Show goats are held to strict conformational standards, but we often overlook the fact that our own herds would benefit from those same conformational standards. Extra teats, bad legs, weak pasterns,
Delve into the business of goat landscaping, also known as targeted grazing, goatscaping, and even rent-a-goat. In this business, your herd is hired by a landowner to clear off an overgrown plot of land. T
Have you been considering getting a guard llama for your herd? You may have many questions such as: where can I find a good guard llama? How much should I expect to pay? Are there traits I should look
Does attempting to select the right minerals for your herd make your head spin? Do you know which three minerals are the primary keys to your herd’s health? How about the proper levels that shoul
Goat owners should be well-versed in the art of the FAMACHA check. We know that bright red mucous membranes of the eyes are a good sign while pale or white mucous membranes could indicate a heavy paras
With a heavy heart I need to find a new loving home for my small herd of super sweet awesome Nigerian milkers. Initially I wanted to sell them at their market value as milkers, perfect for someone wanting to
In today’s episode, we are talking to Ed Jodlowski, the breeder and owner of this year’s ADGA Grand National Champion doe. He is also the owner of Kickapoo Valley Dairy Goats and the current president o
If you’ve ever wondered about the importance of forage and hay testing to ensure your herd is receiving maximum nutrition, today’s episode will provide you with lots of valuable information. We are talking
In this bonus episode with Dr. Woody Lane, a livestock nutritionist and forage specialist and consultant, who’s the owner of Lane Livestock Services and the author of three books on forages, grazing, s
On Tuesday we are getting 2 Nigerian Dwarfs that should not be bred because they are smaller than normal. Which is okay by us. We just want to provide them with a forever home.
They are 13 month old sisters and the original owners lost their house, s
It can be a seemingly insurmountable challenge to balance the grazing needs of your herd with the necessity to maintain pasture and forage growth. If only there was a formula to strike that perfect balanc
Hi All, This isnt actually a goat for sale, BUT we have decided to sell our homestead in Blanco Texas (about an hour south of Austin and an hour North of San Antonio) and move across the country (to buy half of a family farm!). I thought I would shar
Herd shares are often considered to be a sneaky way to circumvent state laws prohibiting the sale of raw milk. But did you know that herd shares themselves are not legal in all 50 states? In addition, ther
Good day all... I have a first time momma who delivered triplets unassisted last week. She was a great momma for the first 7 days but now she is not letting her little ones nurse.
I have tried holding her and putting the kids on, but she struggles aga
Listeriosis can strike fear into the hearts of goats owners, not only because it needs prompt treatment to increase the odds of survival, and because it can be difficult to diagnose due to the fac
I'm sure this is new to no one who hand milks. Any suggestions for improving hand cramping while hand milking nigerians? I've been at it almost a month. In some ways, things are getting better, coordination, endurance, etc. Overall milking time
I just joined the forum and am a first time goat owner. I'm now the proud momma of 8 Nigerians of varying ages. 5 adult does, February '24 doeling, and 2 buck kids still on milk. One of my ladies is currently in milk, so that's been a
Have you ever thought about hosting guests on your farm for additional income, but were too unsure about the logistics to take the first step? Today’s podcast will offer clarity and may even inspire you to
