Goats – Couch to Homestead

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, and if it touched the...

Are Goats Noisy (& How Do You Keep Them Quiet)?

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 little tricky to own if you live in a more...

Is Flaxseed Good for Goats?

Flaxseed is well-known for having healthy oils, but is it also good to use on the homestead, and in particular—with goats? I was curious to learn more, so I did some research to find out. Here's...

Is Diatomaceous Earth Good For Goats?

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 merit. So, I did some research to find...

The Best Goat Fencing: Everything You Need To Know

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 of the biggest issues I've seen come...

Is Fodder Good for Goats?

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,...