Faithhavenfarm Goats

05/09/2022

16/01/2019

http://adga.org/dairy-goat-body-condition-scoring/

Now retired ADGA linear appraiser, Elizabeth Henning, explains the Dairy Goat Body Condition Scoring system in the PDF and video.

16/01/2019

https://thriftyhomesteader.com/castrating-goats-and-sheep-with-a-burdizzo/

There are three methods of castrating goats and sheep in the US. After trying all three, we've settled on using a Burdizzo, which is a bloodless method.

01/10/2018

https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/livestock/livestock-livestock/the-biology-of-the-rumen/?utm_content=bufferc658f&utm_medium=socialpost&utm_source=facebook.easykeeper&utm_campaign=blogpostvisit

All ruminants have multi-compartment digestive systems that digest plant material in several stages. For cattle, goats, and sheep, the compartments are the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum.

29/09/2018

https://countrysidenetwork.com/free-guides/a-guide-to-what-goats-can-eat/

It is a myth that goats can "eat anything". Find out from our experts which plants are toxic to your goats, and ways to improve what your goats are eating.

26/09/2018

https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/lifestyle/home-dairy/how-to-make-cheese-curds-hard-cheese/

Many dairy goat owners quickly learn how to make cheese curds and turn all that excess goat milk into a variety of soft cheese, but often it can be a little intimidating to tackle hard cheeses.

25/09/2018

https://thriftyhomesteader.com/its-breeding-season-2/

You have to know when the does are in heat, so you can breed them. Here are 6 signs of goat heat, although most does won't exhibit all of these signs.

24/08/2018

https://thriftyhomesteader.com/feeding-goats-for-fertility/

“Flushing” is the practice of feeding does more than usual for a month prior to breeding with the idea that it will increase their fertility. This is a very old practice, and the idea behind it is a good one. Of course, you want your doe to be in top condition prior to breeding. She …

08/08/2018

https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/livestock/goats/are-you-feeding-straw-hay-for-goats/

If you dread choosing hay for goats, you are not alone…there is much to know about what to feed goats.

03/08/2018

https://www.newcountryorganics.com/calcium-and-phosphorus-why-is-there-a-21-ratio/

Calcium and Phosphorus: Why is there a 2:1 ratio? by Jillian Lowery | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog Post, organic | 0 comments We get a fair amount of questions regarding mineral ratios, particularly that of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) in ruminants. New Country Organics follows the National Research Counci...

04/07/2018

Enjoying the outdoors

01/07/2017