Are you considering getting a dairy goat? Before you get started, you might want to read this handy guide from Storey Publishing.
Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats by Jerry Belanger and Sara Thomson Bredesen covers all the basics:
- Breeds.
- Purchasing goats.
- Housing.
- Fencing.
- Feeding.
- Grooming.
- Health.
- Breeding.
- Milking.
- Keeping records.
Along the way, you will find helpful diagrams, schedules, recipes, and more. You will learn about goat meat, milk composition, and the truth about goat-related myths.
In Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats you will find answers to many of the questions you may have about getting started and probably some advice on things you haven’t yet considered. Take the time to read this book before you buy your first goat. It may prove to be a big help to you.
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