Considering owning Nigerian Dwarf goats? Perhaps you have already bought a few goats. It is important to know what you are getting into! There is no question they are adorable and amazing! Yet they can also be plenty of work. Knowing the pros and cons, the work involved, and all the benefits can help you to make up your mind. I grew up with animals around the house and these delightful goats always had a special place in my heart. That's the reason why I decide to write a book about these cuties. Some of the Nigerian Goat owners I spoke to are content and others wish they had never gotten involved. Some of them feel overwhelmed and others simply lack the right information. I want to share the benefits of goat ownership. At the same time, I want goat owners to have a clear picture of what they are about to embark on. If you own Nigerian Dwarf goats, their daily care is in your hands so it isn't a decision to make lightly. I believe when you have read this book, you will know if it is right for you to have these gorgeous animals as pets. You will know how to keep your goats happy and how to become a happy goat owner. Covered in this Book: Basics of breeding Behaviors and characteristics Brief history of the goats Challenges Coloring Common mistakes to avoid Daily care Difference between Nigerian Dwarf and Pygmy Goats Exercise Feeding and watering Finding a vet Grooming Health risks Height and weight Hoof trimming Horn removal Insurance Interacting with your goats Lifecycle Milking your goats Paperwork Preventative care Pros and cons of ownership Registration Resources Sanitary processing of your milk Seasonal care Selling your goats Shelter Signs of healthy goats Supplies to have on hand Tips for buying goats Training your goats Understanding show requirements and disqualifications Understanding the laws where you reside for goat ownership Understanding the Nigerian Dwarf Goat Zoning ......and more."

If You Want an Easy, Sustainable Way to Care for and Raise Goats, Whether for Profit or for Love, then Keep Reading! Have you avoided raising goats because of how tedious the process is? Are you reconsidering your hesitation because of how profitable they are? Are you looking for a reliable, evidence-based resource to guide you and ensure success? Your timing couldn't be more perfect! There are hundreds of goat breeds in the world, but they all have one thing in common. They can be expensive to maintain and a challenge to raise! However, mastering the basics of how to properly take care of them can be a godsend. Once you get all the basics right, raising and caring for your goats will be easy peasy! If you want to raise goats as pets, how can you keep them healthy and happy? And if you want to raise them for a profit, how can you guarantee maximum return-on-investment? Sometimes, it's as simple as grabbing a copy of "Raising Goats" by livestock expert Andrew McDeere! This comprehensive guide provides evidence-based tips on raising, breeding, and taking care of your goats! Find out how you can effortlessly and affordably take care of your animals! Over the course of this comprehensive guide, you will: Keep common goat diseases at bay using evidence-based tips on goat health and wellbeing Ensure you raise healthy, happy goats and maximize profits for your farm using expert-approved techniques Find out if having a goat for a pet is for you and learn how to live harmoniously with your pet goat Maximize your goat farming efforts by learning all the ways that goats can benefit you and your business And so much more!If You Want to Raise Better, Low-Maintenance Goats that Provide Good Meat & Tons of Milk, then Keep Reading! Are you looking for new ways to earn a profit for your farm? Do you want to increase your farm's milk and meat production with little-to-no hassle? Or, are you looking for an adorable, friendly, and docile pet for your kids? You came to the right place! The meat and dairy industries are inundated with plenty of the same food options. But with the variety of normal choices ranging in the hundreds, it's time to find a new source. Instead of focusing your attention on regular cows, why not look into Nigerian Dwarf Goats? These adorable dairy goats originated in West Africa and stand a measly two feet high. Their calm, predictable, kind, gentle, and playful personalities make them great pets. These goats also typically produce three to five kids per kidding, which makes meat easy to come by. And the best part? They're small and easy to manage! So, if you're looking to make a profit off them, you're guaranteed to get high return-on-investment. But how do you get started? EASY - Add "Raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats" by livestock expert Andrew McDeere to your toolkit! In this book, you get a comprehensive guide to raising, breeding, and taking care of Nigerian Dwarf Goats! Over the course of this guide, you will: Unlock the key to raising healthy, happy, and thriving Nigerian Dwarf Goats Learn how to properly feed them so they grow strong and reproduce faster and safer Give your Nigerian Dwarf Goats the best care as house pets using important tips Get evidence-based answers to all your burning Nigerian Dwarf Goat-related questions

Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.

This best-selling handbook is packed with detailed information on housing, feeding, and fencing dairy goats. It’s been the trusted resource on the topic for farmers and homesteaders since it was originally published in 1975, and the new edition — completely updated and redesigned — makes Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats more comprehensive and accessible than ever. In-depth sections explain every aspect of milking, including necessary equipment, proper hand-milking techniques, and handling and storing the milk. New color illustrations show each stage of kidding, and substantial chapters on dairy goat health and breeding include the most up-to-date research and practices.

"In Holistic Goat Care, Caldwell offers readers a comprehensive gu ide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, whether they are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, or pet goats. [This book] will empower even novice goat owners to confidently diagnose and treat most of the ailments that goats might experience. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not found in any other book"--

Kept as pets, raised for their milk, meat, or fiber, or prized for their beauty or rarity, goats are increasingly popular animals on farms large and small. Whether you raise a favored few or a hundred head, this guide is the ultimate resource on North American breeds. The book provides detailed descriptions of more than twenty goat breeds found in the United States and Canada, from the popular Nubian, Pygmy, and Boer to the rare and lovely Golden Guernsey. Illustrated with 150 color photographs, this convenient, easy-to-use field guide includes exhaustive information about behavior, characteristics, breeding, and history, as well as a glossary of caprine terms and a list of breed associations. It is the essential reference that anyone with an interest in goats should not be without.

You don’t have to find a farm to find a goat these days. Goats have become popular on hobby farms and even in suburban backyards for fleece, for milk, and just as pets. Goats are known for their easy-keeping qualities and delightful personalities, and what’s easier to keep than a goat? A miniature goat! Including Pygmy Goats, Nigerian Dwarfs, Mini-Myotonics, Miniature Silky Fainting Goats, Miniature Dairy Goats, Pygoras, and Nigoras, mini goats have all of the traits that fanciers love about full-sized goat breeds in a compact size. City dwellers can even enjoy the companionship of a miniature goat—or two! In The Mini Goat Guide, experienced goat keeper and author Sue Weaver brings readers the most comprehensive and current information about selecting and caring for miniature goats. Inside The Mini-Goat Guide: The miniature goat breeds and their myriad sizes, shapes, coat types, and colors Preparing for mini goat ownership and selecting the right goats for you The miniature goat’s behavior, temperament, social nature, and body language How to feed, house, exercise, groom, and provide proper health care for your mini goats Breeding goats and raising kids Special considerations for owning dairy goats

Build Fences, Make Goat Milk Soap, Create Goat Play Structures, and Much More! Get ready to jump into the world of goats, one DIY project at a time. Owning and raising goats doesn't have to be an expensive venture. With imagination, simple tools, and salvaged or bargain materials, you can make everything your goats need for their health, safety, and entertainment. Packed with useful information for goat owners, you'll learn about breeds, housing, nutrition, and more. Plus find instructions to learn how to: Build fences Construct a hay storage area Naturally control harmful weeds in the pasture Make natural worm prevention supplements Build a dehorning box Create goat play structures Make yogurt, cheese, lotion, soap, and more Bake goat treats And more! From horns to tail, you're ready to tackle the needs of your goat herd with 50 DIY Projects you can create on a limited budget. Let's get started!

Whether you want to raise a dairy barn full of milkers, meat goats for market, a herd of Angoras for mohair fiber, or a few Pygmies as pets, this is the book for you. Goats are more popular than ever. The expert, hands-on advice in this new edition of Voyageur Press's best-selling goat manual makes it easy to get started. Providing information on the latest developments in husbandry, housing, and nutrition, veteran goat farmer Carol Amundson also describes the breeds popular in the United States and Canada and explains all the helpful dos and don’ts. You’ll find information about traveling with goats, marketing, treating illness, and more, including a glossary of caprine terms, tables and charts for easy reference, and a list of breed associations. Illustrated in full color and licensed by the Future Farmers of America, this guidebook is an indispensable resource for those who want to raise their very own goats. Easy-to-follow tips help you to: Choose the right breed for your needs Evaluate and purchase goats House and feed your herd Keep your herd healthy Breed goats and birth kids Market goats and their products Reviewed and approved by Dr. Clint Rusk (Purdue University Associate Professor in the Youth Development and Agriculture Education Department), this book will give you the tools you need to succeed in this challenging but rewarding venture.

The Goat Record Keeping Log Book is especially designed for goat owners by Brenda Rees, a long time goat owner. This book allows you to keep vital information on your goats, record your observations, medical notes, breeding & kidding notes and more in one convenient easy to use journal. It is a "must have" for goat lovers and keepers. ADD TO CART now to grab yours! Features inside this log book: You'll find it easy to record important details for up to 25 goats on the wide lined work sheets. There is a Goat Index page where you can write the Goat's Name beside the page where her record begins. On the Goat Information page you will be able to record the Goat's Full Name, Nickname, Birth Date, Sex, Breed, Registration info, Color, Markings, Horn Info, Ear Info, Tattoo, Electronic Id, the Goat's Purpose in your herd, Information about when and how the goat was acquired, Breeder and Owner information. There is a chart to record a 4 generation Pedigree. A place holder for pasting a Photo or a drawing of the goat. And, an area for Notes. On the Medical Information page, you will be able to record information about Injuries or Illnesses, Parasite Control, Testing, Vaccination and Supplements. The Breeding & Kidding pages have enough space to record 6 different breeding and kidding seasons for each goat. You'll be able to record the buck and whether the breeding was live cover or AI, the Date Bred, the Due Date, Number of the Freshening, the Actual Kidding Date, information about the Delivery, and information about each kid born. There is also space for you to record Notes and Other Information per each goat record. There are 10 pages for general Notes and Observations for your goat herd. Handy Charts are included at the end of the book for Calculating a Goat's Weight based upon the heart girth measurement, Calculating the Kidding Due Date, and some basic Vital Signs for Goats There is also space to record Contact Information for important people in management of your goats. A Note from the Author: I've been working with dairy goats since 2006. My herd has ranged in size from 6 goats up to 120 milking does when I owned a Commercial Grade A goat dairy. Over the years, I've used several methods of record keeping for my herd. I have created record sheets that I've found most useful in this Goat Record Keeping Log Book. I hope you find them useful. Enjoy! - Brenda Large Size - 8.5 x 11 inch 120 Pages High Quality Paper Beautiful Cover Design with Professional Glossy Finish This practical log book is great for goat lovers and keepers. Buy one today and get your goat keeping records organized. The Goat Record Keeping Log Book also makes a beautiful gift for friends and family members. Perfect for 4-H and FFA projects. Enjoy!