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Can you have Goats and Friendly Neighbors too?
Think you need to live on 200 acres out in the country to enjoy the benefits of homesteading? 
Think again.
If you do your research, follow the ordinances of your location and take adequate precautions before bringing your first livestock home you will not only start out right with your goats but you will start out right with your neighbors too. 
 
Goat Guide Checklist - What you need to do before you bring your "kids" home. 
Have adequate shelter from the weather. 
If you live in a four-season area you will want a good sturdy building to house your goats in during heavy rain or snow. Luckily goats don't require anything too elaborate. In most cases, a shed or other sturdy outbuilding will work well as a makeshift barn. 
If, however, you live in a warmer climate then a lean-to will work great as well. Know the direction of the winds in your area and face your lean-to away from the wind. This will help to keep your goats a bit more sheltered from any storms. 
As long as your goats are warm and dry they will do just fine.  
 
Have good solid fencing in place.
This might be the most important step from your neighbor's viewpoint and for good ... more

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