A Homesteader's Guide to Goat Management is a complete introduction to utilizing goats in a small farm
environment for the purpose of supporting a homestead. It is written in layman’s
terms and is geared for those who are just beginning, to novices that might need a little
help along the way.
Terry Prill has had 10 years experience as a homesteader and through this offering
shares many of the things learned in the process that are basic to the success of anyone
considering goats as the livestock of choice for a small farm.
The booklet covers subject matter such as managing a
herd, supply reference information,
selection and purchasing, facility requirements, nutrition and health care, breeding, pregnancy, birthing, and taking advantage of the milk supply.
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Learn how to select the right size herd for your property as well as knowing how to best utilizing a vet's services.
Supply Reference Information
An easy to use catalog list of supplies, referance books, and goat organizations to help you with your projects.
Selection and Purchasing
This part of the book helps you to select the right breed for your geographical location, as well as the best traits to look for in the females, bucks, and a good wether.
Learn about possibilites for fencing requirements and barns and shelters and protecting your herd from predators.
Nutrition and Health Care
Learn about what it takes to satisfy a goat's nutritional requirements by using hay, suppliments, and evaluating your pasture's quality. General vacination and health care maintenance is also covered.
Learn about scheduling the breeding by getting familar with the signs of coming into heats,monitoring the pregnancy period of the doe, and choosing the correct birthing method for your herd.
Taking Advantage Of The Milk Supply
This chapter helps you to evaluate your needs vs convenience when the milk supply becomes available. Milking methods are discussed and simple cheese making recipes are included.
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