"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many will agree there can be no greater joy than raising and nurturing animals. Whether they live inside ...

The process of domestication has largely eliminated the seasonal breeding cycle in many types of livestock, but most goats and sheep are still attuned to this ancient rhythm. The shorter days at the ...

Robert Macharia, owner of Mwihoko Dairy Goat Farm. “I started dairy goat farming in 2013 with a single goat gifted to me by my father. The goat would give one litre per day,” says 37-year-old Robert ...

If goats are in short supply in your area, you might consider raising breeding stock to sell to other goat farmers. Before deciding to breed goats for sale, consider all the possible goals for your ...

Senior Goat Showmanship: 1. Shelby Teague, Fort Morgan, Bijou Go Getters; 2. Kathleen Heupel, Weldona, Weldon Valley; 3. Allyson Pabst, Brush, Valley View Ag; 4. Ayla ...

Sure, cow's milk is the standard "drinking milk," but goat's milk enjoys a niche market for certain consumers. It's easier to digest and some folks with dairy sensitivities can consume it ...

UNION, Ore. — Stephanie Rovey traces her goat dairy business back 28 years to her first 4-H project at age 12. She can also trace her current stock back to her base breeding herd — 12 white Nubians.

Among the 200 or so breeds of goats across the United States, the San Clemente Island goats are one of the rarest. Nebraska Public Media's Dennis Kellogg reports on one Nebraska couple that is doing ...

In 2019, the Mehmi family bought a goat, hoping its milk would help boost their immunity. Years later, the purchase has paid off.

Exhibits may be a goat poster, interactive demonstration or combination. For all levels - One or more animals fed and cared for by member (bring your own feed & bedding) Youth enrolled in the 4-H ...