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 ...
How to Build a Goat Shed with a Loft Bed for Almost $0
My husband and I had made the decision to branch out from chickens and buy our first goat. Obviously, we were a little green about the whole thing because we only purchased one (and one goat quickly ...
Goat Pregnancy & Birth: All You Need to Know About Goat Kidding
Do you remember the first time you held your child? Oh, I do! He was 9 pounds 11 ounces at 3 weeks early, had a full head of red hair, and was the most precious little thing I have ever seen. As you ...
How to Make Creamy and Healthy Goat Milk Soap (With or Without Lye)
You can use goat milk for many things; making cheesecakes, candies, fudge, ice cream. But have you ever considered making a rich, creamy soap out of it? Well, if not, this is your lucky ...
Goat Milk Uses: 23 Genius Ideas to Utilize Goat Milk on Your Everyday Live
What can you do with milk goats? I know some might be very familiar with goat’s milk and put it to use right away. But for some, it is rather intimidating. So today I wanted to share with you ...