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Goats. Low Maintenance Animals That Work For You: Chickens, Rabbits, and Goats. Wednesday, Oct 5, 2011 When I began to plan my families survival food stores, it quickly became apparent that if/when we lose our suburban grocery store lifestyle, my stores are only going to last a limited time. I also realized that there is a point at which more food is pointless without more trucks to move it and more people to drive them and more mouths to feed requiring more food. I live in Phoenix, in the suburbs, in the middle of one of the harshest deserts in the world, where any TEOTWAWKI scenario will be a G.O.O.D. situation.

Relocation now is a desirable but unattainable option, so I am preparing to the best of my ability. The solution to this vicious food cycle is to develop a plan that incorporates short term emergency food with long term sustainable food generation. The idea of having to rely entirely on hunting or fishing for meat and other animal products does not seem sound to me. Chickens/ Eggs Chickens are very low maintenance critters. Rabbits/Meat Goats/Milk. Index.

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Raising dairy goats for your family's milk supply: Raising dairy goats for your family's milk supply. The goat is a friendly animal and easy to keep. With proper attention, goats are generally healthy and affordable. One or two goats can furnish fresh milk for a family on a year-round basis. Surplus milk can be used for butter or cheese or to raise other young animals. Goat's milk is sometimes recommended for infants or elderly persons since it is easily digestible. If you plan to keep a dairy goat for family milk, you should be certain the animal is tested and is free of disease. Some communities have zoning laws or ordinances that prohibit goats or other animals in urban areas. Goat breeds There are five main breeds of dairy goats.

Certain characteristics are stronger in some breeds than others. Consider getting a breed for which you can obtain buck service from a breeder in your community. Buying a goat Since most people want only to supply family milk, good grade or non-registered goats will serve this purpose. Feeding Goats are ruminants, like cows and sheep. Breeding young does Kidding. Goat-Link.com - Home. Goatwisdom. Make your Soap Mold.