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

Today we're talking about electric netting fence 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. This episode is packed full of tips I've learned from six years of experience and some failures with electric netting. Let's go!

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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

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Today we're 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.

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Today we're talking about tagging goats for identification, what the law says about tagging, how to do it, and how to get your official ID tags. By the end of this episode, you'll have the information you need to make the best tagging decision for your herd.

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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

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Today we're talking all about bottle goats. Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam raised kids, and I'll be sharing these five tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: How to pick the right goats, feed the right stuff, feed the right amount, get them on forage, and give them a CD/T vaccination. Let's get to it.

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

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Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER!  It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging. I'll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently, as well as explain how we do it off-grid.

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Are you doing something on your farm or homestead that might be a money drain or isn't worth the work and time you're putting into it? Today we're going to be talking about stepping back and evaluating your current livestock and projects and how to decide if you should continue with something or sell and move on.

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If you want to start an argument among goat owners, bring up disbudding. It's an important decision you have to make when you raise goats, and everyone has a strong opinion about it. Today we're going to talk about the pros and cons of disbudding and how to make a decision for your herd.

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Today we're going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with. We'll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones.

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I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask, "How do you pay for all of this? It's so expensive. I could never afford to do that." There's some truth in those statements. Raising livestock can be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you're already doing that will make a big financial difference.

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Hello! Today we're going to talk about Homestead Comparison and my view of Good, Better, Best, when evaluating your progress. I'll give you some examples and tips to help you feel good about your own Homestead projects and avoid the comparison trap. Let's get to it!

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