Are Goats Picky Eaters (& How Can You Get Them to Eat)?
You’ve likely heard the myth that goats will eat anything, but many goat owners would disagree. They find that many of their goats will only eat some types of hay, …
You’ve likely heard the myth that goats will eat anything, but many goat owners would disagree. They find that many of their goats will only eat some types of hay, …
For those who know me, you know that I love goats. And it’s no secret that goats are extremely popular to have on many homesteads. However, they can be a …
I’ve sometimes heard about giving goats diatomaceous earth to goats as a dewormer (among other benefits), but I didn’t know if this was a myth or if it had any …
Growing fodder is possible on just about every homestead and giving it to your goats (alongside their regular grazing) helps tremendously with nutrition. Fodder is commonly made of hay, straw, …
As I’m researching more about the kinds of livestock I’m interested in having on my homestead, ducks and goats are consistently in my top five. This begs the question—can ducks …
If you’re wondering how to keep your goats from getting stuck in a fence, you’ve come to the right place. Goats are fun, enjoyable animals to raise – but there’s …
Keeping a goat’s pen clean is an essential task on the homestead since goats can quickly develop worms or parasites, especially during warm or wet weather. At the same time, …
As I’m researching goats for my homestead, I’m constantly hearing goat owners talk about how their goats keep jumping their fences. To me, it seems like a lot of work …
I used hay to mulch my garden, so I know hay isn’t cheap. When it gets wet, it doesn’t take long for it to get moldy, so several bales can …
When you get goats, you’ll inevitably run into the question of whether to get bucks or not. While some prefer to just raise does, if you’re breeding or wanting goat …