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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Goats (Complete Idiot's Guides)

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No butts about it!

Because of increased interest in self-sufficient and sustainable living practices, people interested in having their own milk supply are turning to goats, which are easier to keep than cows. Whether for pets, milk, fiber, or even meat, The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Raising Goats provides everything a beginner needs to know about raising goats.

?According to the June 2007 issue of Better Nutrition magazine, goat's milk is gaining popularity in the United States because it is less allergenic and more easily digestible than cow's milk, and contains higher percentages of key nutrients

?Like raising chickens, raising goats ties directly into the sustainability and thrift movements

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We take the nagging out of raising nannies...

In The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Raising Goats Ellie Winslow tells readers everything they need to know about raising goats for pets, milk, or even meat, providing everything a beginner needs to know about feeding, breeding, sheltering, and caring for our small, horny- headed friends.

• Goat's milk is gaining popularity in the U.S. because it is more nutritious, allergenic and more digestible than cow's milk, and also contains higher percentages of key nutrients

• Like raising chickens, raising goats ties directly into the self- sustainability and thrift movement

• Author offers seminars on goat-raising across the country

About the Author

Ellie Winslow has raised goats for 35 years. Her experience includes showing and producing cheese, butter, yogurt, and soap from goat's milk, and has written four books on the subject of goats and the benefits of country living.

Product Details

ISBN:
9781615640188
Author:
Winslow, Ellie
Publisher:
Alpha Books
Subject:
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
Subject:
General
Subject:
General Gardening
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Series:
The Complete Idiot's Guide
Publication Date:
20110131
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
9.18 x 7.42 x 0.49 in 0.68 lb
Age Level:
17-17

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"Synopsis" by , We take the nagging out of raising nannies...

In The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Raising Goats Ellie Winslow tells readers everything they need to know about raising goats for pets, milk, or even meat, providing everything a beginner needs to know about feeding, breeding, sheltering, and caring for our small, horny- headed friends.

• Goat's milk is gaining popularity in the U.S. because it is more nutritious, allergenic and more digestible than cow's milk, and also contains higher percentages of key nutrients

• Like raising chickens, raising goats ties directly into the self- sustainability and thrift movement

• Author offers seminars on goat-raising across the country

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