{"product_id":"raising-goats-for-dummies-isbn-9781119772583","title":"Raising Goats For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo buts: discover the addictive joy of raising goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats are amazing, multi-talented creatures that have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. As well as being a source of food, clothes, and milk, they're wonderful companions: cute, intelligent, and playful—and often as friendly and attentive as dogs. In addition, they make endearing noises and—according to ancient Ethiopian legend—discovered coffee. So what's holding you back? The new edition of \u003ci\u003eRaising Goats For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e rebuts all your excuses, and shows you why having one—or, actually, a few—of these companionable ruminants (cud-chewing animals) in your life will bring you great joy, and, if you choose, unbeatable homemade milk and cheese—and possibly a cozy new sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA happy goat aficionado since 1998, Cheryl K. Smith takes you from the grassroots of raising your goat—choosing and buying the breed you want, building and maintaining goat-friendly housing—to more elevated terrain, including how to build your own milk stand, participate in online goat shows (it’s a thing!), and even monetize your goat. You'll also learn the fundamentals of proper care to make sure your goats are fed, kept healthy, and bred in ways that ensure they have the happiest life you can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy the history and breeds of goat, like the Nigerian Dwarf or Pygmy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLive sustainably from and even profit from your goat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and alleviate common ailments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave fun raising the kids!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're researching buying a goat or learning on the hoof about the ones you have, this book has everything you need to see why getting your goat will bring years and years of joy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in the Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Goats 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Discovering the Joys of Raising Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Goat Basics 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Benefits of Owning Goats 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming more self-sufficient 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing goats for companions or helpers 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising goats as a 4-H project 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining Whether Goats Are for You 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevoting time and effort 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding which goats are right for your situation 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding out about local ordinances 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your neighbors 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Glimpsing Vital Goat Statistics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoe, a Goat, a Female Goat 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a Look at Goat Anatomy 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParts of the body 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe digestive system 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooves 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeeth 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeards 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWattles 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorns 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyes 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSigns of a Healthy Goat 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoticing posture 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the meaning of goat cries 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining normal temperature 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing ruminations as a health indicator 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a goat’s pulse 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCounting respirations 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing life expectancy 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Goat Scorecard to Evaluate a Goat 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Knowing Your Capra Aegagrus Hircus (Goat, That Is) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into Dairy Goats 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandard dairy goat breeds 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiniature breeds 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering Meat Goats 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoer goats 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyotonic goats 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKiko goats 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpanish goats 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTexmaster goats 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoneymaker meat goats 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSavanna goats 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestigating Fiber Goats 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAngora 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCashmere 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMiniature fiber goats 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Getting Your Property Ready for a Goat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out How Many Goats You Can Support 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure Fencing is Adequate 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning through types of fencing 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for gates 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Plants 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering which trees to protect 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking trees goat-proof 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Herd 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting hazards out of reach 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding tethering 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a safe place to bunk down 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering local predators 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing guardian animals for security 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving poisonous plants 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Milk Stand 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting the lumber into parts and marking the pieces 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching the legs to the base 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching the side pieces to the base 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinishing the platform 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the stanchion 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the stanchion 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating neck pieces 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the neck pieces to the stanchion 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding the feeder attachment 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttaching the stanchion to the base 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking final adjustments 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Bringing Your Goats Home 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Home Sweet Homestead: Sheltering Your Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutlining Shelter Types 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an existing building 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting up a shelter 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a Safe, Cozy Place for Goats to Bunk 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a sleeping shelf in an existing barn 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing and maintaining bedding 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an Outdoor Shelter 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting your goats from the elements 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting flooring 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Your Goats and Their Living Space Clean 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling flies and other bugs 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeed storage and ratproofing 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Dinner Time: What and How to Feed Your Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Don’t Eat Tin Cans: What and How to Feed 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the two types of feed 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding hay and alfalfa 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Chaffhaye instead of hay and alfalfa 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding grain 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing a feeding schedule 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing organic — or not 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinerals are a must 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplemental feeds 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Body-Condition Scoring to Fine-Tune Feeding 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding for Special Cases 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePregnancy 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMilking does 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKids 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Basic Supplies 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBowls 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuckets 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater supply 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMineral feeder 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHay feeder 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring feed 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Simple Hay Feeder 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Mineral Block Holder 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding Supplemental Feeding Options 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing a goat garden 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding with garden plant waste 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring garden produce 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Hedgerow 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a location 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining what to plant 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping it surviving and thriving 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupplementing with Fodder 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Getting Your Goats: Choosing, Buying, and Bringing Goats Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the Right Goats for Your Needs 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats need company 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunction matters 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize matters 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorns can hurt 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegistered or unregistered 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooks count: The basics of conformation 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Sources for Goats 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisiting local feed stores 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReading the agriculture paper or thrifties 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out Craigslist 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurfing breeders’ websites 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoining registries and goat clubs 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing where goat people congregate 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure You Get a Healthy Goat 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking questions 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the goats 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObserving the home herd 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Yourself with a Contract 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBringing Your Goats Home 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransporting your goats 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuarantining new goats 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching for signs of stress 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Working with Your Goats \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Normal Goat Behavior 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing a “pecking” order 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiting, butting, and mounting 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting Basic Training with Your Goats 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollars are not just decorations 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling goats regularly 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking goats on a lead 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching basic manners 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving Up to Advanced Goat Training 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeaching tricks with a clicker 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an obstacle course 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousebreaking 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing goats for packing 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining goats to pull a cart 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupervising Your Herd 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting their social needs 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating the time you have to be home 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding and training a reliable helper 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining Physical Fitness 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalking with your goats 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurnishing your yard or pasture with toys 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntertaining with Your Goats 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Handling Routine Care and Important One-Time Tasks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrooming Your Goats 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrushing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBathing 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClipping 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecialized clipping 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for Hooves 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to trim 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrimming the hooves 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Horns 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHorned or not? 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe case for no horns on goats 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen to disbud 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to disbud 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing and dealing with scurs 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCastrating Your Bucks 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe problem of poor Elmer, or why to castrate 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to castrate 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a castration method 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Your Goats: Microchipping and Tattooing 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing a method 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTattooing your goat 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMicrochipping your goat 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Managing Goat Health and Breeding 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Outlining Basic Health-Care Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Signs of Illness 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a Veterinarian 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a vet 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to call 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for a vet visit 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with a non-goat veterinarian 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a First-Aid Kit 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Straight Poop: Fecal Analysis 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Injections 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Vaccinations 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding whether to vaccinate 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into common vaccinations 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving a vaccination 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Health Records 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting important information 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping track of recurrent problems 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding information for the vet 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking trends 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTesting to Avoid Problems 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to test for 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to draw blood for a test 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing the Law Regarding Drugs in Food Animals 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Addressing Common Health Problems and Ailments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the Creepy-Crawlies 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling external parasites 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing internal parasites 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelping keep parasite problems at bay 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquainting Yourself with Goat Viruses and Infections 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaprine arthritis encephalitis virus (CAEV) 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbscesses 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHardware disease 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTetanus 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohne’s disease 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListeriosis 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePinkeye 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoremouth 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePneumonia 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWounds 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRingworm 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoot rot 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabies 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining Feed-Related Problems 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScours 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBloat 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnterotoxemia 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutrient imbalances 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoisoning 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Breeding and Looking After Pregnant Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Breeding 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning through Goat Mating Habits: Courting is Crucial! 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the season for goat love 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManners, or what to expect from your goat 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing the deed 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHousing a buck after breeding 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Breeding Solutions When You Have Only Does 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe invaluable buck rag 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeasing a buck 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne-night stands, or driveway breeding 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArtificial insemination 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into the Finer Points of Goat Pregnancy 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLength of gestation 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFalse pregnancy 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with common pregnancy problems 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready for Kidding 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing the doe 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a kidding pen 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing prepared with a kidding kit 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when she’ll kid (and what to do!) 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Now Comes the Fun Part: Kids! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping the Basics of Kidding 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what to expect from labor and birth 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling multiples 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Care of Mother and Kids after Kidding 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for the new mother 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for newborn kids 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of colostrum 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with kid problems 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTube-feeding a weak kid 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVaccinating 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding the Kids 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding between hand-feeding or natural feeding 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing milk 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding individually or as a group 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeding schedule 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing solid foods 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaning kids 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Caring for Aged Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying Health Problems 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMusculoskeletal issues 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigestive issues 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImmune system issues 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCirculatory issues 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMammary issues 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral changes 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Allowances for Disability 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding proper housing 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding a workable diet 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasing chronic pain 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining When to Let Go 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Making Your Goats Work for You 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Discovering Goat Milk: How to Get, Use, and Sell It\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Milking Routine 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when to milk 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the milk fresh 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCaring for the udder 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing mastitis 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping records 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnding milking (Drying off) 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Grip on Hand-Milking 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the supplies 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning through the hand-milking process 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a hand-milking machine 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a Motorized Milking Machine 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Milk to Keep It Clean and Fresh 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraining the milk 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCooling the milk 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStoring the milk 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Legal while Selling Milk 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Goat Meat: From Breeding to Selling and Beyond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the Basics of Raising Goats for Meat 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCross-breeding standard dairy goats to produce meat goats 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your dairy goats for meat 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Your Products 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying potential buyers 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling goats 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvertising 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal considerations 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining what to charge 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing marketing terminology properly 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlaughtering Goats 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing it yourself 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a licensed slaughter plant 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring a mobile butcher 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHumanely slaughtering goats 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing All of the Goat 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHide tanning 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnimal feed 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the organs for herd health check 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Showing Your Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Shows 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Show Your Goat 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your goat show-ready 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling your supplies 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarning more than just ribbons 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarketing at shows 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing Your Goat in Person 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing appropriately 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your goat between yourself and the judge 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on the judge at all times 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking sure not to talk with your neighbor 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemaining calm even if your goat is misbehaving 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing what the judge asks 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your goat properly set up 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing a good loser (or winner) 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShowing Your Goat Virtually 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting the scene 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing your goat 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotographing properly 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: More Benefits of Goats: Fiber, Breeding, Weed Control, and More\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarvesting and Selling Fiber 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing fiber types 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShearing: How and when 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing the fiber 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpinning 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling your fiber 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Mini Breeds 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBackpacking with Goats 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffering Buck Service 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoarding Other People’s Goats 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelling Compost 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiring Out for Weed Control 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding “Goat Therapy” 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten Common Mistakes First-Time Goat Owners Make\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 327\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Too Many Goats Too Fast 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFailing to Educate Yourself before Getting Goats 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderestimating the Costs 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaying Too Much or Too Little for Your Goats 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Only One Goat 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying Unhealthy Goats 330\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeglecting Routine Management and Care 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverlooking Your Goats’ Dietary Needs 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving the Goats Too Little Attention 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Buck before You’re Ready 332\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Misconceptions about Goats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Will Eat Anything 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Stink 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Aren’t Very Smart 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Make Good Lawn Mowers 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoat Milk Tastes Bad 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoat Meat Tastes Bad 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Get Most of Their Water from Plants 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoats Are Only for People Who Can’t Afford Cows 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnly Male Goats Have Beards 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Dog Makes a Good Friend for a Goat 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Goat-Milk Recipes 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheryl K. 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