Buying guide
How to kit out a small herd
Goats, sheep and mini cattle need the same basic routine: hoof trimming every 6-8 weeks, safe handling and a clean milking setup if you're in dairy. Doing it yourself saves hundreds a year in vet and farrier visits.
Buy for the animal you have: goat hoof shears differ from sheep and cattle tools, and milking units are sized by teat count and flow. A barn camera lets you check kidding or calving from the house.
Sharp beats strong
Sharp, spring-loaded hoof shears cut cleanly with less pressure and fewer mistakes.
Start with a stand
A milking or trimming stand keeps the animal steady and saves your back.
Watch from the house
A Wi-Fi or 4G barn camera means no 2 a.m. walks during kidding season.