This course covers :-
Defra and trading standard requirements
The different breeds of dairy goat
Housing goats
Feeding adult goats and kids
The common diseases and disorders associated with dairy goats
Breeding dairy goats
In the morning after a welcoming cup of tea/coffee we will join the dairy goats in the barn for some practical work,
where we will learn how to recognise healthy goats, how to tell when they are ill, and how to treat them with
drenches, injections, pour ons and hoof trimming. We will examine what to look for in a quality animal, what
to avoid and why. With lots of hands on work we will come to an understanding of the animals world, then
after watching a DVD on dairy goats and eating a light lunch, we will, with the benefit of the mornings
practical work, go through the 5 freedoms of animal welfare, as they apply to dairy goats.
The course is restricted to a maximum of five persons, and with a relaxed atmosphere, we try to ensure
that everyone gets the most out of the course that they can. Everyone gets a free copy of
'Goatkeeping without the nonsense' as a reminder of the topics covered during the day, and as a
useful source of further informaton.
This course covers :-
Defra and trading standard requirements
Housing pygmy goats
Feeding adult and kid pygmy goats
The common diseases and disorders of pygmy goats
Breeding pygmy goats
In the morning after a welcoming cup of tea/coffee we will join the pygmys in the barn for some practical work,
where we will learn how to recognise healthy goats, how to tell when they are ill, and how to treat them with
drenches, injections, pour ons and hoof trimming. We will examine what to look for in a quality animal, what
to avoid and why. With lots of hands on work we will come to an understanding of the animals world, then
after watching a DVD on pygmy goats and eating a light lunch, we will, with the benefit of the mornings
practical work, go through the 5 freedoms of animal welfare, as they apply to pygmy goats.
The course is restricted to a maximum of five persons, and with a relaxed atmosphere, we try to ensure
that everyone gets the most out of the course that they can. Everyone gets a free copy of
'Goatkeeping without the nonsense' as a reminder of the topics covered during the day, and as a
useful source of further informaton.
This course covers
DEFRA and Trading standards regulations
Show regulations and how to enter
Breed standards and conformation
Handling and preparing a goat
What to take to a show
Ever fancied showing a goat, but been put off by not knowing which rules and regulations apply?
Have you been dismayed by the standard of the opposition?
Do you think you could show your goat and win, if only you knew the secrets of preparing your goat?
Are your girls as good as any in the showring, and would prove it if only...........?
This course takes you through the breed standards,
the protocol of showing. .
It explains how champions are made, the preparation and work needed to win.....
Taught by a trained judge and show ring veteran
course includes a light lunch
A confidence booster before you take the plunge
Dairy goat courses
Sunday 11th October 2009, 22nd November, 13th December.all courses full, e-mail for 2010 dates
Pygmy goat courses
Sunday 18th October 2009, 15th November, 6th December.All courses full, e-mail for 2010 dates
Goat Showing course
Sunday 1st November course full, e-mail for 2010 dates
2010 courses
dairy goat courses Sunday 4th April, 2nd May, 6th June
Pygmy goat courses Sunday 10th April, 9th May
The tutor
The tutor has a Bsc hons., and is qualified in adult education (City and guilds 7307 stages 1 and 2), as well as decades of experience in smallholding and goatkeeping.
Prices
All courses £90 for adults (over 16 years) £50 for children aged 12-15 (All children to be accompanied by a fee paying adult)
I am sorry but children under 12 are not allowed on the courses.
Fees include a light lunch, and include a free copy of 'Goatkeeping without the nonsense' courses run from 10 am to 4 pm
For further details E-mail us at:- penborngoats@btinternet.com
Thank you very much for your kind hospitality on Sunday. Your calm and patience soothes more than just your lovely goats.
Mum and I really enjoyed the course - and thank you very much for sending on the book; a superb reminder of all you covered and more
Just to say how much we valued our course with you on Sunday, we are now preparing ourselves for the arrival of two GG kids....many thanks for all the advice.
A delightful experience
An excellent informative/hands on course, highly recommended
This was an excellent course, very hands on and friendly.Pete Oldfields love of his goats and the subject comes over so well. I cannot praise him enough.
Massively helpful- thank you
Excellent course and well worth doing- thank you. Peter was very knowledgeable and good at putting the information across and very approachable
Excellent day with good hands on experience and information from an excellent tutor.
