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We are always looking for ways to improve our goat yard. This helps keep boredom at bay and goats inside the yard.
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Goat Crash Course
We are running our end of year sale on our goat crash course! Learn about how to care for goats in this 10 lesson course that covers everything from getting goats, feed and fencing, basic treatments and so much more! This sale won't last long so make sure you get in the course while you still can!
As we head into winter, I have been making sure that my goats are good. I've done fecals, pregnancy tests, and put up hay and bedding. But one of the things I focus on is making sure that they are in good body condition BEFORE winter hits. Having a skinny goat going into winter can lead to death and that's not something I want to happen. So I make sure that they are plenty chunky before hand. In this blog post, I tell you how to do that. Goat Milk Recipes, Goat Herding, Canning Food, Raising Goats, Body Condition, Milk Coffee, Milk Recipes, Coffee Creamer, Screwed Up
Goat Milk Recipes
Goat Herding
Canning Food
Raising Goats
Body Condition
Milk Coffee
Milk Recipes
Coffee Creamer
Screwed Up
Why Is My Goat Skinny?
As we head into winter, I have been making sure that my goats are good. I've done fecals, pregnancy tests, and put up hay and bedding. But one of the things I focus on is making sure that they are in good body condition BEFORE winter hits. Having a skinny goat going into winter can lead to death and that's not something I want to happen. So I make sure that they are plenty chunky before hand. In this blog post, I tell you how to do that.
As we head into winter, I have been making sure that my goats are good. I've done fecals, pregnancy tests, and put up hay and bedding. But one of the things I focus on is making sure that they are in good body condition BEFORE winter hits. Having a skinny goat going into winter can lead to death and that's not something I want to happen. So I make sure that they are plenty chunky before hand. In this blog post, I tell you how to do that.
Why Is My Goat Skinny?
As we head into winter, I have been making sure that my goats are good. I've done fecals, pregnancy tests, and put up hay and bedding. But one of the things I focus on is making sure that they are in good body condition BEFORE winter hits. Having a skinny goat going into winter can lead to death and that's not something I want to happen. So I make sure that they are plenty chunky before hand. In this blog post, I tell you how to do that.
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Raising Ducks
Organizational Hacks
Tax Time
Tax Forms
Raising Chickens
End Of The Year
Autumn Garden
Tax Time Doesn't Need To Be Scary!
If you are low key freaking out about how you are going to tally up all your expenses for your homestead or farm, don't worry. I've got you covered. This tracker has made quick work of our monthly and yearly farm expenses, totals it up for the end of the year and allows us to fill out our Schedule F tax form with ease! No more guess work or missing expenses or income!
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Can Green Beans
Odds And Ends
Tractor Supplies
Meat Chickens
Garden Stuff
Buying Guide
Talk About
Goats
How Much Do Goats Cost?
I don't think that most people truly understand how much livestock in general cost. Sure, the initial purchase is realively small. But the on going upkeep of that animal can very expensive, very quick. In this blog post, I talk about not only the cost of acquiring an animal, but the cost of their on going care.
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Best Coffee Creamer
Homestead Tips
Coffee Creamer Recipe
Gut Issues
Creamer Recipe
Good Coffee
The Bill
Want Goat Milk Creamer?
As someone that has gut issues, I have struggled for years to find a good coffee creamer that doesn't break the bank, tastes good, and is healthy. When I tell you that my goat milk coffee creamer recipe fits the bill, it fits it to a T. My girls give me a far amount of milk every day and this is a great way to use it up.
Over the years, I've had a lot of people ask me what to buy as they stat their homesteads. The list varies greatly, but some of it is pretty basic. In this blog post, we talk about homesteading supplies that you will need for your livestock, gardens, and more. Pressure Canner, What To Buy, Green Beans, Great Recipes
Pressure Canner
What To Buy
Green Beans
Great Recipes
Homestead Supplies To Buy
Over the years, I've had a lot of people ask me what to buy as they stat their homesteads. The list varies greatly, but some of it is pretty basic. In this blog post, we talk about homesteading supplies that you will need for your livestock, gardens, and more.
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Pine Shavings
Your Trash
Feed Bags
Trash Bag
Reuse Recycle
What I Need
Spending Money
Shopping Bags
Dog Food
Reusing Feed Bags
Don't just throw away those feed bags! There are so many things that you can do with those feed bags! In this blog post, I talk about all the ways that you can reuse/ recycle feed bgas so that you don't fill up your trash can with those valuable bags.
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Breeding Goats
How Many Kids
Keep Track
The Basics
Things That
What Are Herd Health Sheets?
Taking care of goats can be time consuming, especially if you are trying to keep track of a lot of information. I have found that these herd health sheets make it a lot easier! In this blog post, I talk about what you should be tracking with your own sheets as well as what we track and why.
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Give Yourself Some Grace
Livestock Auction
Curious Creatures
A Goat
Throw In The Towel
Favorite Animal
Before you get goats... ask this
Goats are some of the coolest creatures on our farm. In fact, they are my favorite animal on the farm. But there are a lot of different things that you should be asking about before you buy goats. Things like worming schedules, illnesses, and hardiness just to name a few. In this blog post, I go over the various things I ask whenever I buy a goat
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Goat Kidding
Puppy Pads
Give Birth
Baby Goats
Bottle Feeding
Heart Melting
Family Pet
Are you ready for kidding season?
For some of us, we are anxiously awaiting fall kidding season! In this blog post, I talk about the various items we have on hand and ready to go when we have a momma that is kidding. I can't wait to have bouncing baby goats!
Yes! Don't get me wrong, it's hard. And yes, there are times were I have wanted to throw in the towel. But it is so worth it. The feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. Knowing that I am helping heal the Earth and soil. Knowing that I am being a good steward to my chunk of land. It's worth allt he heartbreak, blood, sweat and tears. Homestead Life, Homesteading Skills, Homestead Living, Start Where You Are, The Homestead, Writing Blog Posts, Practical Advice
Homestead Life
Homesteading Skills
Homestead Living
Start Where You Are
The Homestead
Writing Blog Posts
Practical Advice
Is Homesteading Worth It?
Yes! Don't get me wrong, it's hard. And yes, there are times were I have wanted to throw in the towel. But it is so worth it. The feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. Knowing that I am helping heal the Earth and soil. Knowing that I am being a good steward to my chunk of land. It's worth allt he heartbreak, blood, sweat and tears.
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Goat Feeders
Goat Fencing
Milking Goats
Goat Fence
Milk Goats
Goat Feeder
Goat Health
Goat Pen
Goat Milking
Goat 101
Have you wished there was a goat crash course to help you over the hurdles of owning goats? Or are you looking to get goats but you're not sure where to start? Our Goat Crash Course is a great way for new goat owners to get their feet under them and help them learn about these amazing creatures!
Before you feel bad, know that we have all made these mistakes and more. But if you are new to homesteading, read here about how to avoid these pitfalls and learn to give yourself some grace.
Mistakes New Homesteaders Make
Before you feel bad, know that we have all made these mistakes and more. But if you are new to homesteading, read here about how to avoid these pitfalls and learn to give yourself some grace.
a goat with its mouth open and the words need a goat crash course?
Goat 101
Have you wished there was a goat crash course to help you over the hurdles of owning goats? Or are you looking to get goats but you're not sure where to start? Our Goat Crash Course is a great way for new goat owners to get their feet under them and help them learn about these amazing creatures!