Holistic Goat Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Animals, Preventing Common Ailments, and Troubleshooting Problems

Holistic Goat Care is a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, offering expert guidance on nutrition, behavior, and health issues. Written by a experienced goat farmer, the book emphasizes holistic, natural, and alternative approaches to care, and includes information on handling, housing, feeding, and troubleshooting.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 08 June 2023
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co

This one-of-a-kind guide will empower even novice goat owners, offering expert guidance on maintaining a healthy herd—whether they are dairy, meat, fiber, or pet goats. Goats have provided humankind with essential products for centuries; indeed, they bear the noble distinction of being the first domesticated farm animal. From providing milk and meat for sustenance and fiber and hides for clothing and shelter to carrying packs and clearing brush, there isn't much that goats cannot do. Managing goats successfully requires an understanding of how nature designed them to thrive, including nutritional and psychological needs, as well as how to identify a problem and intercede before it's too late.

For more than a decade, Gianaclis Caldwell and her family have operated Pholia Farm Creamery, an off-grid, raw milk goat cheese dairy. In Holistic Goat Care, Caldwell offers readers a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, whether they are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, or pet goats.

Holistic Goat Care will empower even novice goat owners to confidently diagnose and treat most of the ailments that goats might experience. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not found in any other book. Caldwell places special emphasis throughout on holistic, natural, and alternative approaches to caring for goats, including information on:

Handling and managing goats using their natural instincts as an asset
Developing good farm management practices such as appropriate housing and fencing systems and manure and m.

Caldwell's approach to goat care is rooted in her deep understanding of the animal's biology and behavior. She emphasizes the importance of creating a harmonious environment that meets the goats' physical, emotional, and nutritional needs. This includes providing them with adequate space to graze, access to fresh water and shelter, and a balanced diet that includes a variety of fresh, organic foods. Caldwell also stresses the importance of socialization and mental stimulation for goats, which can help prevent boredom and reduce stress.

In addition to her practical advice, Caldwell shares her personal experiences and insights as a goat owner and farmer. She discusses the challenges and rewards of raising goats and offers tips on troubleshooting common problems such as mastitis, hoof rot, and parasite infestations. Caldwell also shares her knowledge of alternative therapies and natural remedies that can be used to support goat health and well-being, including herbal supplements, essential oils, and homeopathy.

Whether you are a seasoned goat farmer or a novice looking to start a herd, Holistic Goat Care is an essential resource for anyone who wants to provide their goats with the best possible care. With its comprehensive approach, practical advice, and emphasis on holistic and natural care, this book will empower you to create a healthy and thriving goat herd that will provide you with years of enjoyment and satisfaction.

In conclusion, Holistic Goat Care is a must-read for anyone who loves goats and wants to provide them with the best possible care. With its comprehensive approach, practical advice, and emphasis on holistic and natural care, this book will empower you to create a healthy and thriving goat herd that will provide you with years of enjoyment and satisfaction. So why wait? Get your copy today and start caring for your goats the holistic way!

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 254 x 204 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781645022220