Small farm livestock is of especial interest to homesteaders and the fantastic goat has a special place of honor among the critters. Dairy or meat goats can be kept on small lots, as well as large ones. Whether you homestead in the city or the country, goats can be a benefit to your land and family.
Are you wondering if you need a livestock guard dog on your property? If you need homestead dogs, what are the best breeds for you to consider? Do you know what you need a dog to do on your homestead? Before you purchase a homestead dog, we invite you to consider the following points.
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Losing your livestock to predators is expensive, frustrating, and flat out heartbreaking — and protecting them isn’t always the easiest of tasks. While you may be tempted to break out your shotgun, there are numerous non-lethal steps you can take to keep your animals safe. Join us for this guest post! Continue reading “3 Non-Lethal Ways to Protect Your Livestock from Predators”
Prepare for kidding season with these tips and step by step instructions. Even if you’re new to goats, you can prepare for kidding season. We’ve included goat vocabulary for beginners!
Natural Weed and Feed for goats – that’s what this post is about. Not official sounding enough? Alright, how about Natural Dietary Supplements for Goats. Continue reading “Natural Dietary Supplements for Goats”
We’re here to help with four essential items, training procedures and tips for troubleshooting how to train a goat to a milk stand. Don’t give up – this article can help! 
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Are you trying to provide fresh foods to supplement your dairy goats’ diet? Here are some simple goat forage ideas from your backyard. Continue reading “Goat Forage in Your Backyard”
Feta is an easy cheese to make at home! Here’s a step by step tutorial that any newbie cheese maker can succeed with – enjoy homemade feta cheese tonight. Continue reading “How to Make Feta Cheese”