The joy of keeping goats
Subtitle: the ultimate guide to dairy and meat goats
By: Laura Childs
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 234
ISBN-13: 9781510716520
Subjects: Food animals; Goats
Description: What's not to love about goats? They will feed you, clean up the overgrown mess in the fields, and take long hikes with you while carrying your supplies. They will make you laugh when you're sad, provide extra income for even the smallest farm, carry you to town and back in a little cart, and perhaps best of all, they will gaze upon your face with earnest adoration. If you have dreams of becoming a goat farmer, The Joy of Keeping Goats can help you turn that dream into a reality. In this comprehensive manual you'll learn about the different goat breeds, as well as everything from goat housing systems to feeding, health, and breeding. For those who are excited about the prospect of keeping goats for their deliciously sweet milk and low-fat, nutritious meat, author Laura Childs will walk you through the milking process, and then offer suggestions for what to do with all that milk (Goat milk feta cheese anyone?), and provides a recipe for curried goat, a traditional Caribbean dish. As you embark on this adventure, you'll discover the joy in keeping them, learning about their care, and getting to know each goat's individual personality.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-230) and index.
Table of contents: title: Discovering the joys of keeping goats; title: Getting real about getting goats; title: Types, breeds and strategies; title: Introduction to the breeds; title: Getting your goats; title: Home sweet home; title: Pasture, fields and forests; title: Feeding goats; title: Goat health; title: The breeding process; title: Goat grooming practices; title: Appreciating goat milk; title: Fiber goats and production specifics; title: Favorite recipes.