Goatzy Farm Journal

Guides, comparisons, and practical advice to make everyday farm work easier


Portable sheep pen made from connected panels in a pasture

Portable Sheep Pens: Choose a Safe, Flexible Setup

Compare portable sheep pens by panel spacing, setup, stability, and...
A conventional manual headgate attached to a small-ruminant handling race

Goat Headgate Guide: Types, Fit, and Safe Selection

Learn how a goat headgate works, compare manual and self-catching...
Unbranded goat-sized squeeze chute in a farm barn

Squeeze Chutes for Goats: Fit, Safety, and Setup Guide

Learn how a squeeze chute for goats works, compare restraint...
Galvanized-steel sheep squeeze chute in a farm handling area

Sheep Squeeze Chute: How to Choose and Use One Safely

A sheep squeeze chute can simplify safe handling. Learn sizing,...
Clean livestock feeding pen with goats and sheep around a covered hay feeder

Feeding Pens: A Practical Guide for Safer Livestock Feeding

Learn how feeding pens improve livestock access, reduce feed mess,...
Removable galvanized-steel stock rack fitted in a pickup bed

Stock Rack for a Pickup: Safe Livestock Hauling Guide

Learn how to choose a stock rack for pickup use,...
Sheep tilt table in a clean farm workspace

Sheep Tilt Table: Safe Handling and Buying Guide for Farms

Learn how a sheep tilt table supports safer hoof trimming...
Portable livestock pen in a pasture

Portable Livestock Pens: How to Choose the Right Setup

Compare portable livestock pens by size, safety, mobility, and animal...
Covered hay feeder and sheep in a practical farm setting

Sheep Equipment: A Practical Guide for Every Flock

Choose sheep equipment for safer handling, cleaner feeding, lower waste,...
A sturdy steel sheep head gate at the end of a handling race with a calm sheep

Sheep Head Gate Guide: Safer Handling and Restraint Tips

A sheep head gate keeps restraint safe and calm. Compare...
Row of straw-bedded lambing pens with ewes and newborn lambs in a barn

Lambing Jugs: A Practical Guide to Safer Newborn Lambs

Learn how lambing jugs protect newborn lambs, the right size...
European shepherd beside sheep in a steel handling race with a headgate

Sheep Headgate: How to Pick the Right Restraint Setup

A sheep headgate keeps ewes secure for shearing, hoof trimming,...
European shepherd using a sheep chair to trim a ewe's hoof in a barn

Sheep Chair Guide: Easier Hoof Trimming and Sheep Care

A sheep chair makes hoof trimming and grooming calmer and...
Goats feeding from a clean roofed steel grain feeder in a farm pen

Grain Feeders for Goats: A Practical Feeding Guide for Owners

Choosing grain feeders for goats the right way cuts waste,...
A European rancher inspecting a steel cattle holding pen system at golden hour on a US ranch

Holding Pens for Cattle: Design, Space and Safety Tips

Learn how holding pens for cattle should be sized, laid...

Featured Article

Why Every Goat Owner Needs a Quality Goat Stand

Learn how the right stand improves safety, makes trimming easier, and reduces stress for your animals.