Raising Goats Naturally, 2nd Edition

Raise healthy, productive goats without antibiotics, chemicals, or expensive veterinary interventions using natural health management. Complete guide to goat husbandry that prevents problems through nutrition, environmental management, and natural breeding practices.

Why Natural Goat Management Works Better:

Chemical-dependent goat raising creates ongoing costs and health problems. Natural methods build strong immune systems, reduce veterinary expenses, and produce healthier milk and meat.

What You’ll Master:

Natural health protocols that prevent common goat diseases without chemicals
Pasture management for optimal nutrition and parasite prevention
Breeding programs that improve herd genetics naturally over time
Milk and meat production systems for family food security or income generation
Problem-solving through observation and natural interventions

Cost Savings and Health Benefits:

Natural goat managers report 75% lower veterinary costs, healthier animals, and superior milk and meat quality compared to conventionally managed herds.

Raise goats the natural way for healthier animals and lower costs. Essential for homesteaders and small farmers committed to sustainable livestock management.

Author Biography

Deborah Niemann is a homesteader, writer and self-sufficiency expert who presents extensively on skills for living a more self-reliant life. She has raised livestock for over 16 years and is the administrator of a popular online forum and social network focused on Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats. She is the author of Homegrown and Handmade: A Practical Guide to More Self-Reliant Living , and Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life, along with the first edition of Raising Goats Naturally. Deborah and her family produce all of their own meat, eggs and dairy products, while an organic garden and orchard provide fruit and vegetables. She lives and farms with her family in Cornell, Illinois. You can find her online at ThriftyHomesteader.com