Intro to Pet Goats

What You Need to Know Before Bringing Home Your First Goats

If 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 Instructor


Deborah Niemann
Deborah Niemann

In 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. Deborah is the author of six books, including Homegrown and Handmade, Ecothrifty, and Raising Goats Naturally, as well as her latest book, Goats Giving Birth. She also teaches sustainable agriculture courses online for the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. She has been teaching Raising Dairy Goats Sustainably since 2013 and Pastured Poultry since 2015.


Course Curriculum


  So, you're thinking about getting goats?
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  Getting Ready for Goats
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  Feeding Goats
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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