Prepping is all the rage and is here to stay. It comes under different labels . . . prepping, self-sufficiency, homesteading, emergency preparedness . . . they are all very similar and come down to survival of the most skilled and best prepared. When we started our homestead, we had self-sufficiency in mind. So much …
If you haven’t heard. Meat is being grown in labs. In fact two companies of now been approved by the USDA to sell it (GOOD & Upside Foods). Many others are trying to produce their own product too. It’s not quite on store shelves yet. But of those that have tasted it have said it’s …
What’s the difference between dairy vs meat vs fiber goats? Dairy goats are bred to produce large amounts of milk. You can still eat them. They just have a lower meat to bone ratio. Meat goats are bred to have more meat on their bones for a higher meat to bone ratio. And then you …
I was recently asked if you can make a full-time income off of raising goats. My answer . . . not likely, but also not impossible. It comes down to many factors including demand in your area, your personal finances you need to pay for, how big or small you live, whether or not you …
If you have goats, you likely already have an enclosure, feeders, waterers . . . the essentials. The following are 6 items that also come in handy when you have goats . . . 1. Goat Mineral This might seem like an obvious one to some. But not everybody has their goat on a good …
DISCLAIMER: This is what I’ve used for my own goats. I’m not a vet. The following was created by doing my own research. I’d encourage you to do the same for your own animals. Related Post: Treating Scours In Baby Goats If you raise goats, at some point you’ll likely be dealing with scours. I’ve …
These days you got to save money wherever you can. And goats are great at wasting hay. These are some ways we go about saving on hay costs with our own goats. Keep Hay Off The Ground Goats instinctually don’t want to eat hay that’s on the ground as it tends to get soiled. So, …
Having owned several goats over the years. You notice the similarities between goats and dogs. Here are the 5 similarities I have seen that caprines and canines share. 1.They Can Bond With You Goats love their people once they have bonded with them. They will call for you when they see or hear you and …
The recipes I’ve applied this to include ice cream, popsicles, Banana Cream Pie, Creme Brule, Pudding. But the possibilities are endless with tarts, dessert sauce, mille-feuille, trifle/parfait, flan, and even as a dessert filling for cream puffs and donuts. How far will you take it? Recommended Goat Products (clickable) Print Recipe Multipurpose Goats …
WARNING: SOME OF THE IMAGES IN THIS POST WILL BE GRAPHIC BUT ARE FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES! IF YOU’RE SQUEAMISH PLEASE CLICK AWAY! In the spring of 2022, we had a nuisance bear attack our goats. It killed a baby goat and injured my girl Roca pretty bad. She had been bitten on her shoulder and …
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