Goat Care

Raising Kiko Goats—Second Edition

**Expanded, Updated, and More Practical Than Ever!** The Second Edition of *Raising Kiko Goats: Farm-Tested Strategies for Better Goats and Better Farms* adds even more real-world tools for new and experienced goat producers. New and expanded material covers **goat farm finances and startup costs, breeder sales events, buck testing, herd improvement, equipment and infrastructure, and the business side of goat farming**. You'll also get an expanded **Goat Health Quick Reference Appendix** with medications, dosages, treatment frequencies, symptoms, and withdrawal considerations. Although written from decades of experience raising New Zealand Kikos, the farm-tested strategies apply to virtually **any pasture-based meat goat operation**. More than a breed book, this Second Edition is a practical reference designed to help you **raise healthier goats, avoid costly mistakes, improve profitability, and build a better farm.**

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Good goat care is critical to your success in maintaining a healthy herd. The health of your herd is determined 50% by the farm conditions and 50% by the breed. Kiko goats are one of the most parasite-resistant and self-sufficient breeds in the world, making them highly sought after.

As you will learn, most medications for goat care are considered “off-label“. This means the drugs were tested for use in other kinds of animals, but not officially tested or supported by the manufacturer for goats.  We are NOT veterinarians, but we share here what has worked well for us. With a little learning and investment in supplies, you will be able to provide most of your goat care and needs. However, before you have a problem, find a veterinarian who has experience with goats. Goats are a unique livestock and require someone with years of hands-on goat care to be effective.

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Sick Goat

Uh oh, you sense something is wrong, you have a sick goat. Now what?  First and foremost, we are not veterinarians. When in doubt consult your...

Kidding

Kidding is a special time at the Farm.  We prepare for interventions or assistance but typically are just observers making sure delivery and kid...

Goat Nutrition

The recipe for good goat nutrition is affected by geography, farm condition, and desired out come. Our goat’s primary feed is browse...

Herd Management

What we do from vaccinations and worming to breeding and assessments.

Facilities

Keeping our goats contained, safe, and with dry shelter is a top priority. Hay feeders, grain troughs, free mineral dispensers, and fresh water...

The Kiko Breed

Why Kikos, where did they come from and what are the benefits?

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