Category: Goats and Sheep

A goat’s nasal discharge varies in consistency, color, and content. It may even change as the disease or condition progresses. The appearance and texture of the mucous will often give you a clearer...

The other day, I heard the sound of my goat grinding teeth and got immediately worried. That's because one of the ways goats express stress is through teeth grinding.  Did you know that goats...

If you ask my kids if they like raising sheep, my #2 daughter will say she likes sheep much better than goats because they are easier to tame. My #1 daughter says she likes sheep better for 4H...

If you want to raise pet sheep for your homestead or small farm, there are many decisions to make. Sheep are delightsome pets, but their brains and instincts function differently than many of...

When I first got pet sheep for my girls, I wasn’t the most prepared. That led to a very hectic few weeks of scrambling to meet their needs. It was more stressful than if I had taken a month to...

A baby goat can die for several different reasons. Nothing is more demoralizing to a farmer or would-be homesteader than kidding baby goats, only to have them languish and perish soon after...