When things get busy on the farm, keeping track of everyone’s needs can really get away from you. Tracking hoof trims, deworming, milking, breeding and more can get overwhelming. Did you know that keeping animal records written down in one place can make it all so much easier? If you are like me, then you have trouble remembering all of… Read More
How to Raise Goats Without Going Broke
I heard that goats were a great addition to the homestead because they practically pay for themselves. Between milk savings and the money you get from selling goat kids, we would hardly shell out anything to keep these goats. Ha! I’m glad I had heard the same information about chickens several years before and debunked it, so I knew to… Read More
How to Build a Sleeping Shelf for Your Goats
Let’s face it. Our goats are more than just livestock. They’re spoiled rotten. Often the TLC we provide does more than spoil the goats, though, it offers health benefits as well. It’s it awesome when it happens that way? That happens to be the case with a sleeping shelf. Joint support and foot rot prevention are just a couple of… Read More