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Goats aren't just for farmers anymore. More and more people are keeping goats as pets. They're also choosing to raise them for milk and fibre and are keeping them as pack goats, and companion animals. With minimal space and housing needs, goats are a practical choice for people with small backyards who want to enjoy some of the benefits and pleasures of keeping livestock. "The Backyard Goat" is a perfect resource for anyone looking to raise a goat or two for milk, fibre, or pleasure, this book covers all the essentials of goat ownership. Readers will get to know goats in chapters discussing goat anatomy, different breeds and their histories, and how to choose the right goat for every situation. They'll learn how to play and work with goats, using clicker training to teach them how to do simple tricks, pull and drive carts, and serve as pack goats. They'll learn how to care for their goats by providing proper housing, good nutrition, and a healthy environment. And they'll find specific chapters on milking, shearing, breeding, raising newborn kids, and more.

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Book category Books in English Technology, engineering, agriculture Agriculture & farming Animal husbandry

• Full title: Backyard Goat
• Subtitle: An Introductory Guide
• Author: Sue Weaver
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224
• EAN: 9781603427906
• ISBN: 1603427902
• ID: 05089106
• Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC
• Weight: 435 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 178 × 16 mm
• Date of publishing: 01. April 2011

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