We have a dear little milking goat called Edith. We will be running Boer goats for meat and to eat our scrub. We are starting a homestead from scratch in New Zealand. Homesteading in New Zealand is a little different to everywhere else. Follow along with out journey.
If you have goats then you have probably heard that it is very important to give them copper bolus. But do you know why, when, how, or how much you should give them? The Importance Of Copper Bolusing Your Goats Copper is a very important mineral for goats. When they do not have a sufficient …
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The popularity of goat’s milk is the rise as more and more people learn of its benefits. For instance, the vast majority of people with dairy sensitivities can comfortably consume goat’s milk with ease as the milk is easier to digest as the protein structure of goats milk is different to cows milk. Additionally, goats …
If you are a beginner when it comes to raising goats, there are a few things you need to know. Goats are great animals and can make a great addition to your homestead or household. However, you do want to make sure that you choose your breeds wisely. The following are the best dairy goat …
If you are looking to start a homestead, or you are new to owning farm animals, there are some animals that are best for beginners to raise. Not all animals are easy to manage, and some animals are notoriously difficult! Many farm animals need large amounts of space and infrastructure to manage them well. These …
Having a goat first aid kit set up in a cupboard ready to go reduces a lot of stress when you are dealing with a sick or injured animal as everything you need is there together. I suggest you assemble these things and create a kit and keep it somewhere handy. This isn’t just a …
In general small numbers of fleas, lice or mites seldom cause any issue, but given the right conditions, their populations will explode exponentially. Then they can be hard to control and their impact on the homestead can be significant. In general animals are fairly resilient, but these parasites can be draining and cause symptoms in …
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Fermenting grain is a fantastic way to save money and increase the health of your stock. Fermentation has been used for hundreds of years in food preparation and preserving. If you have ever eaten cheese, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, sourdough, vinegar, beer or wine you have had fermented foods. What does fermenting grain mean? Beer? We …
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