Do Female Goats Have Horns? Answering This Question In Detail

When we think of horned animals, we typically think of the males of the species. However, this topic can be a little bit harder to work out when it comes to goats since many people assume that female goats shouldn’t have horns – much like deer. However, the answer to this question is relatively simple….

How Big Will My Goat Get? A Guide to When a Goat Stops Growing

There’s nothing sweeter than a tiny, newborn baby goat trying to clamber on your back and jump up at your legs to nibble the edge of your jacket (if it can reach). However, as the goat gets older, it can grow a surprisingly vast amount, and this naturally leaves many people wondering – just how…

Do Goats Really Eat Anything? Our Goat Expert Explains

Have you ever wondered, will goats really eat anything? There’s often a perception that goats will merrily stand there munching on a tin can, a shirt, an old shoe, or anything else they can get their mouths around! However, the reality of things may be more complicated than this, and this perception may be somewhat…

Bottle Feeding a Goat: Everything You Need to Know
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Bottle Feeding a Goat: Everything You Need to Know

Have you ever asked yourself, how do you bottle feed a goat? Whether you’re simply curious or if you need to bottle feed a goat kid for the first time, knowing the different options available to you is vital. Luckily, as someone who’s bottle-fed goat kids countless times before, I’ve come up with some key…

How to Transport Goats: Different Methods for Moving Your Goats
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How to Transport Goats: Different Methods for Moving Your Goats

You might need to move your goats in many different scenarios. Whether they’re simply moving to a new paddock, taking a trip to the vet’s, or being sold to a new home, knowing how to transport goats is hence vital. Fortunately, as someone who has transported or loaded hundreds of goats, I like to think…

Do You Have What it Takes to Keep Goats in Your Backyard? 
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Do You Have What it Takes to Keep Goats in Your Backyard? 

Have you ever wondered, can I keep a goat in my backyard? While you should never keep a goat on its own, it’s absolutely possible to keep a pair or several goats in backyard environments – with the right care and facilities. And there’s a lot to love about keeping backyard goats; they can provide…

Can You Keep a Goat in the House? The Pros and Cons of a House Goat
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Can You Keep a Goat in the House? The Pros and Cons of a House Goat

Have you ever wondered about keeping pet goats inside the house? If you’re a goat lover, it’s well worth considering the different options available to keep your pet goats happy and healthy – and one such option you may have considered is whether you can keep pet goats inside the house. However, the question of…

Reasons Why Goats Climb Mountains and Other Objects
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Reasons Why Goats Climb Mountains and Other Objects

Have you ever wondered, “why do goats climb up mountains and cliffs – and how does this translate to domestic goats? Indeed, in many cases, it’s easy to overlook just how many of our goats’ natural instincts persist to this day. However, even domesticated goats – one of the longest-domesticated animals in human history –…

Reasons Goats Wag Their Tails by Our Goat Farming Expert
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Reasons Goats Wag Their Tails by Our Goat Farming Expert

When we think of animals wagging their tails, our mind immediately jumps to dogs – but did you know that many other animals also wag their tails (although not necessarily for the reasons you might imagine)? With this thought in mind, we’re taking a look at the key question: why do goats wag their tails?…