'Geiten' - Hans L. Schippers

Title: Goats
Author: Hans L. Schippers
Language: Dutch
Execution: Paperback
112 pages


Animal behavior, health and well-being are the main starting points of this Goat Practice Guide. You get the latest information about nutrition, housing and care. Including tips for making butter, yogurt and goat cheese!

Goats gives a detailed description of the most popular goat breeds and color varieties, also of dwarf goats, in the Netherlands and Belgium. On this basis you can make a good choice for a goat breed that suits you. Most animals have a friendly character and can get very much. For children, kids are excellent playmates, especially if they grow up together. And: goats give healthy milk, sometimes up to 1,500 liters per year. Goats with the most common diseases: how you recognize, prevent and treat them. With special attention to bluetongue. Although less dangerous for goats, this disease does affect goat keeping.

Goats is an indispensable reference book for both the novice and the experienced goat farmer. Warmly recommended for anyone who loves these fantastic, quirky animals.

Hans L. Schippers has been a goat judge for years and has a wealth of experience with hobby and companion animals