Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about freezer meat storage and how to make the best use of bulk meat you either raise or purchase.  I’m going to share three different strategies we’ve used to make sure we utilize everything in our freezer, eliminate waste, and take the stress out of dinner time.  No more staring in the fridge at 5:00 p.m. wondering what to cook, and no more freezer overwhelm! Let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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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 trimming hooves on goats.  This is really a simple task most of the time, but it’s one of the hardest to start because of the fear of doing it wrong or hurting your goats.  Today I’m going to talk you through hoof trimming, factors that affect hoof growth, the tools you need, how to do it, and a couple pro tips that will make trimming easier and may even reduce the frequency of hoof trimming required for your goats.  Let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral?  How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about homegrown food – meat and eggs specifically – and why they taste different than what you buy at the grocery store.  Some people have a hard time liking homegrown food, so we’ll talk about some tips and strategies to help you adjust to the taste of home grown.  If you’re getting ready to raise your own eggs and meat, this episode will help you avoid the ultimate homestead disappointment -- not liking the food you raise.  Let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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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 early versus late banding of buck kids, things you should consider, the pros and cons of early banding, and the results of our experiment we did last year testing out early banding on a handful of kids.  They’re 11 months old now, so it’s time for an update!  Let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about goat meat and other ruminant meat vs monogastric meat, the health benefits and the “why” behind it all.  I’m going to dive deep into ruminant digestion and show you why ruminants are magical!  Ruminant Nutrition is my specialty and I’m excited to share how the uniqueness of the ruminant digestive process positively impacts the meat they produce.  This is a good one!  Let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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44 | Small vs Large Ruminants on the Homestead: Why Raising Goats First Will Help You Raise Cattle Later

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the benefits of starting out your livestock raising journey with small ruminants like goats and sheep instead of starting with cows.  We’ll compare the investment and risks, and the reasons why getting started with goats might be a good decision even if your ultimate goal is to raise cattle.  There’s a lot of valuable insider tips in this episode, so let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about entropian or inverted eyelids in goat kids and how to treat it.  We’ll go over what causes it to happen, how to recognize it quickly, and the options for treatment, both with a veterinarian or on your own at home.  This episode will teach you how to easily handle what can be a scary situation, so let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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Hi friends!  A couple weeks ago, we talked about how to help goats thrive in winter, and right after that, a good portion of the United States started experiencing extreme cold temperatures for their typical climate.  So, today, I want to talk specifically about how to support your livestock during extreme cold when you and your animals are not accustomed or adapted to it.  Let’s dive in!

All the Best!

Millie

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40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

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31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

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Hi friends!  It’s time for a chicken episode!  Today we’re talking about meat birds because it’s time to order if you’re going to raise chicks this year and you want to be able to get the exact birds you are looking for.  We’ll be talking about the different types, pros and cons of each, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be ready to decide what is going to work best for you whether it’s Cornish Cross, a hybrid, or a dual-purpose heritage breed.  Grab a pencil and notebook, and let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how goats adapt to winter weather, things you can do to help them thrive in winter, and some things you shouldn’t do that seem helpful, but end up being problematic.  We’ll talk about winter coats and shelters, and how other animals compare in their ability to tolerate cold and snow.  In ranch-terms, we use the word “winter” to not only indicate the season but as a term to indicate how an animal performed through the winter.  You’ll hear phrases like “How did they winter?  Are the cattle wintering well?” and “That goat wintered well!” meaning she might be a little on the chubby side.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

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03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673834994

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000676488967

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation:  Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

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