Raising Goats For Dummies®; About the Author; Dedication; Author's Acknowledgments; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; Foolish Assumptions; What You're Not to Read; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in the Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I: Getting Acquainted with Goats; Chapter 1: Discovering the Joys of Raising Goats; Chapter 2: Glimpsing Vital Goat Statistics; Chapter 3: Knowing Your Capra Aegagrus Hircus (Goat, That Is); Chapter 4: Getting Your Property Ready for a Goat; Part II: Bringing Your Goats Home.
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Chapter 5: Home Sweet Homestead: Sheltering Your GoatsChapter 6: Dinner Time: What and How to Feed Your Goats; Chapter 7: Getting Your Goats: Choosing, Buying, and Bringing Goats Home; Chapter 8: Working with Your Goats; Chapter 9: Handling Routine Care and Important One-Time Tasks; Part III: Glimpsing Goat Health and Breeding; Chapter 10: Outlining Basic Health Care Requirements; Chapter 11: Addressing Common Health Problems and.
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Raise goats and reap the rewards. 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. Raising Goats For Dummies is your How-to guide for : Breaking down the complicated process of choosing and purchasing the right goat breed to meet your needs and getting facilities for your goat set up.; Providing in-depth information on proper grooming, handling, feeding, and milking; Covering the basics of goat health and nutrition; Offering tips and advice for using your goat to produce milk, meat, fiber, and more.