Husbandry

It’s very clear to you why you have your wonderful little goats, but many times people ask, “What are they good for – why do you have them?” Maybe there are as many answers as there are Pygmy goat owners. To begin with, they’re great pets; very friendly, sociable, endearing and eminently lovable. Watching their…

by Lydia Hale For many years, I have been distressed by the wild tales and misconceptions that are spread about the male animal, THE…

by Maggie Leman How old is this goat? Kids should be at least 8 weeks old before weaning unless you are prepared to bottle feed. Bottle…

by Lydia Hale Many books and articles have been written about housing for dairy goats, but there is little material available that…

The Pygmy Goat is hardy, alert and animated, good-natured and gregarious; a docile, responsive pet, a cooperative provider of milk, and…