Raising goats teaches valuable lessons. Goats are popular additions to small farms and homesteading family's back yards. Goats are a versatile animals that can provide, milk, meat, and weed control. Some breeds of goat are raised for fiber, that is spun into yarn. They are mostly easy to keep, friendly and comical additions to the family farm. And, goats can be a handful! After raising goats, breeding, and caring for goats for fifteen years, I have compiled a list of 9 truths about … [Read more...]
Adding Animals to the Homestead
Somewhere along your homesteading journey, you will probably get the itch to start adding animals to the homestead. Or, the opportunity will present itself in an offer you can't refuse. Perhaps someone is giving away a flock of "free" chickens, or you fall in love with a baby goat and decide this is the right time for adding animals to the homestead. What Is the Right Time for Adding Animals to the Homestead? Whether it's a well planned adventure, or a series of events, you should have an … [Read more...]
Raising Miniature Goats, Cows, Chickens and Sheep
Raising miniature goats, chickens and livestock is possible on a small homestead. The more people who are moving towards a simpler way of life, living more self sustainably, are still interested in having a family milk provider. When you are raising a smaller family on a smaller homestead, you don't need a full size milk producer. What makes miniature livestock a good choice? Small breed livestock need less pastured, fenced land, less grain. In addition, these miniature members of farm … [Read more...]
Feeding Grain to Unruly Goats
I need to remember that not everyone has the same experiences in life. What is second nature to me, now, wasn't always that way. I had to learn different methods of handling our livestock, just like everyone else does. So here's a tip on how to feed grain to your goats and sheep. Not everyone will do it the way I do, but this works for me and it may help someone who is getting frustrated with the rude behavior seen while feeding grain to unruly goats! Recently I was … [Read more...]
