PYGMY GOATS: A Complete Guide to Raising, Caring for, and Understanding Pygmy Goats – Health, Nutrition, Breeding, Training, and Behavior for Happy and Thriving Goats - Softcover

G. LEMON, KAREN

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798274805629

Verlag: Independently published, 2025

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The complete, reliable, and practical guide for anyone who wants to raise happy, healthy pygmy goats.

Whether you’re starting your first small herd or looking to improve your current setup, this guide gives you everything you need to understand, care for, and enjoy pygmy goats with confidence. Written in clear, friendly language and grounded in real-world knowledge, it covers every stage of ownership from choosing your goats to long-term management.

You’ll learn how to create safe and comfortable housing, provide balanced nutrition, prevent illness, handle daily care, and support natural behaviors for a thriving herd. The book also explains breeding, kidding, training, enrichment, and the unique social dynamics that shape pygmy goat behavior. Each chapter is designed to help beginners and experienced keepers build a strong foundation for responsible and rewarding goat keeping.

Inside, you’ll discover:
• How to choose healthy goats and understand breed traits
• Housing, fencing, and enclosure designs that work
• Feeding plans for all ages, seasons, and activity levels
• Health care essentials, preventive routines, and signs of illness
• Breeding, pregnancy care, kidding, and raising strong kids
• Training techniques, behavior insights, and herd management
• Grooming, hoof care, and show preparation
• Seasonal care, emergency planning, and sustainable management

Filled with practical advice, clear explanations, and dependable guidance, this book gives you the tools to build a successful pygmy goat journey from day one. It’s an ideal resource for homesteaders, hobby farmers, pet owners, educators, and anyone who wants to understand these gentle, intelligent animals in a deeper and more practical way.

Your complete handbook to raising pygmy goats with confidence, care, and long-term success.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Independently published
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798274805629
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 188
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