| Before you take on your first couple of goats, make | | | | make sure to refill and to clean the bucket every |
| sure that you have the right equipment and facilities | | | | day. You may also have an automatic water station |
| that you need to be able to take good care of them. | | | | installed in your barn. This way, you will ensure that |
| Below, you will find the basics of raising goats. | | | | your goats have something to drink and that the |
| Consider them, check whether you have all the | | | | water that they're getting are clean and fresh. |
| requirements, and start raising goats as pets or for | | | | Decide what kind of housing you can build for your |
| business. | | | | goats depending on your budget and preferences. A |
| Of course, the first thing that you need is enough | | | | barn will be most beneficial because it will provide |
| grazing ground. One to two acres of pasture is | | | | your goats with the proper protection that they |
| recommended to graze a goat The more goats you | | | | need. You also need to build sturdy fencing around |
| plan on getting, the bigger space you need. You need | | | | your grazing ground to protect your goats from |
| this to be able to feed your goats properly and to | | | | predators. Make sure that it is high enough to keep |
| give them enough space to move about. | | | | the goats inside. Farmers recommend fences to be |
| Farmers usually feed their goats hay, but you may | | | | at least four feet high, made from woven wire, and |
| also do well with alfalfa supplements. There are also | | | | supported by poles placed at least 12 inches apart. |
| various brands of goat grains available. Just pick the | | | | With these requirements in place, raising goats (either |
| type and the brand that is best suited for your | | | | for business or for pets) will surely be a fun |
| goats' breed and you're good to go. | | | | experience. Just make sure that you have your |
| You also need to make sure that your goats have | | | | goats checked by a vet regularly, to prevent them |
| access to fresh drinking water. You may use a | | | | from catching any disease. |
| bucket if you do not have a drinking feeder. Just | | | | |