Goats

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 …

I’m currently planning my homestead and as goats are one of my top choices of livestock, I’ve been doing plenty of research on how to raise and manage them. One …

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 …

On my homestead, I’m a big fan of letting nature take the wheel as much as possible, but one of the toughest subjects I’ve faced so far is dehorning and …

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, …

Keeping a goat’s pen dry is challenging, but necessary to reduce parasites, worms, and bacteria from spreading. When it comes to flooring and bedding, I prefer the deep litter method, …