Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management

Hi friends! In today's episode, I'll be answering some questions that came in after last week's dairy goat episode. I'll be focusing on the actual milking process, including stand training your does, milking equipment and milk handling the way it works for us. We're a little unconventional in our dairying practices, so listen in if you lean towards doing things your own way.

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Hi friends! In today's episode, I'll be sharing why we got started with dairy does, how we manage them in a very unconventional way, the challenges we had, why it works for us and our busy life, and how you can do it too. If you're thinking about getting dairy goats for your own milk consumption or to feed bottle babies, this episode is for you.

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Hi friends! In this episode we'll be talking about preparing your coop and chickens for winter. We'll talk about the changing nutritional needs of your birds as they molt and how to meet those needs, some options for easier water, requirements for their shelter and bedding, and the big question, heat lamps. Should they be used or not? I'll also share my strategy to avoid a winter egg drought and touch on some ways to store eggs for winter use. Let's dive in!

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Hi friends! In this episode, we'll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time. To help explain this, I'll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch recently. There are lots of nuggets of knowledge in this episode, so grab your notebook and pen and let's dive in!

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Hi friends! In this episode we'll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they're healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they're in. I'll talk you through determining body condition score, why it's important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd. And yes, it's giveaway day!

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Body Condition Scores in Goats by Langston University https://www.in.gov/boah/files/Goats_BCS_pamphlet.pdf

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Hi friends! In this episode we'll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it, and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile, or the weather gets extreme. This information will apply to all species, not just goats. I'll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun things coming up, so grab a notebook and pencil and let's jump in.

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Hi friends! Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top one third of the doe kids. But what I didn't tell you is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third, or how to rank the does. So today we're going to break this down a little more as well as talk about breeding plans and strategies.

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Hi friends! Today we're talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I'll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not. I'll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages, and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth. You might want to jot down some numbers today, so grab a notebook and pen, and let's dive in!

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Hi friends! We're harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein. We'll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing meat, and how to build a relationship with a local rancher so you'll still have access to food if we see another large-scale failure in our food system.

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Hi friends, the bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we're going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two. Let's dive in and figure out the best breeding option for your farm or homestead.

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