Kidding pens for goats

The last issue of Hobby Farms magazine contained an article about building lambing jugs that looked pretty straight forward and simple so I convinced my DH that this would be a great weekend project for us. Now, don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of cattle panels and baling twine and have used said items for many an impromptu pen, cage, enclosure...whatever, but there comes a time when you think..maybe I should just build something that is specifically designed for the intended purpose. So…

Goat kidding doesn't have to be a daunting task! With the right information and tools, you can successfully navigate this process.

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We knew we would need to build kidding stalls this year and there were so many options on what we could do. You can purchase something already made like this… however, these are super expensive and…

No matter where you live and how you house your goats, there are some things you should definitely consider including in their pen.