Learn how to confidently care for chickens, goats, and other livestock on your homestead. From choosing the right breeds to feeding, housing, and health tips, this is your go-to resource for starting and maintaining a thriving barnyard.
Mastitis in goats can be really frustrating. It’s a painful inflammation of the udder, often caused by infection, and it’s a real headache for anyone caring for dairy goats. Left untreated, it can impact milk production and even harm your…
Feeding bottle baby goats might seem like a big challenge at first, but it’s really not, I promise! These little ones, often orphaned or rejected by their mothers, need extra care and attention to grow up healthy and strong. With…
Goats are notorious for their curiousness, nibbling on anything from their favorite hay to the occasional piece of cardboard (not that they should!). But, eventhough they’ll nibble on about anything at least once, it doesn’t mean they should actually eat…
Trying to find some breeds of chickens that lay white eggs? Wanting to add some white-shelled eggs to your egg basket? If so, I have some suggestions for you! As a fellow homesteader, I know that keeping chickens for eggs…
If you’re new to raising dairy goats, one of the first things you’ll need to do is familiarize yourself with the basic goat terminology. I’ve compiled a list of goat terms you’ll encounter when raising goats, from breeding and milking…
If you’re thinking of buying your first goat, congratulations! You’re in for a real treat. Goats are intelligent, friendly animals that make great companions, and they produce delicious, nutritious milk that you’ll love. If you’ve never owned goats before, the…
Are your chickens not laying eggs right now? As a chicken keeper, there are few things more satisfying than collecting fresh eggs from your very own flock. But what happens when those eggs suddenly stop coming? It can be a…
Welcome! This post is a roundup of all the articles I’ve written in the “Raising Dairy Goats for Beginners” series. If you’re new and wondering how to raise dairy goats, you’re in the right place! Below you will find all…
Choosing the best dairy goat breeds for your homestead or farm is a fun part of getting dairy goats! Each goat is unique (and hilarious, and fun, and silly, and sweet, and mischievous… lol), and, ok, yes, they can sometimes…
Goat housing is one of the most important things you need to have in place before you bring your first dairy goat home. Goats require shelter that is dry, well-ventilated, and not super drafty. The shelter should also protect them…