Forum

Blog Posts

updates

Posted by kenneth spear on December 19, 2020 at 9:49am

 our girls are really getting big now, and showing . they will be due late March early April, we r so excited .  we wanted, to wish you all a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.   will keep u all posted later, bout our girls

Read more…
Comments: 0
Tags:

My ND goats

Posted by Julia M Willams on January 2, 2017 at 2:26pm

Hi everyone! I thought maybe you all might want to see some pictures of my goats. So here they are, I hope you enjoy them...

I'm glad they don't mind the snow, because we're sure getting a lot this year!…

10604000297?profile=original 10604000865?profile=original

Read more…

A Year (and a half) in Review

Posted by Naomi D'Andrea on December 11, 2016 at 9:29pm

Bought the kids July 2015. Bred Mira January, first travel and goat-sitters March, babies June, learned how to milk, sold babies August, started playing with chevre and cheddar, built cheese press, rigged a sort of cheese cave, expanded goat yard, added more play structures for the goats...

...and I keep putting off the eternal question from Willow, "Can I keep another doe next year?" I keep waiting for the proverbial bloom to fall. I waited to see if she'd get tired of the constant…

Read more…
Comments: 3
Tags:

Old Haunt Blog Announcement!

Posted by Old Haunt Farm on May 21, 2016 at 6:41am

Hi Folks!

I'm announcing my new (still being edited and added to, but published) farm website complete with blog! I wanted to put the blog link here, since it's about my recent (and first) kidding experience. I've gotten a TON of support here over the past few weeks, and I thought I'd share this story with you as a sort of thank you! I hope you enjoy it! Here's the link...…

Read more…

Videos

Latest Activity

Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
When to stop milking during pregnancy?
This is a popular question this time of year as goats are getting pregnant and some are getting close to kidding this winter!
For more information, check out ...
Kidding in winter: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/kidding-in-winter/
Hypocalcemia in Goats: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/hypocalcemia-in-goats/
Kidding in Cold Weather: https://thriftyhomesteader.com/kidding-in-cold-weather/
My free online course on getting ready for kidding season:…
See More
Friday
Connie Aase is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Friday
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a discussion
Kiko Goats | For the Love of Goats Podcast
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/kiko-goats/
If you’ve been thinking about a meat breed and are looking for one that does well on pasture and forage, is parasite resistant, and hardy in general, the Kiko might be the breed for you.
In today’s episode we are talking to Karen Kopf of Kopf Canyon Ranch in Idaho about their experience raising dairy goats and then switching to meat goats and specifically Kiko goats. One of the reasons I wanted to interview Karen is because of the amazing records they…
See More
Nov 30
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a discussion
Rabies in Goats | For the Love of Goats Podcast
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/rabies-in-goats/
Although rabies in goats is not common, it is possible. In today’s episode we are talking to Dr. Kevin Pelzer, a Professor of Large Animal Clinical Science, Production Management Medicine at the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech.
We are talking about how goats can get rabies, as well as the symptoms, diagnosis, and vaccination options. Rabies in goats looks considerably different than the stereotypical rabid dog, and…
See More
Nov 23
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Extended Lactations in Nigerian Dwarf Goats
Who says these little does can't milk for two or even three years? In the last four years, all of our does have milked for two or three years without re-breeding, except one. That means we've had about a dozen Nigerian dwarf does with extended lactations. In this livestream, I'm talking about what that means and how to do it.
Here’s the link to the mineral cheat sheet that I mentioned in the video: https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/goat-minerals-comparison-chart
Link to the Free Copper…
See More
Nov 21
Stephanie Myers posted a status
We just started with homesteading this year. We have 7 does and a wether. We were told that the does had a buck visit (break into) their pen back in August and September so we are hoping to see kids from all of them in the coming months.
Nov 21
Comments: 1
  • Tammy Gallagher Hi there Stephanie!
    Congrats on your new adventures- boy, starting out with 7 pregnant does as a new homesteader is really taking the bull by the horns- LOL!
    Miniature breeds are pregnant about 145 days and standards about 150. So if you have miniatures exposed on August 1st, that would give you a due date of December 29.
    If you want to know for sure, you could have your vet draw blood. Sometimes that is better than sitting and waiting without knowing =)
    Here are some articles for you. You will…
    Nov 21
Stephanie Myers updated their profile photo
Nov 21
Hellen Barbara is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Nov 21
Stephanie Myers is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Nov 19
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a discussion
Pneumonia in Goats | For the Love of Goats Podcast
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/pneumonia-in-goats/
When some people hear a goat cough, pneumonia is often the first thing that comes to mind, but it is really not common in goats. A cough is also not a good indication of whether a goat has pneumonia or when it has recovered from pneumonia.
In today’s episode we are talking to Dr. Michael Pesato, Assistant Clinical Professor of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at Mississippi State University. He is board certified with the American Board of…
See More
Nov 16
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
Parasites: Can it work if you do everything wrong?
You might see someone on social media say that they are doing all the wrong things -- deworming on a schedule, rotating dewormers, etc -- and it's "working" for them. But is is really? Why don't their goats have a problem with dewormer resistance? The answer is, the worms are resistant, but it is not a problem on this particular farm. Why? That's the question I'm answering in today's live stream!
You can find Thrifty Homesteader on ...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriftyHomesteader/…
See More
Nov 15
Dushel Tesla is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Nov 12
Jessica Matich is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Oct 30
Jessica Matich updated their profile
Oct 30
Jeremy Monica is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Oct 27
CainO posted a status
Is this Ning 2.0 or 3.0?

Looks like 3.0

Maybe that's why it doesn't look like what I am use to. I use to be a developer.
Oct 24
Comments: 3
  • Thrifty Homesteader Team We don’t really like the new version either. We were hoping traffic would go up with a mobile-first version, but it has actually gone down, so not sure how long this group will be here.
    Nov 12
  • CainO OK, I thought it looked different then before... I know 2.0 is the old one; I just upgraded one of mine to 3.0, and I like 2.0 better. The only thing good so far that I like about 3.0, is that you can make money off memebership fees. Most of what I do, I don't charge for, so I only charge for one of them. I left Ning when they started forcing people to 3.0, and recently came back. 3.0 is better then it was back then, but I still like 2.0 better. In fact; 1.0 was even more better, but they did…
    Nov 2
  • Thrifty Homesteader Team We recently upgraded, although I don’t know which version.
    Oct 25
CainO updated their profile
Oct 24
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a video
4 Ps of Marketing Your Homestead Business
If you think marketing is all about promoting your products, that is only one of the 4 Ps of marketing! The other 3 are just as important!
Sign up for our monthly marketing newsletter: https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/marketing-newsletter
You can find Thrifty Homesteader on ...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriftyHomesteader/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriftyhomesteader/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thriftyhomesteader/
-------
My Website:…
See More
Oct 24
Thrifty Homesteader Team posted a discussion
Johne’s Disease in Goats | For the Love of Goats Podcast
https://thriftyhomesteader.com/johnesdisease/
If you have goats, or if you are considering getting goats, you should be aware of Johnne’s disease. It is an infectious disease that is highly contagious, and there is no cure.
Today’s guest is Dr. Michael Pesato, an Assistant Clinical Professor of Food Animal Medicine and Surgery at Mississippi State University. He is a board certified practitioner with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in Food Animal Practice.
See More
Oct 19
Rachael Tracey is now a member of Nigerian Dwarf Dairy Goats
Welcome Them!
Oct 17
More…

Books written by Deborah Niemann

 

 

 

 

 

 

Order this book on Kindle!

We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Need goat equipment?

Yogurt Maker

2-quart milk pail


Mineral feeder (put minerals in one side and baking soda in the other!)

 

Whether you're a long time dwarf goat breeder or just considering getting a couple backyard pets, you're welcome to join us!