Kidding on the Goat Farm - With Information on Rearing, Breeding and Feeding Kids

Kidding on the Goat Farm - With Information on Rearing, Breeding and Feeding Kids
Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2013-01-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1447482425

This book contains a classic guide to breeding and raising goats on a farm, with information on rearing, feeding, common problems and ailments, selection, and many other related aspects. Highly accessible and full of useful information and simple directions, this volume is idea for novice farmers wishing to add goats to their livestock, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of agricultural literature. Contents include: “Goat Farming”, “Kidding without Worry”, “The Kids”, “Disbudding Kids”, “Kids”, “Kidding”, and “Feeding the Kids”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on farming.

Raising Goats For Dummies

Raising Goats For Dummies
Author: Cheryl K. Smith
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2010-01-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470633808

Learn to raise goats and start reaping the benefits of owning these fun and useful animals Raising goats is a major part of human life (and survival) around the world. The movement has increased in popularity in recent years as consumers embrace a more sustainable lifestyle, reject commercialism, move to organic food options, and raise concerns about industrial agriculture practices. Raising Goats For Dummies provides you with an introduction to all aspects of owning, caring for, and the day-to-day benefits of raising goats. Breaks down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up. Provides in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking Covers the basics of goat health and nutrition Offers tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more You'll quickly understand what makes these useful and delightful creatures so popular and gain the knowledge and skills to properly care for and utilize their many offerings with help from Raising Goats For Dummies.

Pygmy Goats

Pygmy Goats
Author: Lorrie Boldrick
Publisher: All Publishing
Total Pages: 254
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780962453137

The Organic Farming Manual

The Organic Farming Manual
Author: Ann Larkin Hansen
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2010-03-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1603424792

Providing expert tips on tending the land, caring for animals, and necessary equipment, Ann Larkin Hansen also covers the intricate process of acquiring organic certification and other business considerations important to a profitable operation. Discover the rewarding satisfaction of running a successful and sustainable organic farm.

Farming Meat Goats

Farming Meat Goats
Author: Barbara Vincent
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2018-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1486306594

Goat meat is growing in popularity in Australia and is also an important export industry. It offers many opportunities for large- and small-scale farmers who need to diversify or seek alternative enterprises. Farming Meat Goats provides producers with comprehensive and practical information on all aspects of the goat meat industry. It covers selecting and preparing a property, choosing breeding stock, breeding, health care and nutrition, drought feeding, condition scoring and marketing. This second edition of Farming Meat Goats has been updated throughout and contains new information about the National Livestock Identification System, current regulations for ovine Johne's disease and animal welfare during transportation, and information about marketing. It will allow farmers to produce animals to specification for targeted markets in Australia and overseas including: butchers; supermarkets; restaurants; on-farm live sales; sales to abattoirs that specialise in Halal kills; and breeding stock either as replacements or for improved herd genetics.

The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals

The Joy of Keeping Farm Animals
Author: Laura Childs
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2015-04-14
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 163450125X

A second edition of the beloved guide to farm animals. When the going gets tough, the tough . . . start raising their own food. In the first full-color guide of its kind, author and small farm owner Laura Childs reveals exactly what it takes to start raising your own animals, including chickens, geese, goats, sheep, pigs, and cows. Childs discusses what you can expect to harvest from your animals—from eggs to milk to meat to wool—based on her own real-life experiences. Whether you want to raise a few chickens for eggs alone, try your hand at a few goats with the intention of making your own cheese, or sustain your family and make some extra money from raising cows and selling beef, this is the book for you. Childs explains how to get started and everything you need to know about successfully raising each animal, including: • Comparison of breeds • Designing your farm strategy • Preparing a home for your livestock • What to feed your animals • Animal health • Breeding • Milking, laying eggs, and butchering This invaluable guide is the perfect first book for anyone interested in starting a backyard barnyard or a small farm—or simply dreaming about the idea.

The Goat Record Keeping Log Book

The Goat Record Keeping Log Book
Author: Brenda Rees
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-08-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781686203466

The Goat Record Keeping Log Book is especially designed for goat owners by Brenda Rees, a long time goat owner. This book allows you to keep vital information on your goats, record your observations, medical notes, breeding & kidding notes and more in one convenient easy to use journal. It is a "must have" for goat lovers and keepers. ADD TO CART now to grab yours! Features inside this log book: You'll find it easy to record important details for up to 25 goats on the wide lined work sheets. There is a Goat Index page where you can write the Goat's Name beside the page where her record begins. On the Goat Information page you will be able to record the Goat's Full Name, Nickname, Birth Date, Sex, Breed, Registration info, Color, Markings, Horn Info, Ear Info, Tattoo, Electronic Id, the Goat's Purpose in your herd, Information about when and how the goat was acquired, Breeder and Owner information. There is a chart to record a 4 generation Pedigree. A place holder for pasting a Photo or a drawing of the goat. And, an area for Notes. On the Medical Information page, you will be able to record information about Injuries or Illnesses, Parasite Control, Testing, Vaccination and Supplements. The Breeding & Kidding pages have enough space to record 6 different breeding and kidding seasons for each goat. You'll be able to record the buck and whether the breeding was live cover or AI, the Date Bred, the Due Date, Number of the Freshening, the Actual Kidding Date, information about the Delivery, and information about each kid born. There is also space for you to record Notes and Other Information per each goat record. There are 10 pages for general Notes and Observations for your goat herd. Handy Charts are included at the end of the book for Calculating a Goat's Weight based upon the heart girth measurement, Calculating the Kidding Due Date, and some basic Vital Signs for Goats There is also space to record Contact Information for important people in management of your goats. A Note from the Author: I've been working with dairy goats since 2006. My herd has ranged in size from 6 goats up to 120 milking does when I owned a Commercial Grade A goat dairy. Over the years, I've used several methods of record keeping for my herd. I have created record sheets that I've found most useful in this Goat Record Keeping Log Book. I hope you find them useful. Enjoy! - Brenda Large Size - 8.5 x 11 inch 120 Pages High Quality Paper Beautiful Cover Design with Professional Glossy Finish This practical log book is great for goat lovers and keepers. Buy one today and get your goat keeping records organized. The Goat Record Keeping Log Book also makes a beautiful gift for friends and family members. Perfect for 4-H and FFA projects. Enjoy!

Rabbit, Goat, Sheep, Poultry, Fish and Pig Farming with Feed Technology

Rabbit, Goat, Sheep, Poultry, Fish and Pig Farming with Feed Technology
Author: NIIR Board of Consultants & Engineers
Publisher: ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 8178330202

Livestock and poultry in Indian tropical and subtropics play a critical role in agricultural economy by providing milk, wool, meat, eggs and draft power and provide flexible reserves during period of economic stress and buffer against crop failure. Rabbits are raised up off the ground and are one of the cleanest animals produced as meat and hence do not even need to be wormed. Rabbits are among the most productive of domestic livestock, making them efficient sources of food for an ever increasing population with diminishing resources. Up to 98.7% of the rabbits can be used for meat, fur, in laboratories, as fertilizers, in toys and novelties. The large demand for animal wool seems to be assured. Sheep rearing is the major source of livelihood to small and marginal farmers and landless laborers in hilly areas, arid and semi-arid region of India. Goat is a multi functional animal and plays a significant role in the economy and nutrition of landless, small and marginal farmers in the country. It creates employment to the rural poor besides effectively utilizing unpaid family labor. There is ample scope for establishing cottage industries based on goat meat and milk products and value addition to skin and fiber. Fish is a good source of animal proteins; Man has realized its importance from the very inception of the evolution of the human race. It has been the sole diet for many island nations before the evolution of farming techniques. Poultry is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural sector in India today. The production of agricultural crops has been rising at a rate of 1.5 to 2 % per annum that of eggs and broilers has been rising at a rate of 8 to 10 % per annum. From a backyard hobby it has culminated into an industry. Among the various livestock species, piggery is most potential source of meat production and more efficient feed converters after the broiler. Apart from providing meat, it is also a source of bristles and manure. Pig farming will provide employment opportunities to seasonally employed rural farmers and supplementary income to improve their living standards. The contribution of pork products in terms of value works out to 0.80% of total livestock products and 4.32% of the meat and meat products. This book basically deals with rabbit keeping, feeding systems, feed requirements and balanced rations, angora wool utilization in cottage industries, useful information for goat breeding measures of increasing potential of range land nutrients requirements of goats, conversion efficiency of indigenous breeds of goats, sources and functions of the nutrients in sheep, breeds of poultry, inheritance of plumage in turkeys, commercial poultry farming, nutrition of broiler type chickens, how to economise on poultry feed cost, principles of fish culture, culturable fish and shellfish, nutritional requirement and artificial shrimp feed preparation, types of antibiotics for pigs etc. This book provides detailed information on the livestock and poultry farming and rearing technique with described process of feeding systems, feed requirements and balanced rations, harvesting commercial products from them. This book is an invaluable resource for the entrepreneurs, institutions and professionals. 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