Produce your own milk, cheese, meat, fiber, fertilizer, and more
Incorporating dairy goats into a diversified homestead can be the key to greater self-sufficiency. Responding to questions and concerns from readers from all over North America and beyond, this fully revised and expanded edition of Raising Goats Naturally will help readers work with nature to raise dairy goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, fertilizer, leather, fiber, and soap - all without relying on drugs or following the factory farm model.
By observing your own animals closely and educating yourself about their specific needs, you can create an individualized plan for keeping them healthy and maximizing their productivity. This unique, fully-illustrated guide will teach you to help your herd thrive with:
Breed-specific descriptions to help you choose the right goats for your goals and lifestyle
Detailed information on housing, fencing, breeding, health, milking, and nutrition
Complete recipes and instructions for making your own cheese, dairy products, and soap, as well as cooking with goat meat.
Packed with personal experiences and backed up by expert veterinary advice and scientific studies, Raising Goats Naturally brings together a wealth of practical information on raising goats for the love of it and using their milk and meat to become more self-reliant.
- ISBN10 1771422378
- ISBN13 9781771422376
- Publish Date 11 September 2018 (first published 1 October 2013)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint New Society Publishers
- Edition 2nd Revised & Expanded ed.
- Format eBook
- Pages 336
- Language English