{"product_id":"raising-goats-naturally-2nd-edition-the-complete-guide-to-milk-meat-and-more-paperback","title":"Raising Goats Naturally, 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Milk, Meat, and More - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDeborah Niemann\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Incorporating dairy goats into a diversified homestead can aid in greater self-sufficiency. Responding to questions and concerns from readers from all over North America and beyond, this revised and expanded edition will help readers raise goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, and more, without relying on drugs or the factory farm model. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e PRODUCE YOUR OWN milk, cheese, meat, fiber, fertilizer, and more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deborah Niemann exemplifies the best spirit and action in homestead animal care. What a great contribution to self-reliance.\" \u003cbr\u003e -- Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINCORPORATING dairy goats into a diversified homestead can be the key to greater self-sufficiency. Responding to questions and concerns from readers from all over North America and beyond, this fully revised and expanded edition of \u003cem\u003e Raising Goats Naturally \u003c\/em\u003e will help readers work with nature to raise dairy goats to produce milk, cheese, meat, fertilizer, leather, fiber, and soap -- all without relying on drugs or following the factory farm model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy observing your own animals closely and educating yourself about their specific needs, you can create an individualized plan for keeping them healthy and maximizing their productivity. This unique, fully illustrated guide will teach you to help your herd thrive with: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreed-specific descriptions to help you choose the right goats for your goals and lifestyle\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDetailed information on housing, fencing, breeding, health, milking, and nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete recipes and instructions for making your own cheese, dairy products, and soap, and for cooking with goat meat.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePacked with personal experiences and backed up by expert veterinary advice and scientific studies, Raising Goats Naturally brings together a wealth of practical information on raising goats for the love of it and using their milk and meat to become more self-reliant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRaising Goats Naturally \u003c\/em\u003e is an easy-to-read, all-encompassing guide to getting started with goats.\" \u003cbr\u003e -- Lisa Steele, author, \u003cem\u003e Fresh Eggs Daily \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e Duck Eggs Daily \u003c\/em\u003e www.fresheggsdaily.com\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eRaising Goats Naturally \u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned owners and a definite must for any goat keeper's library.\" \u003cbr\u003e -- Jeannette Beranger, Senior Program Manager, The Livestock Conservancy\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Deborah Niemann \u003c\/strong\u003e is a homesteader, writer, and self-sufficiency expert who presents extensively on skills for living a more self-reliant life. She has raised livestock for over 16 years and is the administrator of a popular online forum and social network focused on Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. She is also the author of \u003cem\u003e Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self- Reliant Living \u003c\/em\u003e, and lives and farms with her family in Cornell, Illinois. You can find her online at ThriftyHomesteader.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Deborah Niemann \u003c\/b\u003e is a homesteader, writer and self-sufficiency expert who presents extensively on skills for living a more self-reliant life. She has raised livestock for over 16 years and is the administrator of a popular online forum and social network focused on Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. She is the author of \u003ci\u003e Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living \u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003e Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life, \u003c\/i\u003e along with the first edition of Raising Goats Naturally. Deborah and her family produce all of their own meat, eggs and dairy products, while an organic garden and orchard provide fruit and vegetables. She lives and farms with her family in Cornell, Illinois. 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