About four years ago, I brought home my first doe to start my homestead dairy. Phoebe was “in milk” because her kids had been weaned hours earlier. By the time I got her home, her udder was so huge I ...
How to Train Your Goats to Use a Litter Box (and Save $40 Easily)
I am a full-time homesteader living on a tight budget. I am always looking for ways to save money. For a while, one of my most significant homesteading expenses was buying straw or other bedding for ...
31 Goat Breeds for Milk, Meat, & Fiber You’ll Need on the Farm
“Stubborn old goat!” Have you ever heard that phrase? In my experience, goats can be pretty stubborn, but they can also be really useful too. Now, you may remember, we gave you an article a few ...
6 Things You Need to Understand About Versatile Miniature Goat Breeds
Have you ever heard the term 'pygmy goat' or 'dwarf goat' and wondered what people were talking about? Well, you’ll want to be in the know on this topic because pygmy goats and Nigerian dwarf goats ...
23 Inspiring Goat Sheds & Shelters That Will Fit Your Homestead
It was a crisp, fall day when we pulled up the steep mountain road. I looked past the farm house and there she was. The most beautiful white pygmy goat I had ever seen. We knew then, that she was ...
Goat Fencing: 6 Important Tips to Consider to Build the Perfect Fence
Are you the proud owner of goats? Are you considering becoming a proud owner of goats? Well, if so, the first thing you need to consider is the type of fencing you are going to use to keep your ...
Bottle Feeding Goats: 10 Important Points You Need to Consider
‘Goat Mom’….if you ever see this sticker on the back of a pick-up truck, you’ll know that you probably just passed me on the highway. Yes, I get a lot of strange looks, and it makes a lot of people ...
How to Trim a Goat’s Hooves in 5 Simple Steps to Prevent Infection
For some people, homesteading is scary. You have to deal with animals, plants, and a whole new different lifestyle. Well, one thing I’m learning to overcome is the fear of trimming my goats’ hooves. ...
How to Milk a Goat in 10 Easy Steps (and How to Properly Store the Milk)
Why did you invest in goats? Was it to clear your land, to have as a pet, to use as a meat source, or to raise as a dairy source? Well, for me, it was for many of the reasons I just mentioned. I ...