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Today we're going to go through four steps to getting your first goats. First, get their place ready. Second, know what you want. Third, find a reputable breeder. And fourth, questions to ask. When we're done, you'll know what needs to be ready on your homestead and how to shop for your goats.
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In this episode, I'm going to share a four-step plan to avoid homestead overwhelm, particularly when raising livestock. We'll start with listing your needs and wants, then prioritizing, choosing one thing, and finally evaluating how it worked. Grab a pencil and notebook, and let's start planning.
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Hey, friend! In this first episode, you’ll get to know me a little bit better! We’ll be talking about my journey to raising our own livestock for food, and the purpose behind this podcast and how it came into existence. Let’s get to it!
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If you're serious about raising goats and you want management systems that actually hold up in real life — you're in the right place.
I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up on a cattle ranch and learned to love early mornings, hard work, horses, and all the livestock. Three decades of livestock experience and a Master's Degree in Animal Science later, I now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert — and I've spent years figuring out what works and what fails when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.
On Goat Wise, you'll find practical guidance on goat fencing, feeding strategies, herd genetics, and the kind of steady management that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. This is production-minded livestock management for people who are serious about raising goats well.
Welcome to Goat Wise. Hit follow and let's get to it.
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart
Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @drycreekpastures
More from the ranch: https://www.drycreekpastures.com
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.
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Are you serious about raising goats but tired of advice that doesn't hold up in real life? Are you adding goats to your ranch or homestead and realizing they require different infrastructure, nutrition, and management than other livestock? Do you want fencing, feeding, and production systems that work under pressure?
You're in the right place.
I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up in the commercial cattle world, earned a Master's Degree in Animal Science, and now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert. We've built the infrastructure, refined the genetics, managed the forage, and learned firsthand what works — and what fails — when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.
On Goat Wise, we talk fencing that actually contains goats, feeding and mineral strategies that make sense for your operation, genetics that match your environment and your goals, and the kind of steady decision-making that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. Production-minded livestock management for people who are in this for real.
If you're ready to build systems that last, welcome to Goat Wise.
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