The Rumen Rumors: How Goat Stomachs Work (Troubleshooting and Treating Digestive Issues)

June 24, 2019December 2, 2020 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 3 Comments

NOTE: This post contains amazon affiliate links. A small commission will be earned from each purchase. So if you can, please purchase directly from those links, any and all support would be greatly appreciated. Have you ever been told, “goats can eat anything”? No, no they cannot. The rumors of goats being able to consume … Continue reading The Rumen Rumors: How Goat Stomachs Work (Troubleshooting and Treating Digestive Issues)

What to Feed Your Goats: A Detailed Diet Explanation!

April 2, 2019May 22, 2025 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 20 Comments

NOTE: This post may contain affiliate links from which I will earn a small commission. Any and all support is greatly appreciated! Goat diets … probably the most varied way of care amongst all goat owners. Everyone has a different diet for their herd, and as you will learn later in this post, it is … Continue reading What to Feed Your Goats: A Detailed Diet Explanation!

Forming a Comprehensive Natural Deworming Regimen: Integrated Parasite Management

March 20, 2019May 22, 2025 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 17 Comments

It’s almost spring! You know what that means … worm season! Wet and warm weather brings all kinds of parasites into the systems of our goats. It’s our job to do our best to keep our goats happy, healthy, and free from severe parasite loads! Let’s start with the basics! Aside from preventative measures, management, … Continue reading Forming a Comprehensive Natural Deworming Regimen: Integrated Parasite Management

Why we “Plate Train” Our Goats

March 5, 2019March 9, 2022 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 1 Comment

NOTE: This post may contain affiliate links from which I will earn a small commission. Any and all support is greatly appreciated! Let me guess, your first question is probably, “What the heck is plate training?” Well … let me explain. It all started when I was looking for creative ways to sneak garlic into … Continue reading Why we “Plate Train” Our Goats

Conducting an Overall Health Assessment for a Goat

February 24, 2019January 11, 2021 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 1 Comment

For those of you who are constantly adding new goats to your herd, rescuing goats, or just wanting to know if your own goats are healthy, this is the blog post for you! There is a lot to look for to determine whether a goat is “healthy” or not. Along with looking at the physical … Continue reading Conducting an Overall Health Assessment for a Goat

DIY Natural Goat Treats

February 12, 2019October 30, 2020 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 3 Comments

These treats are natural, easy to make, and a delicious snack for goats! The ingredients are linked to amazon affiliates, from which a small commission will be earned to support future blog posts, videos, and our lovely goats (find more about them on Instagram). So if you can, please purchase directly from those links, any and … Continue reading DIY Natural Goat Treats

Supplementing Goats With Kelp Meal

February 5, 2019December 2, 2020 ~ thegivinggoatblogs ~ 1 Comment

Kelp meal is an extremely healthy supplement for goats. We feed our goats kelp meal "semi-free choice"; which means the goats can eat it to the extent that they want, but we still fill the feeder with a flat amount per goat. I fill the feeder at about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup per goat … Continue reading Supplementing Goats With Kelp Meal