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Revision as of 21:29, 22 March 2008
1. Identify live or from pictures at least two breeds of goats. Tell if they are raised for milk, meat, or wool.
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Goat Breeds/Saanen
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Goat Breeds/Toggenburg
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Goat Breeds/Nubian
Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Goat Breeds/British Alpine
You may also visit http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/ for pictures and information on different goat breeds.
2. What type of housing should be provided for goats?
3. What types of feed are used for the following:
a. First month
b. Second month
c. Pregnancy
d. Freshened doe
e. Yearling
4. Name three poisonous plants to goats.
Milkweed
Nightshade
Rhododendron
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Bracken fern
Death camas
Hemlock
Laurel
Oleander
5. When are kids weaned?
Kids are weaned at 6 to 8 weeks of age.
6. When must the buck kids be removed from the does, and why?
7. How are goat's hoofs trimmed?
Go to: [1] for information.
8. Why are goats good for clearing brush land?
Goats are reputed to be willing to eat almost anything. The digestive systems of a goat allow nearly any organic substance to be broken down and used as nutrients. Contrary to this reputation, they are quite fastidious in their habits, preferring to browse on the tips of woody shrubs and trees, as well as the occasional broad leaved plant. However, it can fairly be said that goats will eat almost anything in the botanical world. Their plant diet is extremely varied and includes some species which are toxic or detrimental to cattle and sheep. This makes them valuable for controlling weeds and clearing brush and undergrowth.
9. Name at least six items that are made from goat skins.
- Gloves
- Drumheads
- Rugs
- Boots
- Wineskin (Bible times in particular)
- Lampshades
- Coats
10. What are wattles?
11. Raise at least two goats for six months.
Have fun!
You can usually find information on goat care on the computer or at your library.
12. If milk goats are raised, answer the following questions:
a. What are the points to consider when choosing a good milk goat?
b. How is pasteurization done and what is its purpose?
13. If milk goats are raised, do the following:
a. Do the milking morning or evening for two goats, or morning and evening for one goat, for at least three months.
b. Keep daily milk production records.
Go to: http://fiascofarm.com/goats/milking.htm
for milking chart.
