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 …

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 …

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 …

I’m interested in trying my hand at permaculture and silvopasture, so free-ranging my goats is a goal of mine. Goats are great mowers and if you didn’t already know, 10 …

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 …