Deborah Niemann – Intro to Pet Goats

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• Deborah Niemann – Intro to Pet GoatsWhat You Need to Know Before Bringing Home Your First GoatsIf you’ve thought about getting a couple of pet goats, but weren’t sure because you heard they were challenging to care for, this course answers these questions …What type of equipment do you need to buy?What do goats eat?

• (No, they do not eat tin cans or garbage!)What’s the difference between grass and alfalfa hay?Do goats need baking soda?

• (Hint: It depends!)Do goats need minerals?What type of housing do pet goats need?What type of fencing can keep goats in the pasture?!How can I avoid buying kids that don’t take a bottle?How young can kids be weaned?

• In other words, when should I bring home my baby goats?… and we busy a few myths about goats along the way!Your InstructorDeborah NiemannIn 2002, Deborah and her family moved to 32 acres on a creek in the middle of nowhere to grow their own food organically.

• With the help of goats, sheep, pigs, and poultry, they produce 100% of their meat, eggs, and dairy products, as well as a large percentage of their vegetables, fruit, and herbs.