Hi, friend!

Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H.  We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience.  This is part 2 of 2, and the first part aired last week.  You don’t want to miss this!

All the Best!

Millie

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H.  We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience.  This is part 1 of 2, and the second part will air next week.  You don’t want to miss this!

All the Best!

Millie

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today we’ll be talking about mineral for goats, why they need it, what works best, how to keep from wasting expensive mineral and the short- and long-term benefits.  I’ll tell you about the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re doing now that is working really well for the goats and for us.

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

Replamin Gel Plus: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/42lo3Aq

Ketcham’s Mineral Feeders:

https://www.ketchamssheepequipment.com/product/mineral-feeder/

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Hi, friend!

Today I’ll be reporting in on the 2024 kidding season for our commercial meat goat herd.  I’ve been crunching the numbers and I’m going to share them with you, along with how they’re calculated and why we do it the way we do.  I’m also giving quite a bit of detail on our management decisions, production goals, and lots of explanations on terminology related to livestock.

All the Best!

Millie

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today we are talking about the most important lesson we learned going off grid, and how you can learn from our experiences and mistakes to make your own off-grid journey much smoother.  We’ll talk about changing your expectations about power, thinking differently about electricity to find alternatives, and modifying the way you live to make your power system serve you in the best way possible.

All the Best!

Millie

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today we are talking about the annual production cycle we follow with our goats, timing of breeding and kidding, why we do it that way, and lots of other things we’ve tried.  I’ll also share other options that are popular and successful in other areas.  This episode will be a high-level walk through of our production calendar, and the big picture view of our production system.

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

"The Meat Goat Handbook: Raising Goats for Food, Profit, and Fun" by Yvonne Zweede-Tucker: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/3PFyo2n

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

Hi, friend!

Today we are talking about electric netting for goats, different types and their uses, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it effectively.  I’ll be giving tips for success and things to be aware of when using electric netting with goats.  This episode is packed full of tips I’ve learned from 6 years of experience (and some failures) with electric netting.

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

Backyard Green Films YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/U4myLanaDc0?si=3MOmRZ_odrFU1Suq

Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting Kits (A great place to start): https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting-kits

Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting

Premier 1 Supplies Energizers:  https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-fence-energizers

Our favorite mallet: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-12-lb-soft-face-mallet-69048.html

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today we are talking about raising kids with livestock, the skills and life lessons they’ll learn, and how it will benefit them for the rest of their life.  I’ll be sharing tips on age-appropriate work, motivating kids to do their chores, teaching them to be self-motivated, and how to strengthen your relationship with your kids while working alongside them.

All the Best!

Millie

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock.  I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation.  Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Mentions:

How to obtain a Premise ID:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease/traceability/pin

Animal ID and Recordkeeping, USDA Requirements:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-scrapie-recordkeeping.pdf

Premier 1 Supplies Tags:  https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/ear-tags-and-tattoo-supplies/ear-tags

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend!

Today we are talking all about bottle goats!  Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it!

All the Best!

Millie

Mention:

Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0

Connect with me:

Email: [email protected]

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock