<p><b>No buts: discover the addictive joy of raising goats</b></p><p>Goats are amazing, multi-talented creatures that have been domesticated for over 10,000 years. As well as being a source of food, clothes, and milk, they''re wonderful companions: cute, intelligent, and playful¿and often as friendly and attentive as dogs. In addition, they make endearing noises and¿according to ancient Ethiopian legend¿discovered coffee. So what''s holding you back? The new edition of <i>Raising Goats For Dummies</i> rebuts all your excuses, and shows you why having one¿or, actually, a few¿of these companionable ruminants (cud-chewing animals) in your life will bring you great joy, and, if you choose, unbeatable homemade milk and cheese¿and possibly a cozy new sweater.</p><p>A happy goat aficionado since 1998, Cheryl K. Smith takes you from the grassroots of raising your goat¿choosing and buying the breed you want, building and maintaining goat-friendly housing¿to more elevated terrain, including how