Sometimes, life gets in the way of what you always just knew you should be doing. Such was the case for me. I grew up in a farming community and, right from being a little girl, I always knew what it was that I wanted to do. Work with animals. I wanted to be a farmer, but somehow life and cost of living and good old-fashioned familial expectations got in the way. I graduated …Continue Reading
Raising Goats
Goats – A Homesteader’s Best Friend
Reading Time: 8 minutes
In a situation where you are looking to prep for maximum self-sufficiency, you are probably considering adding livestock to your plans. Properly managed and raised, livestock can provide generations’ worth of value to your homestead. Raising goats, chickens and other livestock is an essential part of homesteading.To get the very best ‘bang for your buck’ (no pun …Continue Reading
7 Signs It’s Goat Breeding Season
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Not sure if your goats are ready to mate? Watch for these 7 signs. This is part of our Homesteading Handbook For Raising Goats. Click here for the complete guide. …Continue Reading
