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  • Home
  • Choose Your Goats
  • Prepare for Goats
  • Welcome Your Goats
    • Goat Anatomy
    • Goat Behavior
    • Assessing Goat Health
    • Diseases and Disorders
    • Medications
    • Controlling Parasites
    • FAMACHA Testing
    • Toxic & Poisonous Plants
    • Feeding
    • Hoof Care
    • Grooming and Showing
    • Breeding
    • Planning Matings
    • Kidding
    • Kidding Issues (Dystocia)
    • Kid Care
    • Castrating
    • Horns, Scurs and Disbudding
    • Tattooing
    • Udders and Milking
    • Performance Programs
    • Understanding Pedigrees
    • Dairy Goat Conformation
    • Blue Eyes and Polled Genetics
  • Who Is The Goat Chick?
  • Ask The Goat Chick
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HOW TO GET STARTED RAISING GOATS

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​Chances are that if you are here, then you are contemplating getting some goats.  Then you should just get some goats, right?  WRONG.  There are many things you must consider before venturing into the world of goat keeping.  This site will assist you in deciding which breed of goats to buy and where, how to prepare for their arrival, and how to feed and provide daily care and maintenance for your new goats.  

​Whether you want backyard pets, a daily milk supply, or to become a serious breeder, this website is for you. 
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First Let's

Choose your Goats
Goat Myths Debunked
Are goats really for me?
Does, Bucks or Wethers?
Dairy, Meat or Fiber?
​Standard Size or Miniature?
​Registered or Unregistered?
​Horned or Disbudded?
How many goats should I buy?
Where can I find a breeder?

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Now let's

Prepare for Goats
What kind of housing do they need?
What kind of fencing do they need?
What kind of feed should I buy?​
​Which tools & supplies do I need?
How do I get help from the experts?

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FINALLY YOU CAN

Welcome your Goats
Goat Anatomy
Goat Behavior
Assessing Goat Health
Diseases and Disorders
Medications
​Controlling ​Parasites
FAMACHA Testing
Toxic & Poisonous Plants
Feeding
Hoof Care
​Grooming & Showing
Breeding
Planning Matings
Kidding
Kidding Issues (Dystocia)
Kid Care
Castrating
Horns, Scurs and Disbudding
Tattooing
Udders & Milking
​Performance Programs
​
Understanding Pedigrees
​Dairy Goat Conformation
​
Blue Eyes and Polled Genetics

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WHO IS THE GOAT CHICK?

ASK THE GOAT CHICK

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SECTION ONE: CHOOSE YOUR GOATS

Goat Myths Debunked
Goat Facts
Are Goats Really For Me?
Does, Bucks, or Wethers?
Which Breed Is For Me?

Registered or Unregistered?
The Great Horn Debate
Selecting A Herd Size
Where Can I Find A Breeder?

SECTION TWO: PREPARE FOR GOATS

​What kind of housing do they need?
What kind of fencing do they need?
What kind of feed should I buy?​

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​Which tools & supplies do I need?
How do I choose a vet?
How do I find a goat mentor?

SECTION THREE: WELCOME YOUR GOATS 

Goat Anatomy
Goat Behavior
Assessing Goat Health
Diseases and Disorders
Medications
​Controlling ​Parasites
FAMACHA Testing
​
Toxic and Poisonous Plants
Feeding
Hoof Care
​Grooming & Showing
Breeding
Planning Matings
Kidding
​Kidding Issues (Dystocia)
​Kid Care
Castrating
​Horns, Scurs and Disbudding
Tattooing
Udders & Milking
​Performance Programs
​
Understanding Pedigrees
Dairy Goat Conformation
Blue Eyes & Polled Genetics​


Disclaimer:  The Goat Chick is  an experienced goat breeder, but is not a veterinarian.
​The information contained in this site or advice given should not take the place of the advice of your goat veterinarian. 
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THE GOAT CHICK Copyright © 2017-2019
  • Home
  • Choose Your Goats
  • Prepare for Goats
  • Welcome Your Goats
    • Goat Anatomy
    • Goat Behavior
    • Assessing Goat Health
    • Diseases and Disorders
    • Medications
    • Controlling Parasites
    • FAMACHA Testing
    • Toxic & Poisonous Plants
    • Feeding
    • Hoof Care
    • Grooming and Showing
    • Breeding
    • Planning Matings
    • Kidding
    • Kidding Issues (Dystocia)
    • Kid Care
    • Castrating
    • Horns, Scurs and Disbudding
    • Tattooing
    • Udders and Milking
    • Performance Programs
    • Understanding Pedigrees
    • Dairy Goat Conformation
    • Blue Eyes and Polled Genetics
  • Who Is The Goat Chick?
  • Ask The Goat Chick
  • Store