This was an excellent video. No ego or I know it all from the instructor. Just well presented experience. I wish others would watch this presentation as an example. Well done Sir.

Great list. A couple other things I've learned and wish I knew early on... 1. Goats will get sick and you'll probably deal with abandoned babies. Have emergency supplies on hand - dewormer, drenching gun, colostrum & milk replacer, bottle. You touch on it a little in 'learning & networking' and I'd break this out separately. When a goat is going south with worms, you need to have a dewormer on hand and know how to drench - you don't want to be learning on the spot. Same goes for the orphaned baby that unfortunately happens from time to time - need to be ready to go with milk replacer. 2. Predator control. Understand what works and what doesn't. I started with donkeys, and they were okay but became clear they were ineffective at night when the coyote pressure was highest. I switched to LGDs and wish I had known to do that from the beginning. 3. Know the market. If raising goats is a hobby for someone then understanding the goat market is not a big deal. But if you're trying to make money from goats, it's important to know where you're going to sell them and understand the seasonal market trends. 4. Cull. Goes with your 'quality goats' topic. Inevitably you'll buy a not-so-great goat or two, especially when new to goats and not sure what to look for. Keep records, identify the underperformers - the ones that get sick often, bad mothering instincts, birthing problems, etc - and get rid of them. Keep an eye on the rock stars of your herd and keep their female offspring back when you get ready to switch out for a new billy. Expand your herd with those genetics.

Nice video. We use the netted electric fence instead of a more permanent fence. Mainly because its flexible and the goats respect it. I also live in the PNW and my goats have browsing access to shrubs, blackberry bushes and trees so their needs are a bit different. I think a valuable step to add would be to research your environment and how goats will work within it. Due to the amount of options my goats have for food I do not need to feed them and moving them strategically ensures that the property always grows back what they need.

Use your local feed store whenever possible. Tractor Supply is trash.

Keep in mind that a fence that will hold goats will hold water.

Solid practical advice.... point by point , well done done. Very helpful....

Well made video, very easy to understand tips. I'm in the networking phase and found a lot of good info. Only problem thus far is the quality goats. So many scammers and so few breeders. Looking in Carter county Kentucky area.

A Honest man.... apreciate it very much....

Great video, we are looking into having goats and preparing our property for them. We have been doing the observation of our neighbors with goats and lots of questions. This video is a keeper!

Great video very informative. Straight forward tips that anybody can do and understand.

Excellent video. Great advice

You are absolutely spot on, with your fence. We also wish, we had bigger gates. 😂

That was the best video I have seen yet on goats 101!!! Thank you for all of the information. We are considering goats at this time. So thank you!

Truly the best advice I have heard. Thank you sir

Wow...very informative video! I appreciate all of the information since we're buying a farm on 40 acres and the owner is leaving their goats. This helps ease my nerves of caring for them.

I’ve had goats since 10 years old and 72 now, will keep them tell I die and friends help me now

Great idea about the hay bails.

I had my goats trained to stand in the same place in the barn at feeding time. I then attached their collars to a chain and measured out a bowl for each one. It's worth it because this way you get to make sure the smaller goats get their share of feed. Unfortunately, I developed tremors and can't hook them up easily, but the old system was much better than using troughs. I have lots of trees for shade and browse. Grass grows better if it doesn't get the hot afternoon sun, and the goats prefer young trees. If you are prone to drought, shading the grass in the afternoon with trees is a must. Then I installed a septic system that recycles the dirty water and releases it with sprinklers. I put in double the recommended number of sprinklers to water a large area. I lock up the goats at night due to wandering dogs. I have livestock guardian dogs, but I don't want to take a chance atnight. Mesquite pods are an excellent feed, if you have the right growing conditions.

Great info. I am not ready for goats! Lol. Good to know. There was this great article I read once that was called "Beware of the free goat". It was hilarious

Great vid

Very useful. Many thanks.

Excellent presentation 🐐

I’m surprised billy that has a temper is so calm around you goat whisperer

I would love to get a goats for my back garden!

very interesting tips . I was hoping you would comment on a housing structure for goats especially when it rains consistently . My understanding is that goats dont like wet environment and should not graze immediately after it rains to eliminate worm loads and hoof rot . Please comment . I want to rear goats but will consider grazing for some and cut and carry for some . Your thoughts

excellent vid. i would like to see a vid that tells how much in acreage you need for one goat, also how much does one goat sell for? also goats vs. sheep. goats seem to be the ticket for the kudzu problem and other invasive species. and goat meat is getting more popular. i think i've seen a few vids. on that subject. it's a very interesting topic.

Location matters more than anything. Then breeding. Then protection for livestock and containment of nature's most intelligent herd animal. You'd be lucky to get 20 years from any fence. Find Alma Bode's book, Alma spent more time raising goats than most people have been alive.

What did you kill/ spray your grass around your fence line with?

Can I use solar powered electric poultry netting for goats by chance? We need to use a mobile fence.

I've heard that a female donkey (a "Jenny") makes an excellent guard animal and will keep the herd safe from coyotes and other predators.

is there anything that gives goats a tummy ache? i know its a stereotype that they can eat anything but i've always been curious if theres stuff we should keep them from eat or make sure they only eat in moderation.

Seems like getting goats really got your goat 🐐 😂

Why did you decide to raise goats and how profitable are they for you?

My big takeaway is watching your goats graze. I've seen more videos tell me that goats aren't grazers. Thanks!

How much voltage?

Wire for chickens Rails for horses Concrete for pigs and the goats will still get out The only way to keep goats in an enclosure is to make them want to stay in more than they want out.

Why do you buy goats, i want some when I get my own life and I enjoy goats I wouldn’t mind selling a couple goats to students in ffa like do goats profit you?

Maybe some football pads for thighs?😂

I've never had a goat that would eat acorns

Set up a camera & watch a fox go thru that fence at full run 🙄 and watch a coyote hurdle it like a deer,, 🤨

pests lol