Naomi Montacre of Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply offers detailed tips and expert advice for raising goats in the city. Obviously, there are a number of different issues that may be involved, not the least of which, whether the city in which you live even allows for goats inside the city limits. Montacre shares advice on how to find out about your locale, and provides a wealth of other information, including on the following goat topics:
- Purpose: Assessing the possible reasons for having goats in the first place
- Zoning: Suggestions where to get information to find out if goats are allowed in your community
- Space: Outline of basic space considerations: amount of space; structure size; fencing needs; and dry area requirements
- Feeding: Plant-based foods, minerals, water and more
- Time Commitment:Overview of what’s involved in raising goats, and the time involved on a daily basis
- General Care:Brushing, hoof trimming, exercise, and locating a proper Veterinarian
- More Research:Books, online resources, other goat enthusiasts—places to look for more information
