“It’s no secret that I love my goats. I never would have dreamed I’d one day list “goat” as my favorite animal, but now I do, without hesitation or shame.
I fell in love with them on the day we went to pick out our first two, a lactating doe and a five-month-old doeling, and as our herd has grown, so has my love and appreciation for the funny, curious creatures.
So the fact that I love our goats has a big impact on how I care for them, and it is why I’ve chosen to use herbals and other natural methods to keep them in good health. My other motivation for natural goat-raising comes from my desire to avoid putting toxins, chemicals, and conventional medicines into my body, either directly or indirectly – something with which many of you agree, I’m sure. By using herbs I never have to worry about milk withdrawal time, or deal with giving injections (which I hate having to do)…”
