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The Essentials ofThe Essentials of Managing a Goat FarmManaging a Goat Farm
Holly-Nicole CragheadHolly-Nicole Craghead
Introduction…. To GoatsIntroduction…. To Goats
Goat FactsGoat Facts
Picky eaters, they nibblePicky eaters, they nibble They They don’tdon’t eat beer bottles eat beer bottles
Clean animalsClean animals The billys stinkThe billys stink
Many domesticated goat breedsMany domesticated goat breeds At least 60 At least 60
Herd animalsHerd animals Versatile Versatile
Live in diverse climatesLive in diverse climates desert, mountain, tropical, plainsdesert, mountain, tropical, plains
Average life is 10 – 12 years, but they can live up to Average life is 10 – 12 years, but they can live up to 3030
Mischievous… Mischievous…
Curious… Curious…
Inquisitive…Inquisitive…
History…History…
Greek MythologyGreek Mythology Pan: Greek goat god of shepherds and flocksPan: Greek goat god of shepherds and flocks
LustfulLustful ProtectorProtector Pan pipePan pipe
BibleBible Jesus said, “as a good shepherd would divide Jesus said, “as a good shepherd would divide
his sheep from his goats”his sheep from his goats” Goats got the shaftGoats got the shaft Goats are then seen as outcastsGoats are then seen as outcasts
Housing…Housing…
Ideal Goat Housing Should Be: Ideal Goat Housing Should Be: DryDryDraft-FreeDraft-FreeWell VentilatedWell Ventilated
Health…Health…
HeartyHearty Diseases include:Diseases include:
PneumoniaPneumonia ParasitesParasites Lungworms Lungworms Liver flukeLiver fluke LiceLice
Vaccine schedule Vaccine schedule Impt!Impt!
Feed…Feed…
ALWAYS have plenty of ALWAYS have plenty of fresh water fresh water
Feed goats:Feed goats: Weeds, grasses, hay, Weeds, grasses, hay,
barley, bran, corn, alfalfa, barley, bran, corn, alfalfa, clover, sugar beetsclover, sugar beets
Treats: cabbage, carrots, Treats: cabbage, carrots, turnips, beetsturnips, beets
Do NOT feed Do NOT feed Milo – causes urinary Milo – causes urinary
calculi calculi Only alfalfa – causes bloatOnly alfalfa – causes bloat
Changes in feed should be Changes in feed should be done graduallydone gradually
Breeding…Breeding…
Puberty @ ½ year Puberty @ ½ year oldold
Estrus is a 21 day Estrus is a 21 day cycle, lasting 1–2 cycle, lasting 1–2 daysdays
Gestation 145 days Gestation 145 days Seasonal breedersSeasonal breeders
Influenced by the Influenced by the length of daylightlength of daylight
Breed August through Breed August through FebruaryFebruary
““Kidding”Kidding”
Baby goats are called “kids”Baby goats are called “kids” Goats rarely need help Goats rarely need help
kiddingkidding Birthing KitBirthing Kit
What to expectWhat to expect What to do and whenWhat to do and when Supplies needed for birthSupplies needed for birth Management of the nanny Management of the nanny
and kid post birthand kid post birth Each kid weighs between 1 Each kid weighs between 1
and 5 Kg.and 5 Kg. OffspringOffspring
single, twins (most single, twins (most common), triplets, quadscommon), triplets, quads
Products…Products…
Milk –yogurt, cheese, soapMilk –yogurt, cheese, soap Meat–chevon (cabrito)Meat–chevon (cabrito) Fiber–wool, mohairFiber–wool, mohair
Thank YouThank You
““That’s The End.”That’s The End.”