Myotonic goatsor fainting goats as they are commonly called, appear fragile but are actually a long lived, hardy breed. Myotonic goats can live 15 years. Nigerian Dwarf goatsare found on many small dairy farms. The superior milk production and quality from this small goat makes them a frequent...
The use of milk as a beverage probably began with the domestication of animals. Goats and sheep were domesticated in the area now known as Iran and Afghanistan in about 9000 B.C. , and by about 7000 B.C. cattle were being herded in what is now Turkey and parts of Africa. The ...
“Why do I need to know how to milk a goat?” Well, for starters, you WILL own a goat someday. This is simply non-negotiable. If you regularly read my blog then I consider you my friend, and let me just tell you it is my goal in life that all of my friends own goats. If ...
Some of the gentler ones, such as goats, sheep, geese, and deer, walk among the visitors who come to see them. Others are kept in large closed-in areas almost like their natural homes. All the animals there get care and love.1. Before 1977, the center was a home for . A.lost ...
To best help your dog get through labor, it is important to keep an eye out for the first signs of labor1so you can start preparing her and yourself for the experience. You may notice that your pooch’s teats are enlarging, which means that they are starting to produce milk for the ...
As an animal that is known to have a relatively broad diet, ranging from hay to alfalfa or plants that grow in their pasture, there are many affordable things that you can use to keep your goats healthy and happy. You’ll also find that many breeds produce a decent amount of milk. You...
One week it was a paper bag of wild mushrooms. The next, a bar of handmade goats milk soap. Once I purchased three different exotic sounding vinegars — all because the lady behind the table took the time to tell me about how to use them in cocktails!
Goats milk soap is a very popular soap to make. You can make it with either fresh goat’s milk or you can use goat’s milk powder. The milk adds a creaminess to the soap and the sugars in the milk add to bubbly lather. Here is how to make soap using fresh goat’s milk. You ...
it was both a slow and overnight transition. I gave up meat and seafood overnight as a teenager. After many years of living under a rock, I finally learnt what happens behind the scenes to produce eggs and milk products. It took me a while to digest those facts, then I gave up eggs...
The high price of cashmere wool, however, comes from the fact that cashmere goats can only produce around 150 grams of wool per year, which makes this type of wool a highly desired commodity. 3. Mohair Wool Mohair wool comes from angora goats, which have incredibly thick, wavy wool. ...