All About Goats – Lois Hetherington

Goalkeeping has come very much into its own in recent years. It’s popularity is reflected in the growing membership of the British Goat Society and it’s affiliated goat clubs. But why has the goat sprung into prominence? Basically because many people today are interested in self-sufficiency and are growing their own food and making their own produce.
With it’s ability to exist on roughage with a minimum of bought-in food, the goat is ideal for the smallholder and the ’do-it-yourself’ enthusiast. She produces milk of a high quality which many people prefer to cow’s milk, and then there are the by-products – butter, cheese, yoghurt and meat.

To add to the importance of the book is a valuable section of goat diseases and conditions.

Keeping Goats – Elisabeth Downing

Keeping Goats explains in simple terms everything the prospective goat owner needs to know about this delightful yet useful animal. The book begins with advice on how to choose a goat, outlining the points the beginner should look for. There is a section on housing, explaining how existing buildings can be adapted or new accommodation built in the simplest possible way.

Breeding and rearing kids is also covered as well as diseases and health. The advice on feeding is given with emphasis on using natural foods and so keeping the goat fit and healthy. Goat products have a chapter to themselves with simple recipes for butter, cheese and cream – all of which can be made without investing in expensive dairy equipment.