https://thriftyhomesteader.com/brewers-grain-for-goats/
Spent brewers grain and distillers grain are popular feed for cattle, but are less commonly used to feed goats. We’ve used brew grain to feed our pigs and chickens for about ten years, but have
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If you've been looking for a smaller breed of goat that's parasite resistant, has excellent mothering skills, and comes in a variety of colors, the Arapawa goat from New Zealand might be a good fit, espe
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https://thriftyhomesteader.com/pygmy-goats-everything-you-need-to-know/
Pygmy goats are a miniature breed of domestic goat that originated in Africa. They are a popular choice as pets due to their manageable size, friendly demeanor, and low mainte
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Have you ever had a goat get an udder even though you are 100% sure she has not been anywhere close to a buck so could not possibly be pregnant? Normally, goats have to go through pregnancy
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Milk testing can provide you with a plethora of information about your does' milk production and the components of their milk, and you they can even earn milk stars, but a lot of people never get sta
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Some of the most common questions I receive from new goat owners are on the topic of manure management. Many new goat owners think they need to clean out the barn weekly or even daily, so in this epi
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It has been a couple of years since I needed help or answers and I'm glad to pop back in now.
The short of my question is about reasonable expectations of goats controlling thistles. My three ND wethers are 3 years ole and are currently in a l
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If your farm plans are bigger than your budget and you’re not even sure where to start, help is available. Your local USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service office can help
Read more…We will be building an 18' diameter round (safer in a hurricane) barn out of earthbags. It will have an interior space of around 200 sq feet. The goats will have a permanent paddock and play area attached to the front of the barn. I was going to buil
Read more…Hi there - What are your go to treats for goats? Wethers specifically. I feed free choice loose minerals, and free choice orchard grass hay and they have free access to a couple of acres of pasture to browse. 8 month old wether and doe. I know grain
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Whether you are interested in finding buck service or renting out your bucks, you don’t want to miss today’s episode with Dr. Jamie Stewart, Assistant Professor in Production Management Medicine
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Losing an animal to a predator is every goat owner’s worst nightmare. When it does happen, you want to know who did it and stop them from doing it again. But figuring out whodunnit can often be a challe
Read more…Hi I have young pet goats. Their horns are still growing and are a few inches long now. Goats where made to have horns so I don't believe in removing their horns. But I was wondering if there was a way to try and train the horns to grow straight back
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Rotational grazing is the key to parasite control. After all, if you limit infection of your goats, you limit the potential for them to become severely parasitized. But there is
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New restrictions on over-the-counter antibiotics used in livestock will start in June 2023. Until now, anyone could walk into a farm store and buy penicillins, sulfa drugs, and other antibiotics
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Raising baby goats, also known as kids, can be rewarding, fun, and exciting for both beginners and experienced goat keepers. Baby goats are known for their curious, playful nature, making them a pop
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If you are raising goats for meat or other products, marketing is a big part of a successful business.
In today's episode, we are talking to Leslie Svacina, owner of Cylon Rolling Acres, about wha
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I was convinced of the importance of necropsies after owning goats for only five years when a seemingly healthy doe suddenly started screaming and was dead an hour later. Without the necropsy, we never w
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Although I had heard of two people co-owning a goat before, I had never heard of four until I met today's guests when we were recording last week's episode on Pygmy goats.
In this episode, they tell
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https://thriftyhomesteader.com/meat-goats/
Meat goats are a relatively new addition to the United States. Although you can eat any goat, you will get more meat from goat breeds bred for meat production. We’ve listed 9 options below, starting with
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