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 …
Preventing Hay Waste With Goats
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, …
5 Ways Goats Are Like Dogs
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 …
Oven Fried Chicken With Raw Goats Milk (gluten free)
When you own milk goats, you want to get as creative as possible with what you can do with all that milk. Why Soak Meat In Raw Goats Milk? Milk has been used for years as an good natural tenderizer. It softens meat without drying it out or making is mushy. Raw milk is full …
Mozzarella Cheese With Raw Goats Milk
The recipe is inspired by Joshua Weissman and his “30 Minute Homemade Fresh Mozzarella Cheese” video with a few small changes. As I’m using our raw goats milk, less rennet will be required for setting the milk. I also like to salt and stretch the cheese a little bit differently. Most recipes have you salt …
Banana Cream Pie With Raw Goats Milk (healthier version)
Universal Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe Here What Makes It Healthier? The original base recipe I referenced this from asked for twice the sugar and added butter to the custard mixture. Neither has been missed. This new and improved version is still pleasantly sweet without unnecessary sugars and fats. With my own crust recipe, sometimes …
Oatmeal Treats For Goats (Booster Options)
Goats love treats and these are no exception. They all but climb over the top of me for these dandies. Boosters Moringa Leaf Powder: Moringa is touted as the new super-food among dieters for it’s high nutrient content. It grows in warm places like India and Africa and originally was considered animal feed, or goat …
Rescues & Abusive Animal Sports
Without rescues, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals would have nowhere to go. They come from a variety of bad situations and several need rehab to become eligible for adoption. The following are several sports that you wouldn’t think are abusive at first glace. Educate yourself on the realities. Abusive Sports Money brings in evil people. …
Not Giving Grain To Goats In Milk
Giving goats grain while you milk them is something that is just automatically done in the milking world. It’s a treat that they LOVE and look forward to, as well as providing those few extra calories to make more milk. BUT, it also makes for very whiny loud goats. If you’re lucky it’s only around …
Healthier Meal & Snack Ideas For Toddlers/Kids
When I’d looked up meal ideas for a 1 year old, I wasn’t always happy with what I saw . . . hot dogs, canned fruits/vegetables, chips . . . though some ideas were great inspiration for me to make my own foods for my daughter. Like instead of buying frozen processed chicken nuggets, I …