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You may love goats and the idea of raising them, but how do you know whether raising goats is right for you?

The first order of business is finding out everything you can about goats. You get a good start by reading this book. I also recommend that you spend time around goats. Ask goat people you’ve met whether you can go to their farms and observe or even help with their goats. Firsthand experience gives you an idea of what goats need and how you like working with them.

Goats can live 15 years, or even longer. Unless you buy goats to be eaten, and especially if you plan to keep them as pets, remember that you’re taking on a long-term commitment just like you do when you get a dog or a cat.

The upcoming sections tell you more about considerations you need to mull over before you become a goat owner.