Holistic Goat Care: A Comprehensive Guide to Raising Healthy Animals, Preventing Common Ailments, and Troubleshooting Problems

by Gianaclis Caldwell

"Practical, well written, and comprehensive. . . . Read this book cover to cover, or keep it handy as a reference for all aspects of goat care."―Sarah Flack, author of  The Art and Science of Grazing This one-of-a-kind guide will empower even novice goat owners, offering expert guidance on maintaining a healthy herd―whether they are dairy, meat, fiber, or pet goats Goats have provided humankind with essential products for centuries; indeed, they bear the noble distinction of being the first domesticated farm animal. From providing milk and meat for sustenance and fiber and hides for clothing and shelter to carrying packs and clearing brush, there isn’t much that goats cannot do. Managing goats successfully requires an understanding of how nature designed them to thrive, including nutritional and psychological needs, as well as how to identify a problem and intercede before it’s too late.  For more than a decade, Gianaclis Caldwell and her family have operated Pholia Farm Creamery, an off-grid, raw milk goat cheese dairy. In Holistic Goat Care , Caldwell offers readers a comprehensive guide to maintaining a healthy herd of goats, whether they are dairy goats, meat goats, fiber goats, or pet goats. Holistic Goat Care will empower even novice goat owners to confidently diagnose and treat most of the ailments that goats might experience. For the experienced goat farmer, the book offers a depth of insight and approaches to treatment not found in any other book. Caldwell places special emphasis throughout on holistic, natural, and alternative approaches to caring for goats, including information Whether your herd is two or two hundred, this first-of-its-kind, comprehensive book will help you keep your goats healthy, safe, and productive and give you a deep and enjoyable insight into the wondrous creature that is the goat.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Agriculture

368 pages, Hardcover

Published June 7, 2017

About the author

Gianaclis (gee-on-a-klees) is an award winning nonfiction author who's debut novel THE BINDING received a Kirkus Reviews "Our Verdict: Get it" accolade.

Raised in the wilds of Oregon playing in the woods and failing at picking string beans. In her spare time she guides other old ladies in plies, ronde jambes, and the occasional pirouette.

Reviews

[Susanna Klassen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is encyclopedic in its content while also being a joy to read. The author's wisdom, charm and experience bring all of the invaluable information to life, and she also seamlessly weaves in stories from a diverse array of other goat farmers. A must-read for the aspirational and experienced goat farmer alike, and everyone in between.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My new favorite goat book, and let me tell you, I've read a lot!