50 Do-It-Yourself Projects for Keeping Goats

Fencing, Milking Stands, First Aid Kit, Play Structures, and More!

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Build Fences, Make Goat Milk Soap, Create Goat Play Structures, and Much More!

Get ready to jump into the world of goats, one DIY project at a time. Owning and raising goats doesn't have to be an expensive venture. With imagination, simple tools, and salvaged or bargain materials, you can make everything your goats need for their health, safety, and entertainment.
 
Packed with useful information for goat owners, you'll learn about breeds, housing, nutrition, and more. Plus find instructions to learn how to:

  • Build fences
  • Construct a hay storage area
  • Naturally control harmful weeds in the pasture
  • Make natural worm prevention supplements
  • Build a dehorning box
  • Create goat play structures
  • Make yogurt, cheese, lotion, soap, and more
  • Bake goat treats
  • And more!

From horns to tail, you're ready to tackle the needs of your goat herd with 50 DIY Projects you can create on a limited budget. Let's get started!

About the author(s)

Janet Garman is a farmer and freelance writer in Maryland. A career in writing began after the nest emptied. All the years of studying farm management and raising many species of livestock along with a full house of children led her to begin sharing her experience in a farm theme blog and website, timbercreekfarmer.com. Janet's background includes a degree in large animal farm management and animal science from University of Maryland and decades of farm and homesteading experience. Her other books are 50 DIY Projects for Your Chickens,Chickens from Scratch, Raising Your Own Chickens from Hatch to Egg Laying and Beyond, Habitat Housing for Rabbits, and Margarita and the Beautiful Gifts. She lives in Crownsville, Maryland.

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