Raising Goats Naturally, 2nd Edition : The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat, and More

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. Incorporating dairy goats into a diversified homestead can be 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 will help readers raise goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, and more, without relying on drugs or the factory farm model.;Front Cover; Praise; Title Page; Rights Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface to the Second Edition; Part I: Planning, Purchasing, and Protecting; Chapter 1. Choosing Your Goats; Chapter 2. Housing Your Goats; Chapter 3. Protecting Your Goats; Part II: Raising, Remedies, and Reproduction; Chapter 4. Day-to-Day Life With Goats; Chapter 5. Feeding Your Goats; Chapter 6. Parasites; Chapter 7. Injury, Illnesses, and Diseases; Chapter 8. Breeding; Chapter 9. Pregnancy; Chapter 10. Birthing; Chapter 11. Raising Kids; Chapter 12. Milking; Part III: Milk, Meat, and More. Front Cover Praise Title Page Rights Page Contents Acknowledgments Preface to the Second Edition Part I: Planning, Purchasing, and Protecting Chapter 1. Choosing Your Goats Chapter 2. Housing Your Goats Chapter 3. Protecting Your Goats Part II: Raising, Remedies, and Reproduction Chapter 4. Day-to-Day Life With Goats Chapter 5. Feeding Your Goats Chapter 6. Parasites Chapter 7. Injury, Illnesses, and Diseases Chapter 8. Breeding Chapter 9. Pregnancy Chapter 10. Birthing Chapter 11. Raising Kids Chapter 12. Milking Part III: Milk, Meat, and More. Chapter 13. The Dairy KitchenChapter 14. Dairy Products Chapter 15. Acid-ripened Cheeses Chapter 16. Culture-ripenedCheeses Chapter 17. Meat Chapter 18. Soap Final Thoughts Notes Glossary Suggested Reading Recipe Index Index About the Author About New Society Publishers A Guide to Responsible Digital Reading. "Incorporating dairy goats into a diversified homestead can be 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 will help readers raise goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, and more, without relying on drugs or the factory farm model."-- Provided by publisher Incorporating dairy goats into a diversified homestead can aid in greater self-sufficiency. Responding to questions and concerns from readers from all over North America and beyond, this revised and expanded edition will help readers raise goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, and more, without relying on drugs or the factory farm model.