Raising meat birds is a great way to feed your family more sustainably. Here are two methods for raising meat birds and their results. As small farmers, we do our best to be conscious of where all of our food comes from. We aim to get as much as we can from local neighboring farms. […]
Urinary Calculi in Goats: What you Need to Know
So you think your goat is pretty fabulous and would rule the show ring. But where to start? Diving into the show world can be very intimidating if you’re just getting started and don’t have a good mentor to help prepare you. Urinary Calculi is one of the main causes of death in male goats. […]
Easy Chevre Recipe
Once you have dairy goats it’s usually on a matter of time before you decide to try your hand at making goat cheese. Chevre is an easy way to dive into your first cheese making experience. Making your own goat cheese can be super easy, and incredibly delicious.
So You Want Dairy Goats
When livestock becomes a part of your self-sufficiency journey, having a dairy animal is usually a part of that plan. Having a reliable dairy producer on your homestead allows for a lot of food freedom. Dairy goats are great way to achieve this. Dairy goats are an exciting prospect for any farm – but jumping […]
After The Kidding: Doe Care
Once the babies have been born, it’s important to give your doe some extra support. Keeping your doe healthy and strong during their gestation helps ensure an easy delivery and healthy kids on the ground. Labor and caring for new kids takes a lot out of your goat – be sure you’re giving her the […]
The Complete Kidding Kit
Be sure to have everything you need on hand for a successful kidding. A complete detailed list for all kidding situations and surprises.
