Raising Goats, Jason Howard
Raising Goats, Jason Howard
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Raising Goats
A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Healthy Goats for Beginners

Author: Jason Howard

Narrator: Matyas J.

Unabridged: 3 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Jason Howard

Published: 01/13/2020


Synopsis

Discover the best-kept homesteading secrets to raising robust, healthy goats and learn how to leverage your little herd for fresh dairy productsAre you thinking about raising your own goats right in your backyard, but don't know how to begin or are unsure what supplies and daily care they will need? Have you recently started a goat herd and everything seems to be going wrong?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you.Raising goats can seem overwhelming. They are stubborn, impulsive and frustrating if you don't know what you're doing. But it doesn't have to be that way.In this book, Jason Howard uncovers the secrets of raising goats for fun and profit. You'll discover information to help you purchase goats in peak condition, keeping them healthy and a ton of other useful advice to help you maintain a great herd.Here's a tiny snippet of what you're going to learn in Raising Goats:Everything you need to get started raising goats in your backyard if you're a beginnerThe 4 absolute best places to purchase your first or next healthy goat3 factors you need to consider before purchasing goats for your herdHow to buy registered goats and why it's important9 extremely important things you need to look out for when purchasing a goatCommon mistakes homesteaders make when trying to purchase a goatHousing and shelter instructions for both baby goats (kids) and young goats8 surefire ways to keep your goats safe from diseases and predatorsProven ways to effectively train your goats without losing your sanity...and much more!Whether you want to raise a herd of milkers for fresh dairy or meat goats for farmer's market, the instructions contained in this guide will help you master the science and practice of raising healthy goats easily and quickly.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vovka on April 10, 2022

An excellent book for me as I begin a potential goat-keeping hobby. Good discussion of pros and cons of different breeds. Zero complaints.......more

Goodreads review by Kimberley on February 17, 2022

We’ve raised Lamancha dairy goats for 4-H & FFA for at least 15 years in Central California. Currently I have some retired milkers and a Nigerian dwarf wether as pets since the kids grew up. I love that this is an easy to understand & learn from book. Perfect for the 4-H project meeting and for FFA......more

Goodreads review by Ruth on December 25, 2023

Guidance for goats A good resource for raising and using goats on a homestead. I like the recommendations and got a lot out of the section that talks about using meat for eating and the milk for soap.......more

Goodreads review by Georgia on April 03, 2022

A great book for 4H kids? The writing was rather elementary, read more like a high school essay, but giving it the stars for the differentiation between the specific goat breeds and the author's opinion of each.......more