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Goat Research Report
Have you ever considered getting a goat? Well, here are some things to consider. What are the basics of goat care? Can you meet their needs? What is the purpose of the goat? Goats are used for meat, dairy, pet, pack or fibers. Goats need lots of care. Here are some basic things to consider.
Why do people have goats? Some like having them for pets, but they can also be for meat and milk. There are different breeds for different jobs. For meat, the most

Answer 1

popular breed in the United States is the Boer, which is a fast growing stocky goat. Angora breed is used for its fibers. It is a middle sized goat with a thick curly coat. There are so many breeds of milk goats, but when picking a breed try the milk first. Some goat milk tastes different, for example, some like the Nubian has creamer butterfat milk. Dual-purpose breeds are good for meat and milk. Cross breeds are also good dual-purpose. A pack goat is a goat used for packing cargo. Generally, large wether (castrated buck) goats are used for packing, though does may also be packed. While does are generally smaller and can pack less cargo but they may also give milk.

Answer 2

Goats need a place to eat, sleep, and play. Your goat will need a shelter to protect them from wild animals and the weather. Barn stalls are a great idea; you will need a big backyard so that your goat has enough room to run around in. Your backyard should also have plenty of grass for it to nibble on. Make sure that you have a fence because goats are good jumpers. Goats love climbing on things anything from rocks to an old car. Good examples are boulders, large tree stumps; trees, benches, and picnic tables.Goats are also herd animals, so your goat will be much happier with a friend. Some people even just get a goat for their horse because horses are herd animals too. They will stay out of trouble and be happier with friends and things to climb on. Predators can be a problem depending on where you live. Putting goats in a barn at night helps keep out predators. Also having a secure fence will help keep goats in and predators out. Predators can be anything from dogs to coyotes and bobcats. Guard animals like llamas, donkeys, and some dogs like Komondor and Grate Pyrenees will naturally guard when they have grown up with livestock. Llamas and donkeys see their stock as there herd or siblings, especially sheep and goats.
For basic goat grooming, you'll need a hoof trimmer, curry comb, hard and soft brush, and a comb for beards and tails. Goats need to be washed and brushed. Goats don’t usually need a bath but, once in a while a goat might need a good scrub and rinse. Grooming probably needs to be done more often. You will need three brushes. First, a hard brush to get dirt and mud off. Then a curry comb to help get off unseen dirt and acts like a gentle message. Finish off with a soft brush, which also distribute oils throughout the goat’s coat. You also need to clip their hooves. This prevents hoofs from growing uneven. If hoots are over grown they make goats lame or even cause a disease called hoof rot.
Goats need hay or a good quality pasture as their main diet, but all goats need a small amount of grain. Why would you want a feeder? Hay and grain should be dry and raised off the ground to prevent molding. Feeders keep dirt out of the food. Feeders help goats take a smaller bite of food, so less is wasted on the ground. Then if you have your goats eating a pasture, make sure there are no plants that are poisonous to goats. Some plants in Idaho that are poisonous to goats are Horsetail, Brakenfern, Milkweed, Stinging Nettle, Death Camas, and Baneberry. Those are just couple of poisonous to plants goats. Goats need supplemental minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are essential to keeping goats healthy, making sure they're growing well, and the development of skin and bone.

Answer 3

Goats need lots of care. They need food, a living place, protected from predators, and groomed. Goats have purpose like they can be meat, dairy, pets, or even for its fibers. Owning and caring for goats can be rewarding experience.






















Works Cited

Amundson, Carol A. How to raise goats : everything. Minneapolis, MN: Voyageur Press, 2014.
Childs, Laura. The joy of keeping goats : the. New York, NY: Skyhorse Pub, 2014.
Jaudas, Ulrich, and Seyedmehdi Mobini, and Ulrich Jaudas. The goat handbook. Hauppauge, N.Y: Barron's, 2014.
Kimball, Cheryl. The Field Guide to Goats. Minneapolis, Minn: Voyageur Press, 2014.
Nolte, Molly. "Goat Care and Husbandry." http://fiascofarm.com. 10 Mar. 2009.

Answer 4

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