https://thriftyhomesteader.com/dairy-goat-breed/
Because everyone's dairy needs are different, there is no single best breed of dairy goat. Learn which breeds excel in which traits.
Read more…What do I do about a 2 day postpartum momma with lopsided udder/teats? Milk comes out of both years but the bigger one seems to be a little slower to let down when I have milked some out to ensure it was working.
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/mites-in-goats/
Skin problems in goats are fairly common and can be quite confusing. Mites cause mange, which is just one of the reasons that a goat can suffer from hair loss, dry skin, thickening of skin, scabs, and
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/cache-valley-virus/
Until recently, most goat breeders had never heard of Cache Valley Virus. I heard about it two years ago when an animal scientist told me that they were having a horrible time with it in their rese
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goats-and-chickens/
Have you thought about adding chickens to your goat farm? Have you heard about keeping chickens and goats together? Maybe you already have chickens and the challenges with the goats are driving you
Read more…Hi, we just got our first doe in milk on Saturday! Last night and this morning though her milk has had a strong pink tint to it. Any ideas what this could be and how to fix it? Is it safe to drink? Thanks! Melissa
Read more…Hi, my name is Leslie and I'm new to the site. I have 3 wethers (triplet brothers all arrived together in June 2020) just about to turn one year old. I have my first question regarding significant itching and stomping of feet and possible mites. I gu
Read more…Hi, everyone! This is my first time writing on this forum. :) We have four adorable goats on our farm, and one is pregnant (our first!) due around June 21st. I have a couple questions. My goats have access to our horses’ mineral block, and I’ve seen
Read more…Hello! I'm new here and a new goat mama! Our breeder gave us this goat yesterday with this odd lump underneath its anus. I can't figure out what it is and she wasn't sure either. He is a 9 week old buckling. He is eating and going to the bathroom fin
Read more…Hi there! I am new to this group and so happy to be here! I live in rainy Bellingham, WA and have two wethers - Mr. Brown & Al - that are about 11 months old. I am a first time goat owner who has experienced my fair share of goat complexities over th
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/buying-goats-mistakes/
How do you avoid scams when buying goats? Should you buy registered goats? How do you know you’re buying healthy goats?
If you are getting started with goats or still building your herd, you pro
Read more…One of our does gave birth to 5 babies on Saturday. They all seem healthy and strong but Mamma is struggling today. I noticed she didn't eat her scoop of grain, something that is unheard of for her. She has plenty of alfalfa mix and she shares her
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/selling-goats/
If you are new to selling goats, you might feel like you can’t say “no” to any potential buyers. I am here to tell you otherwise.
You will hear two main points today as I tell you a few stories of peopl
Read more…My name is Annie and I live with my husband at Tambo Upper in East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
I recently purchased two ND goats, a buck called Bruno and a wether called Anthony. They are beautiful boys and I love them to bits. I am also get
Read more…https://thriftyhomesteader.com/goat-dewormers/
Since parasite research in goats is always evolving, I was excited to see that the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control has revised their dewormer usage chart. Although most of the d
Read more…Hello! We are hoping to add some does in milk to our Kansas homestead soon! We welcome any advice you have for starting off with goats! We have about 5 acres with chickens, pigs, a dog and cat. A large portion of that is a cedar forest. Could we let
Read more…I am finally going to build a structure for my bucks! I am working on creating the design right now, so I wanted to see if anyone had some tips or suggestions. I am struggling to find how big this shelter should be (how much square footage should a g
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