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 And Why Mini Nubian Milk Might Be Your New Favorite! If you’ve ever wondered, “What’s so special about goat milk?”—you’re not alone.…
If you’ve spent any time in the goat world, you’ve probably heard people refer to their herds as “clean.” But what does that actually mean? The truth is, “clean herd”…
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…
Welcome home, little one! At Rafter O, our mission is simple: to provide Mini Nubians that are healthy, have friendly personalities, and exhibit exceptional traits. We put a lot of…