Contents 1 Basic Information about Goats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic Terms â—Ź Goat Myths and Truths â—Ź A Little History â—Ź Breeds of Goats â—Ź Selecting a Breed â—Ź So You Want a Goat?
2 Milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How Much Milk? ● Discovering a New Taste ● Goat Milk as “Medicine” ● Exploding More Goat Milk Myths ● Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk ● Raw Milk vs. Pasteurized
3 Getting Your Goat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Beginning Your Search ● Terms to Learn ● Which Goat Is Best for You? ● Spotting a “Good” Goat ● Assessing a Goat’s Worth ● Getting Your Goat Home
4 Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ideal Housing â—Ź Size Requirements â—Ź The Manger â—Ź Gates, Latches, and Fences â—Ź Other Considerations â—Ź Final Thoughts
5 Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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How Much Is Necessary? â—Ź What Kind of Fence?
6 Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The Long and the Short of It The Digestive System Basic Nutritional Requirements â—Ź Formulating a Goat Ration â—Ź The Science and Art of Feeding â—Ź
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7 Grooming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hoof Care Disbudding Dehorning Tattooing Hair Care â—Ź
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8 Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Natural State ● Finding and Using a Veterinarian ● How to Tell If Your Goat Is Sick ● An A-to-Z Guide to Common Health Problems ● Don’t Expect to Be a Goat Doctor
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