Katie Thear was a life long goat keeper and a prolific author on the subject. This well illustrated book written in a clear and concise way gives the ideal introduction and reference for keeping goats.
The books takes you through how to:
- Choose the right breed for you
- Comprehensive list of breeds
- How to acquire your goat
- What to look for
- Housing, Pasture and Feeding
- Regulations and Legal Requirements
- Keeping your goats healthy
- Milking & Making cheeses, butter, yoghurt and goats-milk ice-cream
- Breeding & Showing Goats
- Full of practical tips & advice
Read an Extract Here: Starting with Goats
Available both new and used from Amazon.
Amazon Reviews of Starting with Goats:
“Love the books from Katie Thear. I have nearly all books she writes. The books are so easy to understand and to follow. Also lots of pictures and advice. More books needed, please write more books Katie Thear!”
Further Books in this Section
- Goat Health and Welfare: A Veterinary Guide by David Harwood
- Llamas and Alpacas: A Guide to Management by Gina Bromage
- Starting with Goats by Katie Thear
- Starting with Pigs by Andy Case
- Starting with Sheep by Mary Castell