<i><b>Backyard Farming: Raising Goats</b></i> is the ideal resource for the new farmer just starting out, providing a comprehensive guide for preparing and caring for the addition of goats to your backyard farm!<br><br><b>Backyard Farming: Raising Goats</b> is the perfect guide for beginners thinkingabout including goats to their sustainable homestead. Covering every topic from selecting and maintaining a breed, to the tools and space you'll need, to all the wonderful benefits that owning goats can provide, <b><i>Backyard Farming: Raising Goats </i></b>includes all that you need to know to get the most out of your new herd. Including time-tested tips and tricks used by expert farmers, this invaluable resource is a must-have for anyone looking to raise goats at home!<br><br><b>EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED.</b> Covering topics from selecting the perfect breed for your space and time requirements, to milking and culling your herd, to preparing for and raising the next generation of kids, <b><i>Backyard Farming: Raising Goats</i></b> is the all-in-one guide for the aspiring home goatherd.<br><br><b>EASY TO FOLLOW, EASY TO UNDERSTAND</b>. Written in simple, informative language, complete with numerous illustrations of proper techniques and housing set-ups, Backyard Farming: Raising Goats is written with first-time goatherds in mind.<br><br><b>A GREAT ADDITION TO ANY BACKYARD FARM.</b> The benefits of owning goats range widely: goat's milk, meat, even goat hair has its uses and markets. Easier to care for than sheep and lots of fun besides, <i><b>Backyard Farming: Raising Goats</b></i> is the perfect first step to adding livestock to your farming experience!<br><br><b><i>The Backyard Farming </i></b>series offers easy-to-use guides to help first-time farmers and homesteaders experience the satisfaction that comes from producing their own<br>food. Rural areas with acres of land, suburban neighborhoods with small backyards, or urban environments with limited space--no matter what your situation, these books are tailored to your unique needs and resources. Each volume in this series is dedicated to a particular topic in backyard farming, whether you're planning to grow food for your family or for sale at your local farmers market. Featuring simple instructions and helpful illustrations, the <b><i>Backyard Farming</i></b> series empowers you and your family to enjoy the freshest ingredients possible--direct from your own backyard!