Category: Goats and Sheep

Sheep are ideal pets for kids. And, when a newborn lamb is abandoned by its mamma, as is common on the farm, that lamb often becomes a pet. And, its human family wants to give it treats. But, sheep...

Right after we got goats, we struggled to keep them healthy because they kept bloating. That’s because our area had a shortage of hay, and we were desperate to get any hay- even alfalfa. We were...

Stop and Prevent Goat Bloat. Plus Pros of Baking Soda When I first got goats, I had no idea that goats have some particular nutritional needs. Contrary to popular belief, goats can’t eat anything,...

When my mother was a child, she ambled outside to play. Unexpectedly, the family's polled billy goat rammed her and sent her somersaulting through the air. As a goat keeper, you don't want this...

Sheep are known for being generally calm and docile, but what should you do when your sheep become aggressive? Adult sheep weigh hundreds of pounds, with some breeds averaging 300 lbs. And, sheep are...

Some of the most common questions I get are around goat vaccinations. Goats are gaining in popularity, both as pets and for utility. As their population grows, so do some of the risks of transmitting...