Raising Goats Naturally: The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat and More

Raising Goats Naturally

A practical guide to raising dairy goats naturally while building greater self-sufficiency on the homestead. It covers breed selection, housing, breeding, health, nutrition, milking, and the production of milk, cheese, meat, fertilizer, leather, fiber, and soap.

Key Features

• Explores natural and sustainable goat-raising practices
• Provides breed-specific guidance for choosing goats
• Covers housing, fencing, and herd management
• Discusses breeding and reproductive management
• Covers goat health and preventive care
• Explains nutrition and feeding requirements
• Provides practical guidance on milking
• Covers milk handling and homemade dairy products
• Includes recipes and instructions for making cheese
• Explains how to make soap from goat products
• Covers cooking and using goat meat
• Explores the production of fertilizer, leather, and fiber
• Emphasizes observation and individualized herd care
• Combines practical experience with veterinary and scientific information
• Supports self-sufficient and small-scale livestock production