Goats: What You Need to Know Before Getting Them
Goats: What You Need to Know Before Getting Them  
Podcast: Farm Fresh Homestead | Homesteading, Organic Gardening & Living Off the Land
Published On: Sat Dec 27 2025
Description: “Goats: What You Need to Know Before Getting Them” is a practical, no-nonsense guide for anyone considering goat ownership. Written in a grounded, second-person voice, it exposes the realities behind the romanticized idea of keeping goats. From assessing whether you are ready for daily labor to building secure containment and managing feeding, care, and long-term costs, this guide provides step-by-step insights to help prospective owners make informed, responsible decisions. It emphasizes preparedness, consistency, and the discipline required to maintain healthy, productive goats, highlighting both the rewards and the uncompromising demands of ownership.