Remember as a kid when the ads would arrive for Christmas? You’d grab it up, get a pen, and go through and circle all that you wanted Santa to bring…
Why do Goats need Identification? Plain and simple…it is the law. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has federal regulations in regards…
I hate flies! Despise them actually. But, if you have livestock, you are going to have flies. That’s a fact. Flies that are troublesome to goats include horn fly, stable…
Goat Resources – Books, Websites, and FB Groups.
What’s the difference? Goat Milk vs. Cow Milk You are probably wondering what is so great about goat milk?!? Isn’t cow milk the same, but cheaper? Well, the…
What is a clean herd? You might have come across this term before. Lots of goat folks will use this term to describe their herds, but, keep in mind, each…
If you ask ten different dairy goat owners – what is your milking process? – you will likely get ten very different answers. Everyone has their own way of milking…
We did not have barn cameras for our first kidding season here at the Rafter O. As the due dates approached, we physically monitored the does every few hours. For…
Proper nutrition is an integral part of herd health. Our Rafter O goats are essentially dry lotted meaning they do not have access to lush pastures. Our property sits on…
It is our goal at the Rafter O to provide the following in our Mini Nubians: Healthy Animals Friendly Personalities Exceptional Traits We take great pride in providing you with…