Category: Animal Husbandry

  • Delivering Baby Goats

    Delivering Baby Goats

    The part of goat breeding that never gets old is welcoming new goat kids to the farm. They are some of the cutest creatures to exist, and they are truly a joy to watch. Sometimes they come into the world with a bang! Here’s what you should know about delivering new babies. Gestation for goats…

  • Disbudding Goats

    Disbudding Goats

    Disbudding, as the term would indicate, is the removal of a goat’s horn buds, or the spots where horns would eventually grow. The horn buds can usually be felt during the first week of life, which is when most vets recommend disbudding take place. This is because horns are attached to a goat’s skull, and…