Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats 4th Edition

Dairy Goat Care & Farming

Storey’s Guide to Raising Dairy Goats is a practical resource for anyone interested in raising dairy goats on a small farm, homestead, or backyard setting. It covers the essential aspects of goat ownership, from selecting suitable breeds and providing proper daily care to breeding, health management, milking, and producing dairy products such as yogurt and cheese. The book also provides guidance on marketing dairy products and managing a productive goat operation, making it useful for both beginners and experienced goat keepers.

Key Features:

• Dairy goat breeds and selection
• Daily care and management
• Goat health and disease prevention
• Breeding and reproduction
• Milking and dairy production
• Making yogurt and cheese
• Pygmy goat information
• Housing and feeding considerations
• Small-farm and backyard goat keeping
• Dairy product marketing
• Practical guidance for successful goat raising
• Suitable for beginners, homesteaders, and small-scale farmers