Hi friends!  Last week we talked about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  Today I’m going to dive into that a little deeper and talk about why you should start with smaller livestock like sheep and goats instead of cattle.  We’re going to talk about meat and dairy and risk management, especially through those beginner phases where lots of mistakes and learning happen.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Related Episodes:

67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First

06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals

47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  I’ll explain the advantages to starting with meat animals rather than breeding stock, and how those animals will be your best teacher and set you up for success with your future breeding herds.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Related Episodes:

06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals

47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

Get your farm fresh meat here:

https://drycreekheritagemeats.com

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what’s happening in the beef market, and what that means for future meat prices.  I’m sharing advice from a local rancher on how to build a good relationship so that buying directly from a farmer or rancher works long-term.  Mostly, though, I want you to make a plan now to take at least some control over your food supply so you can weather whatever storms come your way.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm

47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what to watch for once you’ve gotten your baby goats through that first critical week.  We’re talking about the most common problems we see in the first month after goat kids are born, what to watch for, and what to do.  I’m also sharing about a big loss we had this year, what we learned from it, and I’m reminding myself that it’s only a failure if you don’t learn something.  Listen in and learn how to keep those goat kids healthy until they’re ready to wean.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats

52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid

59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how to avoid overwhelm and make real progress on your journey to healthier food, self-sufficiency and homesteading.  We’ll talk about the power of focusing so that your progress is sustainable over the long term, creating real impact and lasting change in your life.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best

Related Episodes:

47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm

Get your farm fresh meat here:

https://drycreekheritagemeats.com

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the unique way we got started with our own livestock, and how you can do the same.  Spoiler:  We didn’t inherit anything!  We’ll talk about ways to get creative and start increasing your self-sufficiency no matter where you live or what resources you have.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive

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47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm

58 | Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing Your First Livestock Animals:  Focusing on Breed Only

61 | How to Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the buck effect, what it is, why it happens, and why we didn’t see it in our meat goat herd this year.  I’m walking you through my thought process evaluating why it didn’t happen, how it has affected our kidding season, and what that means for our goat herd.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

Buck Effect Instagram Reel (ranch humor and lots of marking paint)

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53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them

38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy

29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats

28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy Save Money

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https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about off grid water and digging a little deeper into the options you have for a solar water system.  We’ve had our system going for nearly 5 years, and it’s pretty much maintenance free, which is really nice.  Water is so important in every aspect of our lives, and the last thing you need is to have water issues when you’re trying to do so many other things to get your off-grid place up and running.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan

09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid

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Hi friends!  We’re in the thick of kidding season, and today I’m sharing about a new kidding experience I had a couple days ago, assisting a doe with a posterior (breech) kid.  We’ve had lots of breech kids before, but never one that I couldn’t safely get the back legs repositioned, so this was a new one.  Goats never stop teaching me new things.  I’m also sharing some tips on how to be prepared for emergencies before they happen, which is vital.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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Fill Your Freezer with Premium Meat:

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Goat Medicine, 3rd Edition (affiliate link)

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52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid

50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about getting ready for kidding.  We’ve already done the early preparations – ordering tags, making sure we have the needed supplies on hand, and now it’s time to get everything organized and in place so we’re ready when that first kid is born soon.  We’ll talk about the details – the little things that make caring for kids and keeping good records easier, and the things that keep frustration away, which helps us all win in the long run.  Over the years, I’ve found this detailed preparation makes a huge difference in the overall success of our kidding season.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid

Dry Creek Heritage Meats Giveaway for podcast listeners:

https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/podcastspecial

Other Related Episodes:

50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps

46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?

Get your Goat Meat here:

https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page

Fill Your Freezer with Premium Meat:

https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page

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