Episode 59 Goat Keeping 101 - Part 5

Week 5 of Goat Keeping 101 Episode 59 Breeding Terminology first Doe or Nanny Billy or Buck Doeling or Buckling or Kid Wether First Freshener Single or Multiple Lactation Gestation How to Manage Breeding and Kidding Why do you want to breed? Or should I just have wethers A doe of breeding age and suitability Keeping a Buck or using another breeders buck AI or a Buck Running Bucks with the herd Gestation period Kidding time - can you handle the kidding process What to expect When things go wrong Milking process Milking issues How to keep a goat in milk Can you just keep milking? Biosecurity Vaccinations and illnesses LongTerm Planning and Sustainability Join a goat community, online or in person Find good books about goat keeping, ask for recommendations Buy your goats from someone who is ok with you going back to them to ask questions Considering the long-term commitment of goat-keeping and planning for the future. Reflection and Enjoyment Taking time to appreciate the joys and challenges of goat keeping.