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Goat Keeping

Urinary Calculi in Goats: What You Need to Know

January 23, 2018 by Carrissa 8 Comments

One of the leading causes of death in male goats is Urinary Calculi. It’s a painful, terrible way for a goat to die, and most owners don’t realize it’s an issue until it’s too late. If you keep bucks or wethers, it’s essential that you’re familiar with Urinary Calculi, and how to prevent it. What…

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How to Show your Dairy Goat

January 5, 2018 by Carrissa 1 Comment

So you think your goat is pretty fabulous and would rule the show ring. But where to start? Diving into the show world can be very intimidating if you’re just getting started and don’t have a good mentor to help prepare you. Registration and Tattoos Is your goat registered with the American Dairy Goat Association?…

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Small Raw Dairy Farm: Our Story

December 27, 2017 by Carrissa 1 Comment

It started with just two goats, as these things often do. A darling dam and daughter pair that seemed like a great deal and would give us a doe in milk for our family needs. Quickly we discovered that Totem (mom) didn’t want any part of being milked, and we weren’t willing to pursue it with…

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Preparing Goats for Cold Weather

November 10, 2017 by Carrissa 2 Comments

  When Fall kicks off, it’s inevitable that people start worrying about their goats and how they’ll battle the cold. Living in Maine, we know cold winters. We know negative temperatures, and feet worth of snow dumping on us at any given time. But our goats always make it through, little worse for the wear….

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ADGA DHIR Milk Testing

August 10, 2017 by Carrissa 1 Comment

  As we’ve gotten more serious about commitment to our goats and our breeding program, we’ve been participating in a variety of performance programs offered by the American Dairy Goat Association. As a herd who’d main focus is dairy production, one of the most useful programs we’ve participated in so far has been DHIR milk…

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So You Want Dairy Goats

July 21, 2017 by Carrissa 1 Comment

When livestock becomes a part of your self-sufficiency journey, having a dairy animal is usually a part of that plan. Having a reliable dairy producer on your homestead allows for a lot of food freedom. Dairy goats are great way to achieve this. As goat’s milk becomes more mainstream, more and more homesteaders and farmers are turning…

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How to Make Money With Goats

June 26, 2017 by Carrissa 1 Comment

Keeping goats has to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. They provide entertainment, companionship, milk and more. My life truly changed for the better when I got my first goats. But let’s face it, goats can be expensive to keep, especially if you have more than just a few. Figuring out hot to make money with…

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The Benefits of Goats Milk Soap

June 19, 2017 by Carrissa 2 Comments

As the general public becomes more aware of what they’re putting on and on their body, goats milk soap and other, more natural, body products have been receiving a lot of attention. The Benefits of Goats Milk for Your Skin Our Nigerian Dwarfs have a very high butterfat content to their milk. This excellent fat translates…

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You Might be a Dairy Goat Snob If…..

June 9, 2017 by Carrissa Leave a Comment

When you spend untold amounts of money to fuel your passion for goats, it’s only natural that you become particular about things. My good friend Cheryle at Old Mountain Farm coined the phrase “goat snob” and I just thought it was fitting for when goats become your way of life. You Might Be a Dairy Goat…

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After the Kidding – Doe Care

April 28, 2017 by Carrissa Leave a Comment

Keeping your doe healthy and strong during their gestation helps ensure an easy delivery and  healthy kids on the ground. While taking care of those adorable, fragile new lives is important, don’t forget about your doe – she needs your support after kidding as well. Right After Kidding No matter how quick and easy a…

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5 Simple Natural Remedies for Goats

April 26, 2017 by Carrissa 2 Comments

We have worked hard to make our goats as hardy and healthy as possible without relying on chemical treatments. This is especially important because 100% of the dairy in our household comes from our goats, and our goal is to be as all natural as possible. Giving our goats natural treatment is a top priority….

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After the Kidding – Baby Goat Care

April 11, 2017 by Carrissa 2 Comments

You’ve bred your doe to the finest buck this side of the Mississippi. You’ve waited anxiously for 5 months, pampering your goat queen, and giving her the best care, the finest treats, and gentle scratches until your fingers threaten to fall off. You’ve trimmed hooves and clipped udders. Your doe is the kidding stall, and…

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