Welcome to Goats Authority
Your complete guide to raising healthy, happy goats, with practical advice on diet, health, breeding, housing, and everything in between.
Hey, I'm Jake Holloway. I've been raising goats for over a decade and I started Goats Authority because finding reliable, goat-specific care advice online is harder than it should be. Most sites give generic livestock advice that doesn't account for how different goats are from sheep or cattle.
We've published 284 articles covering every aspect of goat ownership, from "can my goat eat this?" to managing breeding programs and treating common health issues. Whether you're bringing home your first pair of kids or managing a herd of 50, the guides below will help.
Pick Your Path
Not sure where to start? Choose the category that fits your needs.
I Need Diet
Complete guides to what goats can and can't eat, from fruits and hay to kitchen scraps and toxic plants.
Explore Diet →I Need Health
Symptoms, treatments, deworming, vaccinations, and when to call the vet.
Explore Health →I Need Breeding
Breed selection, mating, genetics, reproduction, pregnancy, kidding, and raising kids from birth.
Explore Breeding →I Need Products
Goat milk, cheese, butter, and meat, for people and their pets.
Explore Products →I Need Housing
Barn design, fencing, shelter, bedding, and pasture management.
Explore Housing →I Need Training
House training, taming, behavior, and what goats can do, from climbing to pulling carts.
Explore Training →Common Goat Questions
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Can My Goat Eat This?
116 articles covering every food from apples to zucchini, with safety ratings, portion sizes, and risks.
My Goat Seems Sick
Why a goat goes off feed, what to check first, how to tell sick from picky, and when to call the vet.
Breeding Questions
Heat signs, how long heat lasts, silent heats, and the best time to breed your doe.
Housing & Space Needs
Shelter types, how much room each goat needs, flooring, bedding, and hot and cold weather setups.
Vaccines & Prevention
CDT shots, the full vaccine schedule, and the preventive care that keeps your herd healthy.
Milk & Dairy Questions
Drinking, storing, and freezing goat milk, plus cheese, butter, and milk for pets.
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Dive into the topics that matter most to goat owners.