In this book, hobby goat keepers and anyone looking to acquire goats will learn how to care for these friendly farm animals in a species-appropriate manner with relatively little effort. The author also provides ideas for summer-only housing, including how to build a mobile shelter for the goats, and explains how to set up a pasture effectively and what conditions are necessary for year-round care of the animals. Additionally, this book contains all the essential information about goat anatomy, physiology, and behavior, proper feeding, how to prevent and treat diseases, and what to consider in breeding as well as in milk and meat production.