goats are intelligent and friendly animals. They come in all sizes (but only one shape)...