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Goats

a pallet made goat shelter out in a goat pasture

How to Build a DIY Goat Shelter

March 19, 2025

Pallets are a frugal homesteader’s best friend! When we first moved to our farmhouse, we used pallets for our pigs for years. Just a year ago, we switched to hog fencing, and it seems like it’s shifting worse than the pallets. I love rotating my sheep and goats in smaller pastures because we have a …

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How to Trim Goat Hooves

October 16, 2024

If you own goats or are thinking about adding goats to your homestead, trimming their nails is something you will need to keep up with. The good news is that you can do it easily with a goat stand. If you don’t have a goat stand, there are other options. I’ve been raising Nigerian Dwarf …

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how to cover goat horns

Do Pool Noodles Actually Work on Goats? How to Cover Horns

September 17, 2024

Let’s go back to 2018 when I searched for my first goats to bring to the homestead. I’m still in awe that I’m living my dream out in the country and sharing my home with my kids and a baby mini pig at this point. We had 25 chickens, a dog, barn cats, and kittens, …

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how to prepare goats for breeding season

How to Prepare Your Goats for a Successful Breeding Season

September 16, 2024

Breeding season is around the corner, and if you’re a livestock farmer or homesteader, it’s time to get your goats ready. I’ve been breeding my goats for the past five years, and I feel confident sharing with you ways to prepare your goats for breeding season. Maybe you are thinking about getting a buck to …

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best hay for goats in winter

The Best Hay to Feed Goats in Winter Cold

December 5, 2023

As a fellow homesteader and goat owner, I know firsthand the importance of finding the right animal feed, especially during the harsh winter months. Not only do you want something that will keep your goats healthy and happy, but you also want to keep your feed costs down without sacrificing quality. I’m excited to share …

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how to care for goats

How to Care for Goats Important Tips for Beginners

December 4, 2023

Oh, my goodness, writing this post has pulled on my heartstrings! My goats were not only kids, but my kids were so little! It’s all worth it, from the babies to the milk to watching them run and jump around. If you are thinking about goats as your first farm animal, I recommend checking this …

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the best hay feeders for goats

Guide to The Best Hay Feeder for Goats

October 30, 2023

Let me tell you, trying to figure out the best way to feed our cute goats can be quite the challenge, am I right? Like us, they need their greens for good health, and hay is a massive part of their leafy buffet. But, oh boy, finding the perfect hay feeder feels like looking for …

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minnow best goats for beginners to start with

The Best Goats for Beginners to Raise on the Homestead

October 17, 2023

I’ve always wanted a farm, and never had my heart set on goats, but now that I’ve had goats for over five years, I couldn’t image the homestead without them. Raising goats is fun and rewarding and comes with a little bit more skill than starting with chickens. I love the personality of some of …

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