Goatzy Farm Journal

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


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...
Shepherds calmly moving sheep through a solid-sided single-file handling chute

How to Set Up a Sheep Chute for Low-Stress Handling

Learn how a sheep chute streamlines sorting, vaccinating, and trimming...
Galvanized steel goat cage with a sliding front gate in a sunlit barn

Cages for Goats: A Practical Guide to Safe Containment

Looking at cages for goats? Learn safe sizing, materials, and...
Goat barn set up with multiple kidding pens and a farmer tending a doe and kids

Goat Kidding Pens: How to Set Up Jugs for Kidding Season

Goat kidding pens help does bond with newborn kids safely....

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.