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

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the unique way we got started with our own livestock, and how you can do the same.  Spoiler:  We didn’t inherit anything.  We’ll talk about ways to get creative and start increasing your self-sufficiency no matter where you live or what resources you have.  Let’s get to it!

Episode Mentions:

10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive

Related Episodes:

47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm

58 | Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing Your First Livestock Animals:  Focusing on Breed Only

61 | How to Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the buck effect, what it is, why it happens, and why we didn’t see it in our meat goat herd this year.  I’m walking you through my thought process evaluating why it didn’t happen, how it has affected our kidding season, and what that means for our goat herd.  Let’s get to it!

Mentions:

Buck Effect Instagram Reel (ranch humor and lots of marking paint)

Related Episodes:

53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them

38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy

29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats

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

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about off-grid water and we’re going to dig a little deeper into the options you have for a solar water system.  We’ve had our system going for nearly 5 years, and it’s pretty much maintenance free, which is really nice.  Water is so important in every aspect of our lives, and the last thing you need is to have water issues when you’re trying to do so many other things to get your off-grid place up and running.  Let’s get to it.

Episode Mentions:

15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan

09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  We’re in the thick of kidding season, and today I’m sharing about a new kidding experience I had a couple days ago, assisting a doe with a posterior or breech kid.  We’ve had lots of breech kids before, but never one that I couldn’t safely get the back legs repositioned, so this was a new one.  Goats never stop teaching me new things.  I’m also sharing some tips on how to be prepared for emergencies before they happen, which is vital.  Let’s get to it!

Mentions:

Goat Medicine, 3rd Edition (affiliate link)

Related Episodes:

52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid

50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps

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Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about getting ready for kidding.  We’ve already done the early preparations – ordering tags, making sure we have the needed supplies on hand, and now it’s time to get everything organized and in place so we’re ready when that first kid is born soon.  We’ll talk about the details – the little things that make caring for kids and keeping good records easier, and the things that keep frustration away, which helps us all win in the long run.  Over the years, I’ve found this detailed preparation makes a huge difference in the overall success of our kidding season.  Let’s get to it!

Episode Mentions:

52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid

Related Episodes:

50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps

46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about within-breed variation and how it affects the way you select your livestock.  This will help you avoid a common mistake when choosing your first animals – focusing on breed only.  Getting clear on your goals, deciding what traits are important to you, and asking questions to figure out if the livestock you’re looking at will fit your goals and management plan will help you get to success faster when raising livestock.  Let’s get to it!

Related Episodes:

22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1

23 | Boer vs Kiko, What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2

20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock:  5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor

06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals

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

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  Today we’re answering a listener question about butchering meat goats.  What is the best age and size to butcher, and how to feed them so the meat quality is amazing.  We’re going to talk about commercial weight and age standards or, rather, the lack of standards, and what I have found to work really well to meet our goal of premium quality meat.  Let’s get to it!

Episode Mentions:

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

46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?

Related Episodes:

54 | Butchering Meat Goats/ How Much Meat Do I Get from a Goat Compared to Other Livestock Species?

45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat

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

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  Last week we talked about building fence for goats, and today we’re talking about how to manage your goat herd so that they respect your fence.  Goats are notorious for challenging fences, usually by jumping over or shimmying underneath, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  I’m going to share what we’ve learned about dealing with problem goats, and what you can do to prevent problems in the first place.  If your goats respect your fencing, you’ll have a much better goat-raising experience.  Let’s get to it!

Episode Mentions:

43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats

55 | Fencing for Goats: Two Things You Must Have to Keep Your Goats Contained and Safe

Related Episodes:

13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about building fence for goats.  Fence is one of the biggest investments in owning goats, and I’ve heard it many times that if your fence won’t hold water, it won’t hold goats!  That sure seems true sometimes, but today I’m going to share some strategies we’ve used to successfully fence our goats, keep them contained, and keep them safe from predators.  Let’s get to it!

Episode Mentions:

13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how much meat you can expect when you butcher livestock.  We’ll go over averages for the common species, and I’ll also share how our last goats performed as far as meat yield, comparing Boer and Spanish breeds.  If you’re raising your own meat or hoping to in the future, this episode is packed with valuable information.  Let’s get to it!

Related Episodes:

47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own

45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat

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

Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart

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Email: [email protected]

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More from the ranch: https://www.drycreekpastures.com

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.