Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management https://getgoatwise.podbean.com Ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.

Are you serious about raising goats but tired of advice that doesn't hold up in real life? Are you adding goats to your ranch or homestead and realizing they require different infrastructure, nutrition, and management than other livestock? Do you want fencing, feeding, and production systems that work under pressure?

You're in the right place.

I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up in the commercial cattle world, earned a Master's Degree in Animal Science, and now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert. We've built the infrastructure, refined the genetics, managed the forage, and learned firsthand what works — and what fails — when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.

On Goat Wise, we talk fencing that actually contains goats, feeding and mineral strategies that make sense for your operation, genetics that match your environment and your goals, and the kind of steady decision-making that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. Production-minded livestock management for people who are in this for real.

If you're ready to build systems that last, welcome to Goat Wise.

]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education:How To 1440 episodic Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17897726/Get_Goat_Wise_Cover_03-10-26-19nw71.jpg Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management https://getgoatwise.podbean.com 144 144 122 | Building a Goat Herd Strategically: Two Phases, Three Strategies, and Why Herd Growth Projections Are Almost Always Wrong 122 | Building a Goat Herd Strategically: Two Phases, Three Strategies, and Why Herd Growth Projections Are Almost Always Wrong https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/122-building-a-goat-herd-strategically-two-phases-three-strategies-and-why-herd-growth-projections-are-almost-always-wrong/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/122-building-a-goat-herd-strategically-two-phases-three-strategies-and-why-herd-growth-projections-are-almost-always-wrong/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/178d3b61-77a9-33c1-8b8b-6b1245b10a16 Back in Episode 105 I talked about why people quit goats, and genetics was one of the two big reasons. Today is the follow-up: not why genetics matter, but what to actually do about it. I want to walk through the two phases nearly every goat herd goes through, three different strategies depending on your situation and goals, and why the math people use to project herd growth is almost never realistic. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

11 | Should I Tag My Goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

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

 

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]]> Back in Episode 105 I talked about why people quit goats, and genetics was one of the two big reasons. Today is the follow-up: not why genetics matter, but what to actually do about it. I want to walk through the two phases nearly every goat herd goes through, three different strategies depending on your situation and goals, and why the math people use to project herd growth is almost never realistic. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

11 | Should I Tag My Goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 944 full 121 | We Sold Our Cows and Started Over with Dexters: Improving Our Multi-Species Grazing System 121 | We Sold Our Cows and Started Over with Dexters: Improving Our Multi-Species Grazing System https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/dexter-cattle-in-multispecies-grazing/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/dexter-cattle-in-multispecies-grazing/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/0cfcf671-61c1-3d2b-a6be-3936b90188ab I know this is a goat podcast. But I would be doing you a disservice if I didn't tell you what we're doing with our cattle herd, because it's part of the same system, and the philosophy behind the decision is exactly the same philosophy that shaped our goat herd. Today I want to talk about why we're switching to Dexter cattle, how we got here, what we were actually evaluating when we looked at breeds, and why multispecies grazing is central to what we're building at Dry Creek. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

107 | Goats vs. Cattle: The Financial Comparison Nobody's Doing

 

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]]> I know this is a goat podcast. But I would be doing you a disservice if I didn't tell you what we're doing with our cattle herd, because it's part of the same system, and the philosophy behind the decision is exactly the same philosophy that shaped our goat herd. Today I want to talk about why we're switching to Dexter cattle, how we got here, what we were actually evaluating when we looked at breeds, and why multispecies grazing is central to what we're building at Dry Creek. Let's get to it.

 

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107 | Goats vs. Cattle: The Financial Comparison Nobody's Doing

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1082 full 120 | It's Not Just a Breeding Behavior: The Flehmen Response in Goats 120 | It's Not Just a Breeding Behavior: The Flehmen Response in Goats https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/flehmen-response/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/flehmen-response/#comments Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/7f21f6f0-08c6-3f1d-bb6c-03e18f850ac4 Yesterday I was watering the goats in town, put fresh water in the trough, one of the does took a drink, and right after she drank, she did the flehmen response. That funny lip curl. No bucks around. Middle of July. Not breeding season. And I realized I didn't actually know what was going on. I thought I did. So, I looked it up. Today I want to tell you what the flehmen response actually is, because it turns out it's a lot more interesting than most of us think. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Yesterday I was watering the goats in town, put fresh water in the trough, one of the does took a drink, and right after she drank, she did the flehmen response. That funny lip curl. No bucks around. Middle of July. Not breeding season. And I realized I didn't actually know what was going on. I thought I did. So, I looked it up. Today I want to tell you what the flehmen response actually is, because it turns out it's a lot more interesting than most of us think. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 789 full 119 | Selling Meat Goats at the Sale Barn: How to Get the Best Price 119 | Selling Meat Goats at the Sale Barn: How to Get the Best Price https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sale-barn-strategy/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sale-barn-strategy/#comments Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a0564a5d-1ff4-3936-a88d-1bbd4f191e6a A couple of weeks ago in Episode 117 I talked about how our market evolved away from the sale barn. Today I want to talk about why the auction can be a great place for meat goat producers to start selling their goats, and for a lot of producers it's the right long-term market. Today I want to talk about how to use the sale barn well, the research, the timing, the relationship building, what to do when you pull in, and what I learned over several years selling this way. Let's get to it.

Episode Mentions: 117 | Selling Meat Goats: From Sale Barn Auctions to a Waitlist 11 | Should I Tag My Goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd 50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart

 

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]]> A couple of weeks ago in Episode 117 I talked about how our market evolved away from the sale barn. Today I want to talk about why the auction can be a great place for meat goat producers to start selling their goats, and for a lot of producers it's the right long-term market. Today I want to talk about how to use the sale barn well, the research, the timing, the relationship building, what to do when you pull in, and what I learned over several years selling this way. Let's get to it.

Episode Mentions:

117 | Selling Meat Goats: From Sale Barn Auctions to a Waitlist

11 | Should I Tag My Goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

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

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 962 full 118 | Summer Heat Management in Goats: What I've Learned and What I Did Wrong 118 | Summer Heat Management in Goats: What I've Learned and What I Did Wrong https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/summer-heat-management/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/summer-heat-management/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/60839716-c8e0-31f3-be19-7a670a996035 Today we're talking about heat management in goats, the basics that actually matter, what I learned during one brutal kidding season, some coat science that surprised me, and a practical tool I wish I'd had sooner. I’m also going to tell you about the time I dunked a kid in a water trough. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Today we're talking about heat management in goats, the basics that actually matter, what I learned during one brutal kidding season, some coat science that surprised me, and a practical tool I wish I'd had sooner. I’m also going to tell you about the time I dunked a kid in a water trough. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 775 full 117 | Selling Meat Goats: From Sale Barn Auctions to a Waitlist 117 | Selling Meat Goats: From Sale Barn Auctions to a Waitlist https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/selling-meat-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/selling-meat-goats/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/dfa558d2-a138-3919-a0bd-4feda2192aa6 Today I want to tell you how our goat market evolved from sale barn auctions to direct-to-consumer meat sales to something I stumbled into sort of by accident that turned out to be a much better fit for the goats we've been raising. There's a mental block I had to work through in there too, and I think a lot of producers run into the same one. Let's get to it.

 

Mentions: Idaho Goat Grazers (Zak) VS Goat Grazing (Virgil) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart

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]]> Today I want to tell you how our goat market evolved from sale barn auctions to direct-to-consumer meat sales to something I stumbled into sort of by accident that turned out to be a much better fit for the goats we've been raising. There's a mental block I had to work through in there too, and I think a lot of producers run into the same one. Let's get to it.

 

Mentions:
Idaho Goat Grazers (Zak)
VS Goat Grazing (Virgil)

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 775 full 116 | Early vs Late Banding: The Management Problems We Solved by Castrating Early 116 | Early vs Late Banding: The Management Problems We Solved by Castrating Early https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/early-banding-castrating/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/early-banding-castrating/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/9c937b78-39a1-3dcb-a5ce-b02a003f4cbd Back in Episode 46, I talked about early versus late banding of buck kids. We went through the full debate, the urinary calculi argument, the research, all of it, and I reported on a small test group we'd banded at birth. I said I'd follow up when we did it at scale. We've now done it at scale, and this is that follow-up. Let's get to it.

 

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

 

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]]> Back in Episode 46, I talked about early versus late banding of buck kids. We went through the full debate, the urinary calculi argument, the research, all of it, and I reported on a small test group we'd banded at birth. I said I'd follow up when we did it at scale. We've now done it at scale, and this is that follow-up. Let's get to it.

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 746 full 115 | What Is a Freemartin, and Do Goats Have Them? 115 | What Is a Freemartin, and Do Goats Have Them? https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/freemartin/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/freemartin/#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/25e593dc-a11a-35aa-b510-e24abd54d779 This is a question I get asked a lot, and honestly, one I've wondered about myself for a long time. Freemartinism is something every cattle producer knows about, a female born twin to a male that ends up sterile. But you almost never hear about it in goats. Today I want to get to the bottom of why that is, because the answer isn't that goats are immune to it. It comes down to anatomy, and it's actually pretty interesting once you understand what's happening. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> This is a question I get asked a lot, and honestly, one I've wondered about myself for a long time. Freemartinism is something every cattle producer knows about, a female born twin to a male that ends up sterile. But you almost never hear about it in goats. Today I want to get to the bottom of why that is, because the answer isn't that goats are immune to it. It comes down to anatomy, and it's actually pretty interesting once you understand what's happening. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 802 full 114 | Drought, Hay Prices, and Why We Bought Virtual Fence 114 | Drought, Hay Prices, and Why We Bought Virtual Fence https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/virtual-fence/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/virtual-fence/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/25c6a2dd-6524-39de-b2fe-b896f84c8dc4 Our NoFence collars showed up on Friday, shipped all the way from Norway, and they've been sitting in boxes since they got here. Today I want to talk about why we finally pulled the trigger on virtual fence after years of waiting, what it opens up for us, including over two hundred acres of brush ground we've barely been able to touch with goats, and how it fits alongside the electric netting we've relied on for years. This isn't a replacement story. It's the next piece of the system. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions: 109 | Electric Netting in Freeze Country: The Afternoon Teardown Fix

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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]]> Our NoFence collars showed up on Friday, shipped all the way from Norway, and they've been sitting in boxes since they got here. Today I want to talk about why we finally pulled the trigger on virtual fence after years of waiting, what it opens up for us, including over two hundred acres of brush ground we've barely been able to touch with goats, and how it fits alongside the electric netting we've relied on for years. This isn't a replacement story. It's the next piece of the system. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

109 | Electric Netting in Freeze Country: The Afternoon Teardown Fix

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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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 630 full 113 | Kidding Season Week One: Forty Does, No Assists 113 | Kidding Season Week One: Forty Does, No Assists https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-week-one-2026/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-week-one-2026/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/edb4cbd6-e696-38fb-82bd-8d89d44311f9 We are one week into kidding season. Forty does have kidded, seventy-eight kids on the ground, two sets of quads, four sets of triplets, and we have not assisted on a single birth. Not one. Today I want to tell you about day two, when four does kidded in a rainstorm, and the harder question that was sitting underneath all of it: how do you know where the line is between trusting your animals to do it themselves or intervening? Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3

111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3

112 | Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, Part 3 of 3

100 | Management Flexibility: Why Helping Too Much Hurts Your Livestock

 

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]]> We are one week into kidding season. Forty does have kidded, seventy-eight kids on the ground, two sets of quads, four sets of triplets, and we have not assisted on a single birth. Not one. Today I want to tell you about day two, when four does kidded in a rainstorm, and the harder question that was sitting underneath all of it: how do you know where the line is between trusting your animals to do it themselves or intervening? Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3

111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3

112 | Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, Part 3 of 3

100 | Management Flexibility: Why Helping Too Much Hurts Your Livestock

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 750 full 112 | Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, PART 3 of 3 112 | Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, PART 3 of 3 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-management-part-3/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-management-part-3/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/f7aa610e-3d87-3635-b495-3f0b8cd68288 We've spent the last two weeks on how our kidding system evolved and what it took to reshape the herd through selection pressure. Today is Part 3, and this one is for you. We're going to walk through the factors that actually determine your kidding system, genetics, weather, business model, predator protection, and labor, so you can stop second-guessing your setup and start making decisions that fit your operation. There's no single right answer here, and that's the whole point. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

 

110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3

111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3

105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

13 | Electric Netting Fence for Goats

 

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]]> We've spent the last two weeks on how our kidding system evolved and what it took to reshape the herd through selection pressure. Today is Part 3, and this one is for you. We're going to walk through the factors that actually determine your kidding system, genetics, weather, business model, predator protection, and labor, so you can stop second-guessing your setup and start making decisions that fit your operation. There's no single right answer here, and that's the whole point. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

 

110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3

111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3

105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

13 | Electric Netting Fence for Goats

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 797 full 111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3 111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-management-part-2/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-management-part-2/#comments Mon, 25 May 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/66d0e9c6-14fa-32af-ba27-060adc7cedf5 Last week we started this series with the story of how our kidding system evolved — from show goats and January barn kidding through commercial Boers, and then the Spanish goats arriving and refusing to work in the system we'd been running for years. Today is Part 2, and this is where we get into what that shift actually took. How do you move a herd that's been bred for intensive management toward something completely different? What does culling look like when you're selecting for a new system? And how long before you actually see the results? Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, Part 1 of 3

 

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]]> Last week we started this series with the story of how our kidding system evolved — from show goats and January barn kidding through commercial Boers, and then the Spanish goats arriving and refusing to work in the system we'd been running for years. Today is Part 2, and this is where we get into what that shift actually took. How do you move a herd that's been bred for intensive management toward something completely different? What does culling look like when you're selecting for a new system? And how long before you actually see the results? Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, Part 1 of 3

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 782 full 110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3 110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-management-part-1/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-management-part-1/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/321f97ec-1de1-3b4a-b397-3f735144fff2 Today we're starting a three-part series on kidding management, how a system actually works, why it matters which genetics you're running, and how to build an approach that fits your operation. Part 1 is the story of how our system evolved from show goats and January barn kidding in twenty-below weather, through commercial Boers, and then the moment the Spanish goats arrived and showed me something I hadn't seen coming. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

 

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]]> Today we're starting a three-part series on kidding management, how a system actually works, why it matters which genetics you're running, and how to build an approach that fits your operation. Part 1 is the story of how our system evolved from show goats and January barn kidding in twenty-below weather, through commercial Boers, and then the moment the Spanish goats arrived and showed me something I hadn't seen coming. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 942 full 109 | Electric Netting in Freeze Country: The Afternoon Teardown Fix 109 | Electric Netting in Freeze Country: The Afternoon Teardown Fix https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/electric-netting-goats-freeze-fix/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/electric-netting-goats-freeze-fix/#comments Mon, 11 May 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/3ba87cb9-9160-37f0-b679-b69198b2635a This year we went out on grass almost six weeks earlier than we ever have, and right after we did, it started freezing hard again. Today I want to talk about what that actually looks like operationally, specifically what happens to electric netting stakes in a hard-freeze climate, why that matters, and what we changed to make it work. I'll also tell you what the does look like on pre-kidding green forage, which is something we've not had access to in the past with electric netting. 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 year we went out on grass almost six weeks earlier than we ever have, and right after we did, it started freezing hard again. Today I want to talk about what that actually looks like operationally, specifically what happens to electric netting stakes in a hard-freeze climate, why that matters, and what we changed to make it work. I'll also tell you what the does look like on pre-kidding green forage, which is something we've not had access to in the past with electric netting. 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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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 771 full 108 | Two Years of Goat Wise: What We’ve Learned, Where We Are, and Where We’re Headed 108 | Two Years of Goat Wise: What We’ve Learned, Where We Are, and Where We’re Headed https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/two-years-of-goat-wise/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/two-years-of-goat-wise/#comments Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/e5cfa0fb-9d4d-3ab0-967b-be7b4f6a7932  

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]]>  

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1039 full 107 | Goats vs. Cattle: The Financial Comparison Nobody's Doing 107 | Goats vs. Cattle: The Financial Comparison Nobody's Doing https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goats-vs-cattle-financial-comparison/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goats-vs-cattle-financial-comparison/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/5ed78acb-86bb-33c7-a1de-f0306fa7c2bb Today we're talking about the financial comparison between goats and cattle, done in a way that's actually fair. Most of the comparisons I've seen don't account for feed consumption, and when you leave that out, the math just doesn't work. I'm going to walk you through the framework I put together using real numbers from our operation and this last selling season, and I'll show you how to drop your own numbers in and run it for yourself. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Today we're talking about the financial comparison between goats and cattle, done in a way that's actually fair. Most of the comparisons I've seen don't account for feed consumption, and when you leave that out, the math just doesn't work. I'm going to walk you through the framework I put together using real numbers from our operation and this last selling season, and I'll show you how to drop your own numbers in and run it for yourself. Let's get to it.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1086 full 106 | Watering Setup: Troughs, Buckets, and the Problems That Get Goats Killed 106 | Watering Setup: Troughs, Buckets, and the Problems That Get Goats Killed https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/water-troughs-buckets/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/water-troughs-buckets/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/5ccb90da-dd15-3c5d-a585-2255e44a9169 Today we're getting into the physical setup for watering goats, what you put water in, how deep, how many, and the specific problems that can kill kids and trap horned goats. I covered the big picture in Episode 9, water as the most important nutrient, monitoring intake, why goats are picky about water quality, and how we haul water for rotational grazing. This episode goes deeper into the actual hardware, the configurations we use, and some mistakes that were expensive enough to remember.

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]]> Today we're getting into the physical setup for watering goats, what you put water in, how deep, how many, and the specific problems that can kill kids and trap horned goats. I covered the big picture in Episode 9, water as the most important nutrient, monitoring intake, why goats are picky about water quality, and how we haul water for rotational grazing. This episode goes deeper into the actual hardware, the configurations we use, and some mistakes that were expensive enough to remember.

Episode Mentions:

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1027 full 105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics 105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/quitting-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/quitting-goats/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/b6bbdc22-7fd1-3733-b45f-4f002ea3a7f6 Today we’re talking about why people quit goats – and I mean the real reasons, not just “it was too hard.” There are two things that send people to the exit almost every single time, and both of them are preventable. We’re going to talk about fence, we’re going to talk about genetics, and we’re going to talk about what it actually looks like to build a system you can stay in for the long haul.

 

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]]> Today we’re talking about why people quit goats – and I mean the real reasons, not just “it was too hard.” There are two things that send people to the exit almost every single time, and both of them are preventable. We’re going to talk about fence, we’re going to talk about genetics, and we’re going to talk about what it actually looks like to build a system you can stay in for the long haul.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1048 full 104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3 104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-health-medications/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-health-medications/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/ab8bc5a8-15c8-327d-821c-6d17d52f86da Today we're wrapping up the four-episode series on goat health supplies, and we're finishing with medications — what's on the shelf, what's in the fridge, and the single best storage hack I've come across that costs almost nothing. I'll walk through the full list: what I actually reach for, what I keep on hand but rarely use anymore, and some things that are worth understanding before you need them — the Corid and goat polio connection, early intervention for urinary calculi, and the shift in our vaccine protocol. We'll close out the series with the thread that's run through all four episodes. Let's get to it.

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]]> Today we're wrapping up the four-episode series on goat health supplies, and we're finishing with medications — what's on the shelf, what's in the fridge, and the single best storage hack I've come across that costs almost nothing. I'll walk through the full list: what I actually reach for, what I keep on hand but rarely use anymore, and some things that are worth understanding before you need them — the Corid and goat polio connection, early intervention for urinary calculi, and the shift in our vaccine protocol. We'll close out the series with the thread that's run through all four episodes. Let's get to it.

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1238 full 103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B 103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-health-supplies-part-2b/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-health-supplies-part-2b/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/60b5fb54-b660-3092-83b3-c606e97357e0 Today we're back in the health supply boxes for part 2B of this series: Eye care, disbudding, first aid, wound care and injury prevention, a few rarely used kidding supplies, and the storage systems that hold it all together. I've got a couple of stories in here too, a prairie dog hole, a stick coming out of a goat's chest, and a dog that made a decision it quickly regretted. Let's get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

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

07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats

 

Episodes in this Series:

101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1

102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A

103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B

104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3

 

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]]> Today we're back in the health supply boxes for part 2B of this series: Eye care, disbudding, first aid, wound care and injury prevention, a few rarely used kidding supplies, and the storage systems that hold it all together. I've got a couple of stories in here too, a prairie dog hole, a stick coming out of a goat's chest, and a dog that made a decision it quickly regretted. Let's get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

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

07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats

 

Episodes in this Series:

101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1

102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A

103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B

104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 869 full 102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A 102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-medical-kit-1/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-medical-kit-1/#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/c5980485-8ca5-349d-b9bd-684240557a80 Today we're opening up the goat health boxes, the ones I actually reach into on a regular basis. Last week we talked about the philosophy behind low-intervention management and the must-have supplies. This week we're getting into the working kit, what eight years of goat management looks like accumulated in boxes, and what actually sees regular use now versus what I used back in the show goat years. We'll cover weighing equipment, marking tools, tagging and records, hoof care, blood draw supplies, kidding tools, and a few things I keep in a five-gallon bucket right by the barn door. Let's get into it.

 

Episode Mentions:

11 | Should I tag my goats?  What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

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

 

Episodes in this Series:

101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1

102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A

103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B

104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3

 

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]]> Today we're opening up the goat health boxes, the ones I actually reach into on a regular basis. Last week we talked about the philosophy behind low-intervention management and the must-have supplies. This week we're getting into the working kit, what eight years of goat management looks like accumulated in boxes, and what actually sees regular use now versus what I used back in the show goat years. We'll cover weighing equipment, marking tools, tagging and records, hoof care, blood draw supplies, kidding tools, and a few things I keep in a five-gallon bucket right by the barn door. Let's get into it.

 

Episode Mentions:

11 | Should I tag my goats?  What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

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

 

Episodes in this Series:

101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1

102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A

103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B

104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1047 full 101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1 101 | The Most Important Tools in Your Goat Medical Kit - PART 1 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-medical-kit/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-medical-kit/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/f3735199-25f9-3d4f-9544-40e214d95b29 Today we're starting a three-part series on your goat medical kit, what actually needs to be in it, and why the most important item isn't something you can order from a supply catalog. In this first episode we're covering the foundation that makes everything else work: observation, your vet relationship, and then the supplies for diagnostics and supportive care. We'll also get into basic treatment supplies and what to do when things get serious. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A

103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B

104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3

 

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]]> Today we're starting a three-part series on your goat medical kit, what actually needs to be in it, and why the most important item isn't something you can order from a supply catalog. In this first episode we're covering the foundation that makes everything else work: observation, your vet relationship, and then the supplies for diagnostics and supportive care. We'll also get into basic treatment supplies and what to do when things get serious. Let's get to it.

 

Episode Mentions:

102 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2A

103 | What's Actually in My Goat Health Boxes — Part 2B

104 | The Medication Side of My Goat Health Kit – Part 3

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher false No 1043 full 100 | Management Flexibility: Why Helping Too Much Hurts Your Livestock 100 | Management Flexibility: Why Helping Too Much Hurts Your Livestock https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/too-much-intervention/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/too-much-intervention/#comments Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/3a2b0e38-6164-3cbe-975d-436da1df96ce One storm after another, and we're managing through it. Today I'm sharing what we did last week when our night trap pens had no dry ground left anywhere for the goats to lie down — what we did, the thinking behind every decision, and just as importantly, what we didn't do. Plus: why over-intervening in tough weather conditions can actually work against your animals' long-term resilience.

 

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]]> One storm after another, and we're managing through it. Today I'm sharing what we did last week when our night trap pens had no dry ground left anywhere for the goats to lie down — what we did, the thinking behind every decision, and just as importantly, what we didn't do. Plus: why over-intervening in tough weather conditions can actually work against your animals' long-term resilience.

 

Mention:

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 787 full 99 | Why the Goat Industry’s Lack of Structure May Be Its Strength 99 | Why the Goat Industry’s Lack of Structure May Be Its Strength https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-industry-structure/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-industry-structure/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/77a12ede-a987-3767-a2db-2ef4f58c2b1d The goat industry doesn’t look like the beef industry — and that difference may be an advantage.

For years, many producers have viewed the lack of centralization and formal structure in the goat industry as a weakness. But recent history has shown that highly efficient systems can also be fragile. In this episode, we look at what decentralization actually means and why flexibility may be more valuable than uniformity.

We’ll talk about how centralized beef systems function, what 2020 exposed, the realities of direct marketing beef versus goats, and why goat meat requires intentional market alignment. We also discuss grass-finished misconceptions, genetic alignment, and how predictable seasonal demand can be used strategically — whether you sell direct or at the sale barn.

The goal isn’t to criticize one system or elevate another. It’s to think clearly about structure, resilience, and producer choice.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the goat industry is behind — or simply operating differently — this episode will give you a steadier perspective.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • What centralization actually means in livestock production
  • How efficiency and fragility can exist in the same system
  • Why beef is broadly marketable — and goat requires targeted marketing
  • Grass-finished realities and genetic alignment
  • Seasonal goat market rhythms and sale barn timing
  • Different ways producers can market animals
Key Takeaways:
  • Flexibility and consolidation are different strengths
  • Goat markets are specific but predictable
  • Grass-finishing requires management, not just ideology
  • Genetics must match the production system
  • Producers have meaningful choices in how they build their operation
Related Episodes:

All the Best, Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> The goat industry doesn’t look like the beef industry — and that difference may be an advantage.

For years, many producers have viewed the lack of centralization and formal structure in the goat industry as a weakness. But recent history has shown that highly efficient systems can also be fragile. In this episode, we look at what decentralization actually means and why flexibility may be more valuable than uniformity.

We’ll talk about how centralized beef systems function, what 2020 exposed, the realities of direct marketing beef versus goats, and why goat meat requires intentional market alignment. We also discuss grass-finished misconceptions, genetic alignment, and how predictable seasonal demand can be used strategically — whether you sell direct or at the sale barn.

The goal isn’t to criticize one system or elevate another. It’s to think clearly about structure, resilience, and producer choice.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the goat industry is behind — or simply operating differently — this episode will give you a steadier perspective.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • What centralization actually means in livestock production
  • How efficiency and fragility can exist in the same system
  • Why beef is broadly marketable — and goat requires targeted marketing
  • Grass-finished realities and genetic alignment
  • Seasonal goat market rhythms and sale barn timing
  • Different ways producers can market animals
Key Takeaways:
  • Flexibility and consolidation are different strengths
  • Goat markets are specific but predictable
  • Grass-finishing requires management, not just ideology
  • Genetics must match the production system
  • Producers have meaningful choices in how they build their operation
Related Episodes:

All the Best,
Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 863 full 98 | 5 Mistakes That Quietly Kill Goat Herd Profitability 98 | 5 Mistakes That Quietly Kill Goat Herd Profitability https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/five-mistakes-that-kill-profitability/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/five-mistakes-that-kill-profitability/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/46be0e70-152f-3027-bf7f-3faf46c77458 Breeding decisions, feed calculations, replacement standards, and herd focus all shape profitability but rarely in dramatic ways. Most goat herds don’t fall apart overnight. They slowly lose momentum because of small management decisions that compound over time.

In this episode, I walk through five mistakes that can quietly erode profitability in a goat herd. From breeding does too early to failing to track does exposed to breeding, feeding without running the math, and keeping goats out of sentiment, we break down the practical decisions that either strengthen or weaken your system.

You’ll hear how delayed breeding improved longevity in our forage-based herd, why exposed-doe metrics give a more honest fertility picture, how simple feed calculations can prevent waste and overconditioning, and how tightening replacement standards shapes long-term herd direction. I also share the hard decision we made to focus fully on commercial meat goats when our goals became clearer.

The goal isn’t perfection, it’s intentional management.

If you’ve been working hard but feel like your herd isn’t progressing the way it should, this episode will help you step back, evaluate your system, and tighten the areas that matter most.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • Why breeding does at the wrong stage of development increases replacement pressure
  • How delayed breeding improved longevity and reduced kidding problems in our herd
  • Why tracking “does exposed to breeding” gives a more accurate fertility picture
  • The importance of measuring singles, twins, triplets, and assistance rates
  • How to calculate feed intake using body weight and dry matter percentages
  • Why protein is the most expensive nutrient you feed
  • How overconditioning affects breed-up
  • The long-term cost of keeping goats for emotional reasons
  • Why tightening replacement standards improves herd direction
  • How unclear production goals create inconsistent selection decisions
Key Takeaways:
  • Longevity is profit
  • Fertility must be measured honestly to improve
  • Feed efficiency requires both math and observation
  • Replacement standards should tighten over time
  • Sentiment has a cost — acknowledge it
  • Clear production goals drive consistent herd improvement
  • Small management decisions compound over years
Related Episodes:

All the Best, Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Breeding decisions, feed calculations, replacement standards, and herd focus all shape profitability but rarely in dramatic ways. Most goat herds don’t fall apart overnight. They slowly lose momentum because of small management decisions that compound over time.

In this episode, I walk through five mistakes that can quietly erode profitability in a goat herd. From breeding does too early to failing to track does exposed to breeding, feeding without running the math, and keeping goats out of sentiment, we break down the practical decisions that either strengthen or weaken your system.

You’ll hear how delayed breeding improved longevity in our forage-based herd, why exposed-doe metrics give a more honest fertility picture, how simple feed calculations can prevent waste and overconditioning, and how tightening replacement standards shapes long-term herd direction. I also share the hard decision we made to focus fully on commercial meat goats when our goals became clearer.

The goal isn’t perfection, it’s intentional management.

If you’ve been working hard but feel like your herd isn’t progressing the way it should, this episode will help you step back, evaluate your system, and tighten the areas that matter most.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • Why breeding does at the wrong stage of development increases replacement pressure
  • How delayed breeding improved longevity and reduced kidding problems in our herd
  • Why tracking “does exposed to breeding” gives a more accurate fertility picture
  • The importance of measuring singles, twins, triplets, and assistance rates
  • How to calculate feed intake using body weight and dry matter percentages
  • Why protein is the most expensive nutrient you feed
  • How overconditioning affects breed-up
  • The long-term cost of keeping goats for emotional reasons
  • Why tightening replacement standards improves herd direction
  • How unclear production goals create inconsistent selection decisions
Key Takeaways:
  • Longevity is profit
  • Fertility must be measured honestly to improve
  • Feed efficiency requires both math and observation
  • Replacement standards should tighten over time
  • Sentiment has a cost — acknowledge it
  • Clear production goals drive consistent herd improvement
  • Small management decisions compound over years
Related Episodes:

All the Best,
Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 778 full 97 | How to Create an Efficient Livestock Chore Routine (Step-by-Step) 97 | How to Create an Efficient Livestock Chore Routine (Step-by-Step) https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/efficient-livestock-chore-routines/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/efficient-livestock-chore-routines/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/056ef516-881a-3961-8456-d2ebeddb96f8 Efficient chores aren’t about moving faster — they’re about deciding the order once so you don’t have to rethink it every morning. When chores feel chaotic or take longer than they should, it’s usually not because there’s too much to do. It’s because there isn’t a clear system in place.

In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through my winter morning livestock chores — not just what I do, but why I do it in that order. From removing distractions first, to batching tasks, to building physical reminders into the environment, I explain the simple principles that keep our barn running smoothly — even during mud season.

You’ll hear how I structure chores to reduce wasted motion, prevent frustration, train livestock guardian dogs during daily routines, and build systems that protect future me from unnecessary work. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistency and clarity.

If you’ve ever felt scattered during chores or like you’re making three trips back to the barn for one forgotten thing, this episode will help you step back, think through your own order of operations, and build a routine that works with your life — not against it.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • Why chaotic chores are usually a systems problem, not a workload problem
  • What “order of operations” looks like in real-life livestock management
  • How removing distractions first saves time and reduces frustration
  • Why batching tasks reduces wasted motion
  • How to use physical reminders in your environment so you don’t rely on memory
  • Training livestock guardian dogs during daily chores instead of adding extra time
  • Using daily chores as an opportunity for livestock observation
  • How efficient systems protect your time during busy seasons
  • Why each family member having their own routine can improve consistency
  • How to adjust your routine when seasons and chore demands change
Key Takeaways:
  • Efficient chores are built on order, not speed
  • Clear routines reduce mental load and decision fatigue
  • Batching similar tasks saves time and motion
  • Building reminders into your environment prevents forgotten steps
  • Regular observation during chores helps catch problems early
  • Systems protect your time when workload increases
Related Episodes:

All the Best, Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Efficient chores aren’t about moving faster — they’re about deciding the order once so you don’t have to rethink it every morning. When chores feel chaotic or take longer than they should, it’s usually not because there’s too much to do. It’s because there isn’t a clear system in place.

In this episode, I walk you step-by-step through my winter morning livestock chores — not just what I do, but why I do it in that order. From removing distractions first, to batching tasks, to building physical reminders into the environment, I explain the simple principles that keep our barn running smoothly — even during mud season.

You’ll hear how I structure chores to reduce wasted motion, prevent frustration, train livestock guardian dogs during daily routines, and build systems that protect future me from unnecessary work. The goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistency and clarity.

If you’ve ever felt scattered during chores or like you’re making three trips back to the barn for one forgotten thing, this episode will help you step back, think through your own order of operations, and build a routine that works with your life — not against it.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • Why chaotic chores are usually a systems problem, not a workload problem
  • What “order of operations” looks like in real-life livestock management
  • How removing distractions first saves time and reduces frustration
  • Why batching tasks reduces wasted motion
  • How to use physical reminders in your environment so you don’t rely on memory
  • Training livestock guardian dogs during daily chores instead of adding extra time
  • Using daily chores as an opportunity for livestock observation
  • How efficient systems protect your time during busy seasons
  • Why each family member having their own routine can improve consistency
  • How to adjust your routine when seasons and chore demands change
Key Takeaways:
  • Efficient chores are built on order, not speed
  • Clear routines reduce mental load and decision fatigue
  • Batching similar tasks saves time and motion
  • Building reminders into your environment prevents forgotten steps
  • Regular observation during chores helps catch problems early
  • Systems protect your time when workload increases
Related Episodes:

All the Best,
Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 749 full 96 | Commercial Meat Goats, Pet Goats and the Management Mistakes That Cause Burnout 96 | Commercial Meat Goats, Pet Goats and the Management Mistakes That Cause Burnout https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-herd-goals/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-herd-goals/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/3ff60007-4b9c-3986-be8d-813be426c485 Raising goats successfully isn’t about having more animals or fewer animals — it’s about having management that matches your goal. Too many people jump into goats with good intentions, only to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and eventually sell out because their goats, systems, and goals were never aligned.

In this episode, I break down a pattern I see over and over: people either start with too many goats before they’ve learned how goats behave as a herd, or they start with just a couple of goats that function more like pets and never teach real herd management. Both extremes create problems — just in different ways.

We talk honestly about why goats magnify mistakes, how scale multiplies management challenges, and why learning at the right herd size matters. I also share how and why we intentionally scaled our own herd back last year to protect animal health, forage, and infrastructure — not as a failure, but as good management under real-world constraints.

We’ll dig into the difference between pet goats and commercial goats, including a candid discussion about bottle babies, learned behavior, and why management sometimes has to change to keep animals safe — even when that management isn’t ideal. Throughout the episode, everything comes back to one central truth: management depends on your goal.

If goats have ever felt harder than you expected, this episode will help you step back, clarify what you’re actually trying to build, and make decisions that lead to healthier goats and a more sustainable operation.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • Why people often quit goats within the first year or two
  • How scale magnifies mistakes in fencing, grazing, nutrition, and parasite management
  • Why starting with just two or three goats teaches pet management, not herd management
  • The risks of scaling too fast before understanding goat behavior and systems
  • Our experience selling goats to let infrastructure and management catch up
  • The difference between pet goats and commercial goats — and why neither is “wrong”
  • How bottle baby behavior affects herd flow, boundaries, and daily management
  • Why goat management should work with goat nature, not against it
  • What “enough goats to be a herd, but not a crisis” actually looks like
  • Practical starting numbers for building a commercial meat goat herd based on experience
Key Takeaways:
  • Goat management must match your end goal to be sustainable
  • Too few goats can teach the wrong lessons for commercial herd management
  • Too many goats magnify mistakes and accelerate burnout
  • Bottle babies are not bad goats, but they require different management considerations
  • Healthy goat systems guide behavior while protecting animal welfare
  • Clear goals lead to calmer goats and better long-term decisions
Related Episodes:

All the Best, Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Raising goats successfully isn’t about having more animals or fewer animals — it’s about having management that matches your goal. Too many people jump into goats with good intentions, only to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and eventually sell out because their goats, systems, and goals were never aligned.

In this episode, I break down a pattern I see over and over: people either start with too many goats before they’ve learned how goats behave as a herd, or they start with just a couple of goats that function more like pets and never teach real herd management. Both extremes create problems — just in different ways.

We talk honestly about why goats magnify mistakes, how scale multiplies management challenges, and why learning at the right herd size matters. I also share how and why we intentionally scaled our own herd back last year to protect animal health, forage, and infrastructure — not as a failure, but as good management under real-world constraints.

We’ll dig into the difference between pet goats and commercial goats, including a candid discussion about bottle babies, learned behavior, and why management sometimes has to change to keep animals safe — even when that management isn’t ideal. Throughout the episode, everything comes back to one central truth: management depends on your goal.

If goats have ever felt harder than you expected, this episode will help you step back, clarify what you’re actually trying to build, and make decisions that lead to healthier goats and a more sustainable operation.

In This Episode, I Cover:
  • Why people often quit goats within the first year or two
  • How scale magnifies mistakes in fencing, grazing, nutrition, and parasite management
  • Why starting with just two or three goats teaches pet management, not herd management
  • The risks of scaling too fast before understanding goat behavior and systems
  • Our experience selling goats to let infrastructure and management catch up
  • The difference between pet goats and commercial goats — and why neither is “wrong”
  • How bottle baby behavior affects herd flow, boundaries, and daily management
  • Why goat management should work with goat nature, not against it
  • What “enough goats to be a herd, but not a crisis” actually looks like
  • Practical starting numbers for building a commercial meat goat herd based on experience
Key Takeaways:
  • Goat management must match your end goal to be sustainable
  • Too few goats can teach the wrong lessons for commercial herd management
  • Too many goats magnify mistakes and accelerate burnout
  • Bottle babies are not bad goats, but they require different management considerations
  • Healthy goat systems guide behavior while protecting animal welfare
  • Clear goals lead to calmer goats and better long-term decisions
Related Episodes:

All the Best,
Millie

Resources & Links:

Disclaimer:

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 780 full 95 | A Simple Self-Sufficiency Strategy: Build Food Storage Based on What Your Family Actually Uses 95 | A Simple Self-Sufficiency Strategy: Build Food Storage Based on What Your Family Actually Uses https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/self-sufficiency-strategy/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/self-sufficiency-strategy/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/14a2ada7-26a8-31ae-912f-9785606363f1 If you’re the kind of person who likes a plan, but every food storage list you’ve ever seen felt overwhelming or unrealistic, today’s episode is for you. I’m going to walk you through a simple way to build food and household storage based on what your family actually uses, instead of someone else’s checklist. This isn’t about fear or extremes. It’s about paying attention, stewarding your home well, and creating a plan that fits your life and adapts as seasons change.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

25 | Concerned About the Food Supply?  Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis

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

64 | Healthy Food, Self-Sufficiency, and Homesteading: How to Make Lasting Changes and Ditch the Overwhelm

 

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

 

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Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> If you’re the kind of person who likes a plan, but every food storage list you’ve ever seen felt overwhelming or unrealistic, today’s episode is for you. I’m going to walk you through a simple way to build food and household storage based on what your family actually uses, instead of someone else’s checklist. This isn’t about fear or extremes. It’s about paying attention, stewarding your home well, and creating a plan that fits your life and adapts as seasons change.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

25 | Concerned About the Food Supply?  Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis

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

64 | Healthy Food, Self-Sufficiency, and Homesteading: How to Make Lasting Changes and Ditch the Overwhelm

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 787 full 94 | Winter Feeding Goats: How Growth Rate Changes Hay Needs and Marketing Plans 94 | Winter Feeding Goats: How Growth Rate Changes Hay Needs and Marketing Plans https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/rapid-growth-winter-feed-increase/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/rapid-growth-winter-feed-increase/#comments Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/9cfa03b3-0b25-379b-bdab-176d42af52a4 Fast-growing goats sound like a good problem, and they are, until you start running the feed numbers. In this episode, I’m walking you through a real-time management decision we’re making on our ranch. Mild winter weather pushed our weaned kids 15–20 pounds ahead of schedule, and that growth changed our hay needs by 30–44%. I’ll show you how I ran the numbers, why buying more hay doesn’t pencil out, and how we decided when it made sense to sell early instead of sticking to the original plan. If you’re raising goats and trying to balance performance, feed inventory, and cash flow, this episode will help you think through those trade-offs with clarity instead of guesswork.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

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

 

Related Episodes:

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

78 | Winter Grazing: Low Cost, Regenerative Strategies for Goats and Other Livestock

71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Fast-growing goats sound like a good problem, and they are, until you start running the feed numbers. In this episode, I’m walking you through a real-time management decision we’re making on our ranch. Mild winter weather pushed our weaned kids 15–20 pounds ahead of schedule, and that growth changed our hay needs by 30–44%. I’ll show you how I ran the numbers, why buying more hay doesn’t pencil out, and how we decided when it made sense to sell early instead of sticking to the original plan. If you’re raising goats and trying to balance performance, feed inventory, and cash flow, this episode will help you think through those trade-offs with clarity instead of guesswork.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

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

 

Related Episodes:

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

78 | Winter Grazing: Low Cost, Regenerative Strategies for Goats and Other Livestock

71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 720 full 93 | Winter Livestock Care Without Burnout: Chores, Water, and Simple Systems 93 | Winter Livestock Care Without Burnout: Chores, Water, and Simple Systems https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-chore-strategy/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-chore-strategy/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/8b369a84-2f76-3e1e-b545-ee954a346f6d Winter chores don’t have to take all day, but they do require good systems. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what a typical winter day on our ranch looks like, how we divide chores, manage water in freezing temperatures, and keep winter from turning into a constant crisis mode. If winter feels overwhelming, this episode will help you think through a simpler approach.

 

Episode Mentions:

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

 

Related Episodes:

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

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your Animals Aren’t Adapted to Freezing Temperatures

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Winter chores don’t have to take all day, but they do require good systems. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what a typical winter day on our ranch looks like, how we divide chores, manage water in freezing temperatures, and keep winter from turning into a constant crisis mode. If winter feels overwhelming, this episode will help you think through a simpler approach.

 

Episode Mentions:

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

 

Related Episodes:

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

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your Animals Aren’t Adapted to Freezing Temperatures

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 676 full 92 | Breeding Goats with the Long Game in Mind: How We’re Making Herd Decisions This Season 92 | Breeding Goats with the Long Game in Mind: How We’re Making Herd Decisions This Season https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/breeding-strategy/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/breeding-strategy/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/24e42d97-d1b4-3418-ba5a-956d44ae27f0 Breeding season is underway here at Dry Creek, and this year our breeding decisions look a little different than they have in the past. Today, I’m walking you through why we made those changes, not just what we’re doing, but how we’re thinking through the genetics, mothering ability, and long-term herd direction. If you’re raising goats, planning to, or just trying to make better livestock decisions without boxing yourself into a corner, this episode is for you.

 

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

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep to Breed? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

37 | Replacement Doe Management: Later Selection to Choose the Best Does for Your Herd

76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd

 

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

 

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Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> Breeding season is underway here at Dry Creek, and this year our breeding decisions look a little different than they have in the past. Today, I’m walking you through why we made those changes, not just what we’re doing, but how we’re thinking through the genetics, mothering ability, and long-term herd direction. If you’re raising goats, planning to, or just trying to make better livestock decisions without boxing yourself into a corner, this episode is for you.

 

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

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep to Breed? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

37 | Replacement Doe Management: Later Selection to Choose the Best Does for Your Herd

76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 646 full 91 | Seasonal Planning for Livestock: How We Plan a Ranch Year Without Burning Out 91 | Seasonal Planning for Livestock: How We Plan a Ranch Year Without Burning Out https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/seasonal-planning/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/seasonal-planning/#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/32044237-a2f8-3a23-add2-1c5e47783a9d This week on the podcast, I’m sharing what real-life planning looks like on a working ranch, mud, weather swings, breeding decisions, and all. We’re talking about seasonal rhythms, why rigid schedules don’t work for us, and how planning around your actual life can bring more steadiness and less frustration.

 

Related Episodes:

02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for Adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully

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

30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> This week on the podcast, I’m sharing what real-life planning looks like on a working ranch, mud, weather swings, breeding decisions, and all. We’re talking about seasonal rhythms, why rigid schedules don’t work for us, and how planning around your actual life can bring more steadiness and less frustration.

 

Related Episodes:

02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for Adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully

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

30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

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

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 617 full 90 | 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Goats (Hint: They Are NOT Sheep) 90 | 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting Goats (Hint: They Are NOT Sheep) https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-about-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-about-goats/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/93aaa5ec-c0e7-31a3-b2a8-da635b15a9e3 Before you get goats, or if you already have them and things feel harder than you expected, this episode is for you.  Today I’m sharing five things I really wish I had understood before I got goats. These are lessons that would have saved me time, money, frustration, and a few hard-earned mistakes.  Let’s talk about what goats are actually like, not the myths, and how to set yourself up for success from the start.

 

Mentions:

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

10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive

 

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

07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats

02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully

 

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]]> Before you get goats, or if you already have them and things feel harder than you expected, this episode is for you.  Today I’m sharing five things I really wish I had understood before I got goats. These are lessons that would have saved me time, money, frustration, and a few hard-earned mistakes.  Let’s talk about what goats are actually like, not the myths, and how to set yourself up for success from the start.

 

Mentions:

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

10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive

 

Related Episodes:

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

07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats

02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 788 full 89 | How to Prepare Your Goat Herd for Breeding Season: Feed, Flushing, Mineral, and Water 89 | How to Prepare Your Goat Herd for Breeding Season: Feed, Flushing, Mineral, and Water https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/flushing-response/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/flushing-response/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/d17f2dd0-f676-32e1-8438-11ce56f6a333 Breeding season success doesn’t start the day the buck goes in, it starts weeks earlier. In today’s episode, I’m walking through how we prepare our goat herd for breeding season, including our feeding strategy after weaning, what flushing actually is and when it works, why mineral intake matters more than most people think, and how winter water access quietly determines whether any of it works at all.

 

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14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Forage Nutrition

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

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

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids

 

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]]> Breeding season success doesn’t start the day the buck goes in, it starts weeks earlier. In today’s episode, I’m walking through how we prepare our goat herd for breeding season, including our feeding strategy after weaning, what flushing actually is and when it works, why mineral intake matters more than most people think, and how winter water access quietly determines whether any of it works at all.

 

Related Episodes:

14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Forage Nutrition

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

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

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 772 full 88 | Regenerative Ranching Is a Process, Not a Destination: How We Actually Make Decisions 88 | Regenerative Ranching Is a Process, Not a Destination: How We Actually Make Decisions https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/regenerative-ranching-is-a-process/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/regenerative-ranching-is-a-process/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/19647067-b4e0-3dd5-9fb7-d9352a0d0dcb Regenerative agriculture isn’t a checklist or a finish line. It’s a decision-making process you repeat over and over as you learn what your land can actually do. In this episode, I’m walking you through the framework we use on our high-desert ranch to turn regenerative principles into real-world management decisions with goats and cattle. We’ll talk about learning without copy-pasting, asking “how can this work here?” instead of “this will never work,” and how we break big, overwhelming goals, like reducing winter hay feeding and extending the grazing season, into practical tests we can evaluate and adjust.

 

Mentions:

Gabe Brown — Dirt to Soil

 

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84 | The Messy Middle of Regenerative Ranching: Key Insights from “A Bold Return to Giving a Damn” by Will Harris

78 | Winter Grazing: Low Cost, Regenerative Strategies for Goats and Other Livestock

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

21 | Seeking Sustainability?  How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

 

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]]> Regenerative agriculture isn’t a checklist or a finish line. It’s a decision-making process you repeat over and over as you learn what your land can actually do. In this episode, I’m walking you through the framework we use on our high-desert ranch to turn regenerative principles into real-world management decisions with goats and cattle. We’ll talk about learning without copy-pasting, asking “how can this work here?” instead of “this will never work,” and how we break big, overwhelming goals, like reducing winter hay feeding and extending the grazing season, into practical tests we can evaluate and adjust.

 

Mentions:

Gabe Brown — Dirt to Soil

 

Related Episodes:

84 | The Messy Middle of Regenerative Ranching: Key Insights from “A Bold Return to Giving a Damn” by Will Harris

78 | Winter Grazing: Low Cost, Regenerative Strategies for Goats and Other Livestock

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

21 | Seeking Sustainability?  How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1070 full 87 | Coccidia in Goats: Understanding Coccidiosis, Symptoms, and Practical Prevention That Works 87 | Coccidia in Goats: Understanding Coccidiosis, Symptoms, and Practical Prevention That Works https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/coccidia-in-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/coccidia-in-goats/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/db9c86b4-a567-322c-9d87-4c727c7c0778 Coccidiosis is one of the most common and most misunderstood health issues in goats. Some herds barely deal with it. Others lose kids every season. Today, I’m breaking down what coccidia actually is, how it functions, which strains are the most dangerous, how genetics and stress play into it, and the management shifts that finally broke our yearly cycle of coccidiosis. If you’ve ever dealt with diarrhea, weak kids, or unexplained losses, this episode will give you clarity.

 

Episode Mentions:

86 | Can Goats and Chickens Live Together? What’s Safe, What’s Not, and How to Do It Right

 

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82 | Internal Parasites in Goats: Monitoring, Prevention, and Treatment for Barber Pole and Other Worms

 

68 | New to Raising Livestock?  Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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]]> Coccidiosis is one of the most common and most misunderstood health issues in goats. Some herds barely deal with it. Others lose kids every season. Today, I’m breaking down what coccidia actually is, how it functions, which strains are the most dangerous, how genetics and stress play into it, and the management shifts that finally broke our yearly cycle of coccidiosis. If you’ve ever dealt with diarrhea, weak kids, or unexplained losses, this episode will give you clarity.

 

Episode Mentions:

86 | Can Goats and Chickens Live Together? What’s Safe, What’s Not, and How to Do It Right

 

Related Episodes:

82 | Internal Parasites in Goats: Monitoring, Prevention, and Treatment for Barber Pole and Other Worms

 

68 | New to Raising Livestock?  Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 936 full 86 | Can Goats and Chickens Live Together? What’s Safe, What’s Not, and How to Do It Right 86 | Can Goats and Chickens Live Together? What’s Safe, What’s Not, and How to Do It Right https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goats-chickens-coccidiosis/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goats-chickens-coccidiosis/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/b0159848-0929-35e7-b6e0-10a869a20fd1 Hi friends!  A lot of folks claim you have to keep goats and chickens separate. Others run them together year-round with no issues. So, which is actually right? Today we’re breaking down the real risks, the benefits, the newest research on coccidia, and the simple guidelines that make mixed housing work safely. And at the end, I’ll share a teaser for next week’s episode, where we’re talking all about coccidia—what it is, when it becomes deadly, and the management shifts that finally broke our yearly coccidiosis cycle.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

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

 

21 | Seeking Sustainability?  How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

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]]> Hi friends!  A lot of folks claim you have to keep goats and chickens separate. Others run them together year-round with no issues. So, which is actually right? Today we’re breaking down the real risks, the benefits, the newest research on coccidia, and the simple guidelines that make mixed housing work safely. And at the end, I’ll share a teaser for next week’s episode, where we’re talking all about coccidia—what it is, when it becomes deadly, and the management shifts that finally broke our yearly coccidiosis cycle.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

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

 

21 | Seeking Sustainability?  How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 602 full 85 | Gratitude, Grit, and Finding the Good: The Mindset That Makes Homesteading Work 85 | Gratitude, Grit, and Finding the Good: The Mindset That Makes Homesteading Work https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homestead-mindset/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homestead-mindset/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/7844d68b-4b74-39f1-b6a3-62db54833116 Today we’re talking about the mindset that actually makes farming and homesteading sustainable. Not perfection and definitely not a life where everything is easy. We’re digging into gratitude, grit, and learning to find the good even in the messy parts of livestock and off-grid living. Let’s get to it!

 

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02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully

 

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

 

30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

 

68 | New to Raising Livestock?  Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep

 

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]]> Today we’re talking about the mindset that actually makes farming and homesteading sustainable. Not perfection and definitely not a life where everything is easy. We’re digging into gratitude, grit, and learning to find the good even in the messy parts of livestock and off-grid living. Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully

 

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

 

30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

 

68 | New to Raising Livestock?  Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 637 full 84 | The Messy Middle of Regenerative Ranching: Key Insights from “A Bold Return to Giving a Damn” by Will Harris 84 | The Messy Middle of Regenerative Ranching: Key Insights from “A Bold Return to Giving a Damn” by Will Harris https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/regenerative-ranching/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/regenerative-ranching/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/34c5eb5e-e972-38d8-95f3-1e0f6865d674 Hi friends!  Today I want to talk about the transition from conventional agriculture and livestock production to a regenerative or restorative system.  I spent two days in the truck, listening to Will Harris’ book, A Bold Return to Giving a Damn, and it gave me some great insights into the decades-long journey of White Oak Pastures, as well as a look into the future of our ranch.  If you’re considering a production system that is closer to nature’s design or if you’re in the messy middle like we are, this episode will help you see the possibilities, problems, and the beautiful potential.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

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

 

21 | Seeking Sustainability?  How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today I want to talk about the transition from conventional agriculture and livestock production to a regenerative or restorative system.  I spent two days in the truck, listening to Will Harris’ book, A Bold Return to Giving a Damn, and it gave me some great insights into the decades-long journey of White Oak Pastures, as well as a look into the future of our ranch.  If you’re considering a production system that is closer to nature’s design or if you’re in the messy middle like we are, this episode will help you see the possibilities, problems, and the beautiful potential.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

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

 

21 | Seeking Sustainability?  How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 928 full 83 | How to Build a Confinement Goat Fence that Keeps Goats Inside and Predators Out and Do It with Limited Equipment 83 | How to Build a Confinement Goat Fence that Keeps Goats Inside and Predators Out and Do It with Limited Equipment https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/night-trap-goat-fence/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/night-trap-goat-fence/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/88ce1b83-2d08-3a4a-a39c-127a257658d9 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about goat fence, specifically, a night trap which is one part of a big fence project we’re working on right now.  A night trap is a pen that is used to securely contain goats while protecting them from predators.  We’ve built a few of these over the years, and I’m going to give you the overview of how to do it with very little tools like we did in the beginning, to now, using some helpful equipment, but not required.  Having a secure place to contain your goats will ease your mind and make raising goats so much easier.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

56 | True or False? Goats are Escape Artists (Hint/ The Answer Is in Your Management Strategy)

 

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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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about goat fence, specifically, a night trap which is one part of a big fence project we’re working on right now.  A night trap is a pen that is used to securely contain goats while protecting them from predators.  We’ve built a few of these over the years, and I’m going to give you the overview of how to do it with very little tools like we did in the beginning, to now, using some helpful equipment, but not required.  Having a secure place to contain your goats will ease your mind and make raising goats so much easier.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

56 | True or False? Goats are Escape Artists (Hint/ The Answer Is in Your Management Strategy)

 

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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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1174 full 82 | Internal Parasites in Goats: Monitoring, Prevention, and Treatment for Barber Pole and Other Worms 82 | Internal Parasites in Goats: Monitoring, Prevention, and Treatment for Barber Pole and Other Worms https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/internal-parasites-in-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/internal-parasites-in-goats/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/4febab00-776e-391c-a5a0-ca67c9a34c99 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about internal parasites, or worms, different species, the problems they cause, and how you can help your goats resist parasites, how to monitor your herd, and how to treat them when you need to.  Internal parasites are one of the biggest problems that goat owners face, and being armed with some strategies to monitor, support, and treat your goats is the best defense against these little invaders.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

https://kinderground.org

 

https://lakelandfarmandranch.com/usa/

 

Related Episodes:

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about internal parasites, or worms, different species, the problems they cause, and how you can help your goats resist parasites, how to monitor your herd, and how to treat them when you need to.  Internal parasites are one of the biggest problems that goat owners face, and being armed with some strategies to monitor, support, and treat your goats is the best defense against these little invaders.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

https://kinderground.org

 

https://lakelandfarmandranch.com/usa/

 

Related Episodes:

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1322 full 81 | Should I Raise Registered or Unregistered Goats? Breed Registries, Performance Data, and Breeding Decisions Explained 81 | Should I Raise Registered or Unregistered Goats? Breed Registries, Performance Data, and Breeding Decisions Explained https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/registered-versus-unregistered-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/registered-versus-unregistered-goats/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/1ff591d9-2006-37bd-b052-296b28eb60f1 Hey there, thanks for listening today. I'm so glad you're here. If this episode helped you or encouraged you in some way, share the link with your homesteading friends and if you really want to help me out, click on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review. You can connect with me on Instagram or email, linked in the show notes and meet me back here soon for more Get Goat Wise.

 

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SHOW NOTES:

 

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about breed registries, making decisions based on performance data, livestock industry problems created by breeding for maximum production, and what you need to know before you decide if you should raise registered or unregistered goats.  Let’s get to it!

 

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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

 

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep to Breed? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

 

76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd

 

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]]> Hey there, thanks for listening today. I'm so glad you're here. If this episode helped you or encouraged you in some way, share the link with your homesteading friends and if you really want to help me out, click on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and a review. You can connect with me on Instagram or email, linked in the show notes and meet me back here soon for more Get Goat Wise.

 

[MUSIC FADES OUT]

 

SHOW NOTES:

 

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about breed registries, making decisions based on performance data, livestock industry problems created by breeding for maximum production, and what you need to know before you decide if you should raise registered or unregistered goats.  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

 

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep to Breed? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

 

76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd

 

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

 

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Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1250 full 80 | When Should I Wean Goat Kids? Timing and Strategies for a Successful Weaning Season 80 | When Should I Wean Goat Kids? Timing and Strategies for a Successful Weaning Season https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/weaning-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/weaning-goats/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/45967b81-2fb9-3d59-9315-f979d506d71e Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about weaning goat kids, different methods for weaning, timing to prevent unintentional breeding by buck kids, if you should wean wether and doe kids at all, and how to decide what weaning strategy will work best for your goat herd and management system.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

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14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Forage Nutrition

 

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

 

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids

 

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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 weaning goat kids, different methods for weaning, timing to prevent unintentional breeding by buck kids, if you should wean wether and doe kids at all, and how to decide what weaning strategy will work best for your goat herd and management system.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

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

 

Related Episodes:

 

14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Forage Nutrition

 

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

 

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids

 

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 700 full 79 | The Unpractical Project: Why I Said Yes to Ducks Even When It Didn’t Make Sense 79 | The Unpractical Project: Why I Said Yes to Ducks Even When It Didn’t Make Sense https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/youth-livestock-programs-and-ducks/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/youth-livestock-programs-and-ducks/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/e7cdf91d-0b12-3e5a-a612-c445e9f2a343 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about youth livestock programs, gaining wisdom by learning from experience, and the importance of teaching kids about livestock and where their food comes from.  Whether kids are involved in a formal program or have their own projects on the homestead, farm, in the back yard, or even a rented space at a nearby farm, raising livestock can be a life-changing experience for kids.  Let’s get to it!

 

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12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals

 

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19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2

 

70 | How Livestock, Chores, and Good Mentors Create Resilient, Confident Kids Who Are Prepared for the Challenges Life Brings

 

75 | How Livestock Shaped My Life and Why I’m Here to Help You

 

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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 youth livestock programs, gaining wisdom by learning from experience, and the importance of teaching kids about livestock and where their food comes from.  Whether kids are involved in a formal program or have their own projects on the homestead, farm, in the back yard, or even a rented space at a nearby farm, raising livestock can be a life-changing experience for kids.  Let’s get to it!

 

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12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals

 

18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1

 

19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2

 

70 | How Livestock, Chores, and Good Mentors Create Resilient, Confident Kids Who Are Prepared for the Challenges Life Brings

 

75 | How Livestock Shaped My Life and Why I’m Here to Help You

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 628 full 78 | Winter Grazing: Low Cost and Regenerative Strategies for Goats and Other Livestock 78 | Winter Grazing: Low Cost and Regenerative Strategies for Goats and Other Livestock https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-grazing-for-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-grazing-for-goats/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/539e5741-d9b4-3a80-bd95-31004080c8c3 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about winter grazing and the different ways you can feed your livestock in a sustainable, regenerative way while meeting their needs and promoting nutrient cycling and land improvement.  We’ll define terms like swath grazing, bale grazing, cover crop and residue grazing and discuss how each of them could benefit your management system.  Let’s get to it!

 

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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 winter grazing and the different ways you can feed your livestock in a sustainable, regenerative way while meeting their needs and promoting nutrient cycling and land improvement.  We’ll define terms like swath grazing, bale grazing, cover crop and residue grazing and discuss how each of them could benefit your management system.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation:  Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

 

42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your Animals Aren’t Adapted to Freezing Temperatures

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 809 full 77 | How to Prepare for Winter on the Ranch and Homestead 77 | How to Prepare for Winter on the Ranch and Homestead https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-preparation-on-the-ranch/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-preparation-on-the-ranch/#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/c807bd3b-4c18-39a8-8a16-d0cf92a54474 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about preparing for winter on the ranch and homestead, and what we do to make sure the animals and people are taken care of through the cold winter months.  We’ll talk about livestock feed and water, general fall clean up that makes winter work easier, and a quick overview of what we prepare for our family that supports us through the winter as well as the rest of the year.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

36 | What We Miss the Most While Building Our Off-Grid Life

 

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

 

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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 preparing for winter on the ranch and homestead, and what we do to make sure the animals and people are taken care of through the cold winter months.  We’ll talk about livestock feed and water, general fall clean up that makes winter work easier, and a quick overview of what we prepare for our family that supports us through the winter as well as the rest of the year.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

36 | What We Miss the Most While Building Our Off-Grid Life

 

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 826 full 76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd 76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/future-breeding-bucks/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/future-breeding-bucks/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/aa2fbc6f-5921-3d3b-94a0-6f921da39f18 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about selecting replacement bucks, the criteria we use to qualify bucks as breeding stock, and we’ll walk through the sorting process and how we handled it this year.  I’ll also be sharing some interesting things we observed while sorting and how it’s going to affect future decisions and data collection.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

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

 

 

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24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

 

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

 

62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about selecting replacement bucks, the criteria we use to qualify bucks as breeding stock, and we’ll walk through the sorting process and how we handled it this year.  I’ll also be sharing some interesting things we observed while sorting and how it’s going to affect future decisions and data collection.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

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

 

 

Related Episodes:

 

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

 

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

 

62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 705 full 75 | How Livestock Shaped My Life and Why I’m Here to Help You 75 | How Livestock Shaped My Life and Why I’m Here to Help You https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/livestock-shaped-my-life/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/livestock-shaped-my-life/#comments Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/b6737d8c-f4a2-3988-aa93-117ad4f109df Hi friends!  Today’s episode is a little different.  I’ve been deep in thought as I’m sure many of you have been also, reflecting on all that has happened recently.  I want to share some of what I’ve been thinking about, particularly as it relates to why I care so much about raising livestock, healthy food, and self-sufficiency, as well as what’s coming up for our ranch, the meat business, and this podcast.  Let’s get to it!

 

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01 | The Story Behind "Get Goat Wise" and How I Went from Ranch Kid to Homesteader

 

25 | Concerned About the Food Supply?  Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis

 

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

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today’s episode is a little different.  I’ve been deep in thought as I’m sure many of you have been also, reflecting on all that has happened recently.  I want to share some of what I’ve been thinking about, particularly as it relates to why I care so much about raising livestock, healthy food, and self-sufficiency, as well as what’s coming up for our ranch, the meat business, and this podcast.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

01 | The Story Behind "Get Goat Wise" and How I Went from Ranch Kid to Homesteader

 

25 | Concerned About the Food Supply?  Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis

 

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

 

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1158 full 74 | Too Many Roosters? What to Do Now and How to Create a Management Plan for Your Future Flock 74 | Too Many Roosters? What to Do Now and How to Create a Management Plan for Your Future Flock https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/rooster-management-plan/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/rooster-management-plan/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/d6420388-a36c-3220-a45f-1fb92eaa108a Hi friends!  It’s time for a chicken episode! Today we’re talking about what to do with all those roosters you ended up with after buying straight run chicks this year – because that was all you could find, right?  We’ll talk about options to deal with this year’s roosters as well as long-term strategies for your flock, including rooster management and setting goals for meat and egg production.  Let’s get to it!

 

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41 | What Type of Meat Bird Should I Raise? Cornish Cross, Hybrid and Dual-Purpose Explained

 

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

]]> Hi friends!  It’s time for a chicken episode! Today we’re talking about what to do with all those roosters you ended up with after buying straight run chicks this year – because that was all you could find, right?  We’ll talk about options to deal with this year’s roosters as well as long-term strategies for your flock, including rooster management and setting goals for meat and egg production.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

 

41 | What Type of Meat Bird Should I Raise? Cornish Cross, Hybrid and Dual-Purpose Explained

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 710 full 73 | Raising Livestock for Meat: 3 Tips to Keep Butcher Day Low-Stress and Meat Quality Excellent 73 | Raising Livestock for Meat: 3 Tips to Keep Butcher Day Low-Stress and Meat Quality Excellent https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/butcher-day-handling-stress/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/butcher-day-handling-stress/#comments Mon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/8769b909-6f85-366b-9068-5ac0e5eb600a Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about handling stress before butcher, and how it can affect meat quality.  We’ll talk about the meat science behind stress and I’ll give you practical tips you can use to make sure you and your animals are prepared for hauling on butcher day.  You’re already putting in the work to raise your own meat, and with a few management practices, you can make sure that meat will be the highest quality possible.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat

 

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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 handling stress before butcher, and how it can affect meat quality.  We’ll talk about the meat science behind stress and I’ll give you practical tips you can use to make sure you and your animals are prepared for hauling on butcher day.  You’re already putting in the work to raise your own meat, and with a few management practices, you can make sure that meat will be the highest quality possible.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

25 | Concerned About the Food Supply?  Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis

 

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

 

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

 

57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 631 full 72 | Did We Reach Our Goal? 2025 Kidding Season Report Is Here! 72 | Did We Reach Our Goal? 2025 Kidding Season Report Is Here! https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/2025-kidding-report/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/2025-kidding-report/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/326ec8eb-9e36-3312-8748-eeebf24630e9 Hi friends!  Today I’m going over the numbers from our 2025 kidding season. We’ll talk about our challenges, victories, and the things we learned this year, and I’ll be sharing the actual production numbers from our herd.  We’ll comb through the data, pull out the important stuff, and talk about what worked great and what we’ll change for next year.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

 

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids

 

16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd

 

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

]]> Hi friends!  Today I’m going over the numbers from our 2025 kidding season. We’ll talk about our challenges, victories, and the things we learned this year, and I’ll be sharing the actual production numbers from our herd.  We’ll comb through the data, pull out the important stuff, and talk about what worked great and what we’ll change for next year.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

 

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids

 

16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1052 full 71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd 71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/71-livestock-management-decisions-and-why-we-are-selling-part-of-our-goat-herd/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/71-livestock-management-decisions-and-why-we-are-selling-part-of-our-goat-herd/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/67083498-facb-36cf-a4e8-4e5fc5191bb5 Hi friends!  Today I’ve got an update from County Fair, and then we’re talking about a management decision we’re making to sell some of the goat herd.  We’ll talk about the factors influencing the decision, which goats we’re selling and why, and how it will help us improve our herd long term.  Let’s get to it!

 

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30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today I’ve got an update from County Fair, and then we’re talking about a management decision we’re making to sell some of the goat herd.  We’ll talk about the factors influencing the decision, which goats we’re selling and why, and how it will help us improve our herd long term.  Let’s get to it!

 

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30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 760 full 70 | How Livestock, Chores, and Good Mentors Create Resilient, Confident Kids Who Are Prepared for the Challenges Life Brings 70 | How Livestock, Chores, and Good Mentors Create Resilient, Confident Kids Who Are Prepared for the Challenges Life Brings https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kids-and-livestock-projects/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kids-and-livestock-projects/#comments Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a07a1511-2995-3a9b-b712-9bc441525ed4 Hi friends!  It’s almost time for County Fair here, and with that comes a lot of reflecting about the kids and their growth doing livestock projects.  Today we’re talking about the power of animals and livestock in the lives of our kids, and how responsibility, work ethic, and good mentors can launch kids into a new level of self-confidence doing hard things even when they don’t want to or they think they can’t. Whether you are interested in 4-H, FFA or giving your kids the responsibility of raising livestock outside of a formal program, this episode gives insight into some unexpected benefits when kids grow up raising animals.  Let’s get to it!

 

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12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals

 

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]]> Hi friends!  It’s almost time for County Fair here, and with that comes a lot of reflecting about the kids and their growth doing livestock projects.  Today we’re talking about the power of animals and livestock in the lives of our kids, and how responsibility, work ethic, and good mentors can launch kids into a new level of self-confidence doing hard things even when they don’t want to or they think they can’t. Whether you are interested in 4-H, FFA or giving your kids the responsibility of raising livestock outside of a formal program, this episode gives insight into some unexpected benefits when kids grow up raising animals.  Let’s get to it!

 

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12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 827 full 69 | How to Make Money Grazing for Hire and Weed Eating with Goats 69 | How to Make Money Grazing for Hire and Weed Eating with Goats https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/grazing-for-hire/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/grazing-for-hire/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/352ffdc5-9337-32ed-a101-3dc479a9431d Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about another way to make money with goats – grazing for hire.  We’ll talk about the infrastructure you need and different ways you can use the goat herd you already have to bring in some extra income while grazing your goats for other people to help clear out overgrown forage or mitigate fire risk.  I’ll talk about our experience grazing for hire, what was challenging, what we loved, and what I think the future holds for this income option.  Let’s get to it!

 

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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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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about another way to make money with goats – grazing for hire.  We’ll talk about the infrastructure you need and different ways you can use the goat herd you already have to bring in some extra income while grazing your goats for other people to help clear out overgrown forage or mitigate fire risk.  I’ll talk about our experience grazing for hire, what was challenging, what we loved, and what I think the future holds for this income option.  Let’s get to it!

 

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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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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 710 full 68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep 68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/risk-management-for-death-loss/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/risk-management-for-death-loss/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/67538442-e654-3cba-8f1c-a7c9d72567a1 Hi friends!  Last week we talked about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  Today I’m going to dive into that a little deeper and talk about why you should start with smaller livestock like sheep and goats instead of cattle.  We’re going to talk about meat and dairy and risk management, especially through those beginner phases where lots of mistakes and learning happen.  Let’s get to it!

 

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67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Last week we talked about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  Today I’m going to dive into that a little deeper and talk about why you should start with smaller livestock like sheep and goats instead of cattle.  We’re going to talk about meat and dairy and risk management, especially through those beginner phases where lots of mistakes and learning happen.  Let’s get to it!

 

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67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 791 full 67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First 67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/terminal-livestock-first/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/terminal-livestock-first/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/6e545aa2-b21c-399d-bb7f-5c4bf1d688ac Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  I’ll explain the advantages to starting with meat animals rather than breeding stock, and how those animals will be your best teacher and set you up for success with your future breeding herds.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

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

 

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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 all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  I’ll explain the advantages to starting with meat animals rather than breeding stock, and how those animals will be your best teacher and set you up for success with your future breeding herds.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 642 full 66 | What’s Happening in the Beef Market, What It Means for Consumers, and What You Can Do About It Now 66 | What’s Happening in the Beef Market, What It Means for Consumers, and What You Can Do About It Now https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/beef-prices/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/beef-prices/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/09bafae5-046c-3fb1-b5d8-48e6a28183ed Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what’s happening in the beef market, and what that means for future meat prices.  I’m sharing advice from a local rancher on how to build a good relationship so that buying directly from a farmer or rancher works long-term.  Mostly, though, I want you to make a plan now to take at least some control over your food supply so you can weather whatever storms of life come your way.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what’s happening in the beef market, and what that means for future meat prices.  I’m sharing advice from a local rancher on how to build a good relationship so that buying directly from a farmer or rancher works long-term.  Mostly, though, I want you to make a plan now to take at least some control over your food supply so you can weather whatever storms of life come your way.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 887 full 65 | We Made It Through Kidding, Now What? The 6 Biggest Health Risks to Your Goat Kids Until Weaning Time 65 | We Made It Through Kidding, Now What? The 6 Biggest Health Risks to Your Goat Kids Until Weaning Time https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-kid-health/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-kid-health/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/0afd6414-7db1-38ff-964f-fa8a2c33e45a Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what to watch for once you’ve gotten your baby goats through that first critical week.  We’re talking about the most common problems we see in the first month after goat kids are born, what to watch for, and what to do.  I’m also sharing about a big loss we had this year, what we learned from it, and I’m reminding myself that it’s only a failure if you don’t learn something.  Listen in and learn how to keep those goat kids healthy until they’re ready to wean.  Let’s get to it!

 

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

 

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

 

59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what to watch for once you’ve gotten your baby goats through that first critical week.  We’re talking about the most common problems we see in the first month after goat kids are born, what to watch for, and what to do.  I’m also sharing about a big loss we had this year, what we learned from it, and I’m reminding myself that it’s only a failure if you don’t learn something.  Listen in and learn how to keep those goat kids healthy until they’re ready to wean.  Let’s get to it!

 

Related Episdoes:

 

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

 

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

 

59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 967 full 64 | Healthy Food, Self-Sufficiency, and Homesteading: How to Make Lasting Changes and Ditch the Overwhelm 64 | Healthy Food, Self-Sufficiency, and Homesteading: How to Make Lasting Changes and Ditch the Overwhelm https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/overwhelm-focus-on-one-thing/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/overwhelm-focus-on-one-thing/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/75054e26-7d05-3273-b0b9-5e5e8442ca99 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how to avoid overwhelm and make real progress on your journey to healthier food, self-sufficiency, and homesteading.  We’ll talk about the power of focusing so that your progress is sustainable over the long term, creating real impact and lasting change in your life.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

 

04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best

 

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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

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how to avoid overwhelm and make real progress on your journey to healthier food, self-sufficiency, and homesteading.  We’ll talk about the power of focusing so that your progress is sustainable over the long term, creating real impact and lasting change in your life.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

 

04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best

 

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

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 991 full 63 | How to Get Started Raising Livestock When Your Budget Is Small but You’re Willing to Work 63 | How to Get Started Raising Livestock When Your Budget Is Small but You’re Willing to Work https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bottle-kids-calves-grow-herd/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bottle-kids-calves-grow-herd/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/40140ecf-2aee-357c-9cd8-07bbb96b1e01 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

 

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

]]> 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

 

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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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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 701 full 62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management 62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/buck-effect/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/buck-effect/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/072f6721-c633-3011-ac50-3f9044eba1d0 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)

 

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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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]]> 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

 

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 720 full 61 | How to Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage 61 | How to Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/off-grid-water/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/off-grid-water/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/d41fac67-46fb-3039-9ed3-61a300596684 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!  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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 826 full 60 | Breech Births, Goat Mentors, and When to Intervene During Kidding 60 | Breech Births, Goat Mentors, and When to Intervene During Kidding https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/breech-birth/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/breech-birth/#comments Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/65f2a2ad-0237-3100-a061-c9535448467c 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

 

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

 

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

 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> 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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 937 full 59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season 59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/get-ready-for-kidding/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/get-ready-for-kidding/#comments Mon, 26 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/07da6268-cf16-3998-a294-14ed47412f56 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?

 

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

 

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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 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?

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 672 full 58 | Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing Your First Livestock Animals: Focusing on Breed Only 58 | Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing Your First Livestock Animals: Focusing on Breed Only https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/within-breed-variation/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/within-breed-variation/#comments Mon, 19 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a4fe2f1d-6025-3df0-a02c-538b2598cf3f 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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> 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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 921 full 57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat 57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/butcher-age/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/butcher-age/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/9fad32aa-8bfa-348e-85d7-cb06fa0bbbc2 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

 

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

 

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Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> 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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 896 full 56 | True or False? Goats are Escape Artists (Hint: The Answer Is in Your Management Strategy) 56 | True or False? Goats are Escape Artists (Hint: The Answer Is in Your Management Strategy) https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/escapist-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/escapist-goats/#comments Mon, 05 May 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/16d222d8-33f2-34d3-8215-2ee755a6cc33 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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> 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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 831 full 55 | Fencing for Goats: Two Things You Must Have to Keep Your Goats Contained and Safe 55 | Fencing for Goats: Two Things You Must Have to Keep Your Goats Contained and Safe https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-fence-two-types-you-need/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goat-fence-two-types-you-need/#comments Mon, 28 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a6c4aeac-d973-38af-a4d9-2174f63915b2 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:

07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats

 

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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

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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.

]]> 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:


07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats

 

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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 924 full 54 | Butchering Meat Goats: How Much Meat Do I Get from a Goat Compared to Other Livestock Species? 54 | Butchering Meat Goats: How Much Meat Do I Get from a Goat Compared to Other Livestock Species? https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/meat-yield/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/meat-yield/#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/80ecde82-a9a7-3711-8ff9-61e1abac445c 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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 831 full 53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them 53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/management-plan/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/management-plan/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/ca9d651f-6156-3f4d-9ae4-7058661ac77b Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about big picture management and goals for your farm, ranch or homestead.  It doesn’t matter if you have a few acres or a few hundred, it’s important to have a plan.  I’m going to walk you through our plan for livestock and land, talk about why we’ve made some of the decisions we’ve made and our plans for the future.  This is and will always be a work in progress, so I expect I’ll be doing updates every so often as we learn more and apply that knowledge to our plan.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

48 | Goat Hoof Trimming/ Simple Tools, Technique, and How to Decrease the Frequency

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about big picture management and goals for your farm, ranch or homestead.  It doesn’t matter if you have a few acres or a few hundred, it’s important to have a plan.  I’m going to walk you through our plan for livestock and land, talk about why we’ve made some of the decisions we’ve made and our plans for the future.  This is and will always be a work in progress, so I expect I’ll be doing updates every so often as we learn more and apply that knowledge to our plan.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mentions:

48 | Goat Hoof Trimming/ Simple Tools, Technique, and How to Decrease the Frequency

 

08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell

 

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

 

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

 

Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join

Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Instagram: @drycreekpastures

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1178 full 52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid 52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-bucket/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/kidding-bucket/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/0e01cccb-f7fe-3bec-8413-955d40493a41 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about preparing for kidding goats, specifically, what I have in my kidding bucket and what I like to have on hand in case of an emergency.  This episode will give you a great place to start getting your supplies together for kidding, as well as some ideas to put on your list to have around when things don’t go as planned.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

Kidding Supplies: (*Affiliate Link)

 

In the kidding bucket for daily use:

3.5 Gallon Bucket*

Toolbox for kidding box* – we have this and still use it for a vet box, it’s great

Lamb and Kid Sling

Digital Scale

Tags we use

Allflex Tag Marking Pen*

Allflex Universal Tagger*

Allflex Tag Removal Tool*

Tag Storage Pencil Box*

Nolvasan* dilute according to instructions

Iodine Spray*

Iodine Navel Dip Cup

Steno Notebook*

 

In the kidding bucket for occasional use:

ARS 140DXR Smooth Blade Hoof Trimmers* My favorite hoof trimmers

Budget Hoof Trimmers*

Pruning Shears*

Nitrile Gloves*

OB Sleeves*

SuperLube or OB All Purpose Lubricant*

OB Snare or make your own with parachute cord

Bulb Syringe*

Surgical shears*

 

On the shelf available when needed:

Feeding Tube – I like the red ones

60cc Catheter Tip Syringe*

Wound Clips and Forceps

Probios*

Pritchard Teat Nipples -these attach to a regular soda pop bottle, get the original Pritchard not a copy

Kid blankets – use with care

 

Things to think about adding to your kidding supplies:

Umbilical tape* and Buhner OB needles*

Ketone test strips*

Dextrose

CMPK*

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about preparing for kidding goats, specifically, what I have in my kidding bucket and what I like to have on hand in case of an emergency.  This episode will give you a great place to start getting your supplies together for kidding, as well as some ideas to put on your list to have around when things don’t go as planned.  Let’s get to it!

 

Mentions:

 

Kidding Supplies: (*Affiliate Link)

 

In the kidding bucket for daily use:

3.5 Gallon Bucket*

Toolbox for kidding box* – we have this and still use it for a vet box, it’s great

Lamb and Kid Sling

Digital Scale

Tags we use

Allflex Tag Marking Pen*

Allflex Universal Tagger*

Allflex Tag Removal Tool*

Tag Storage Pencil Box*

Nolvasan* dilute according to instructions

Iodine Spray*

Iodine Navel Dip Cup

Steno Notebook*

 

In the kidding bucket for occasional use:

ARS 140DXR Smooth Blade Hoof Trimmers* My favorite hoof trimmers

Budget Hoof Trimmers*

Pruning Shears*

Nitrile Gloves*

OB Sleeves*

SuperLube or OB All Purpose Lubricant*

OB Snare or make your own with parachute cord

Bulb Syringe*

Surgical shears*

 

On the shelf available when needed:

Feeding Tube – I like the red ones

60cc Catheter Tip Syringe*

Wound Clips and Forceps

Probios*

Pritchard Teat Nipples -these attach to a regular soda pop bottle, get the original Pritchard not a copy

Kid blankets – use with care

 

Things to think about adding to your kidding supplies:

Umbilical tape* and Buhner OB needles*

Ketone test strips*

Dextrose

CMPK*

 

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*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 912 full 51 | Ground Beef: What You're Actually Buying and How to Do Better 51 | Ground Beef: What You're Actually Buying and How to Do Better https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/ground-beef/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/ground-beef/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/06631d39-d4ca-3971-b1a1-8a61f2e87428 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about meat, ground beef specifically, and what it really costs to buy a burger at the drive through.  We’ll talk about things you need to look for when purchasing ground beef and the options you have to feed your family one of the most nutritious foods on the planet – red meat, in the form of ground beef.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mention:

04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best

 

Related Episodes:

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

 

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

 

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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 meat, ground beef specifically, and what it really costs to buy a burger at the drive through.  We’ll talk about things you need to look for when purchasing ground beef and the options you have to feed your family one of the most nutritious foods on the planet – red meat, in the form of ground beef.  Let’s get to it!

 

Episode Mention:

04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best

 

Related Episodes:

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

 

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 586 full 50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps 50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/order-tags/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/order-tags/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/b91f6137-9ceb-3a53-9cf5-75a7557d2e13 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about getting your tags ordered for kidding season.  We’ll talk about tagging laws, and we’ll walk through the step-by-step process I use to decide what tags to order and how many we need.  We have lots of goats to tag, but I’m also going to give you a simple, affordable, and legal way to tag if you only have a few goats.  Let get to it!

 

Mentions:

Premier 1 Supplies tags we use

 

Related Episode:

11 | Should I tag my goats?  What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

 

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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 getting your tags ordered for kidding season.  We’ll talk about tagging laws, and we’ll walk through the step-by-step process I use to decide what tags to order and how many we need.  We have lots of goats to tag, but I’m also going to give you a simple, affordable, and legal way to tag if you only have a few goats.  Let get to it!

 

Mentions:

Premier 1 Supplies tags we use

 

Related Episode:

11 | Should I tag my goats?  What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 831 full 49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm 49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/freezer-strategies/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/freezer-strategies/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/2edfb893-bc32-32e7-9e9d-97e9d899469f Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about freezer meat storage and how to make the best use of bulk meat you either raise or purchase.  I’m going to share three different strategies we’ve used to make sure we utilize everything in our freezer, eliminate waste, and take the stress out of dinner time.  No more staring in the fridge at 5:00 p.m. wondering what to cook, and no more freezer overwhelm! Let’s dive in!

 

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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 freezer meat storage and how to make the best use of bulk meat you either raise or purchase.  I’m going to share three different strategies we’ve used to make sure we utilize everything in our freezer, eliminate waste, and take the stress out of dinner time.  No more staring in the fridge at 5:00 p.m. wondering what to cook, and no more freezer overwhelm! Let’s dive in!

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 690 full 48 | Goat Hoof Trimming: Simple Tools, Technique, and How to Decrease the Frequency 48 | Goat Hoof Trimming: Simple Tools, Technique, and How to Decrease the Frequency https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/hoof-trimming/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/hoof-trimming/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/30882f96-69ec-311b-abcb-422a26935d52 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about trimming hooves on goats.  This is really a simple task most of the time, but it’s one of the hardest to start because of the fear of doing it wrong or hurting your goats.  Today I’m going to talk you through hoof trimming, factors that affect hoof growth, the tools you need, how to do it, and a couple pro tips that will make trimming easier and may even reduce the frequency of hoof trimming required for your goats.  Let’s dive in!

 

Mentions:

Zip Bandit

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about trimming hooves on goats.  This is really a simple task most of the time, but it’s one of the hardest to start because of the fear of doing it wrong or hurting your goats.  Today I’m going to talk you through hoof trimming, factors that affect hoof growth, the tools you need, how to do it, and a couple pro tips that will make trimming easier and may even reduce the frequency of hoof trimming required for your goats.  Let’s dive in!

 

Mentions:

Zip Bandit

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 718 full 47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own 47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homegrown-food/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homegrown-food/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/47de15a1-ea8d-34bc-9f20-611d4cdfd3a8 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about homegrown food, meat and eggs specifically, and why they taste different than what you buy at the grocery store.  Some people have a hard time liking homegrown food, so we’ll talk about some tips and strategies to help you adjust to the taste of home grown.  If you’re getting ready to raise your own eggs and meat, this episode will help you avoid the ultimate homestead disappointment, not liking the food you raise.  Let’s dive in!

 

Episode Mentions:

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

 

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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 homegrown food, meat and eggs specifically, and why they taste different than what you buy at the grocery store.  Some people have a hard time liking homegrown food, so we’ll talk about some tips and strategies to help you adjust to the taste of home grown.  If you’re getting ready to raise your own eggs and meat, this episode will help you avoid the ultimate homestead disappointment, not liking the food you raise.  Let’s dive in!

 

Episode Mentions:

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

 

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

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 776 full 46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early? 46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early? https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/early-banding/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/early-banding/#comments Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/e44b496f-c70d-38d5-98ff-120c2892ec2a Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about early versus late banding of buck kids, things you should consider, the pros and cons of early banding, and the results of our experiment we did last year testing out early banding on a handful of kids.  They’re 11 months old now, so it’s time for an update!  Let’s dive in!

 

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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 early versus late banding of buck kids, things you should consider, the pros and cons of early banding, and the results of our experiment we did last year testing out early banding on a handful of kids.  They’re 11 months old now, so it’s time for an update!  Let’s dive in!

 

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

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 620 full 45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat 45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/ruminant-meat/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/ruminant-meat/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/f7c06f3f-35c8-3960-a012-f5734143cd92 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about goat meat and other ruminant meat vs monogastric meat, the health benefits and the “why” behind it all.  I’m going to dive deep into ruminant digestion and show you why ruminants are magical.  Ruminant Nutrition is my specialty and I’m excited to share how the uniqueness of the ruminant digestive process positively impacts the meat they produce.  This is a good one!  Let’s dive in!

 

Related Episode:

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

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about goat meat and other ruminant meat vs monogastric meat, the health benefits and the “why” behind it all.  I’m going to dive deep into ruminant digestion and show you why ruminants are magical.  Ruminant Nutrition is my specialty and I’m excited to share how the uniqueness of the ruminant digestive process positively impacts the meat they produce.  This is a good one!  Let’s dive in!

 

Related Episode:

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.

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1021 full 44 | Small vs Large Ruminants on the Homestead: Why Raising Goats First Will Help You Raise Cattle Later 44 | Small vs Large Ruminants on the Homestead: Why Raising Goats First Will Help You Raise Cattle Later https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/raise-goats-before-cattle/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/raise-goats-before-cattle/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/99a22d0c-df9d-3cd5-b6f6-61c071c6b82c Hi friends! Today we're talking about the benefits of starting out your livestock raising journey with small ruminants like goats and sheep instead of starting with cows. We'll compare the investment and risks and the reasons why getting started with goats might be a good decision, even if your ultimate goal is to raise cattle. There's a lot of valuable insider tips in this episode, so let's get to it.

 

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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 the benefits of starting out your livestock raising journey with small ruminants like goats and sheep instead of starting with cows. We'll compare the investment and risks and the reasons why getting started with goats might be a good decision, even if your ultimate goal is to raise cattle. There's a lot of valuable insider tips in this episode, so let's get to it.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 858 full 43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats 43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/entropian/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/entropian/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/1b04e8c6-f547-3c4b-9880-7289b932bd2f Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about entropian or inverted eyelids in goat kids and how to treat it.  We’ll go over what causes it to happen, how to recognize it quickly, and the options for treatment, both with a veterinarian or on your own at home.  This episode will teach you how to easily handle what can be a scary situation, so let’s dive in!

 

Mentions:

Wound Clips and Forceps: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/wound-clips-forceps-for-inverted-eyelids?criteria=clips

My favorite Eye Patch Kit: https://jefferspet.com/products/shut-eye-patches-cow-size-kit?_pos=1&_sid=aae872319&_ss=r&variant=44374467543229

Eye Patch Kit that comes with a bottle of Curicyn (but I like the patches in the first kit better): https://jefferspet.com/products/curicyn-pink-eye-solution-3-oz?_pos=4&_sid=4a8d0e84e&_ss=r&variant=44379621327037

Terramycin Eye Ointment: https://amzn.to/4jHN2DY

Curicyn Pink Eye Solution: https://amzn.to/4jCJtz7

 

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

 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about entropian or inverted eyelids in goat kids and how to treat it.  We’ll go over what causes it to happen, how to recognize it quickly, and the options for treatment, both with a veterinarian or on your own at home.  This episode will teach you how to easily handle what can be a scary situation, so let’s dive in!

 

Mentions:

Wound Clips and Forceps: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/wound-clips-forceps-for-inverted-eyelids?criteria=clips

My favorite Eye Patch Kit: https://jefferspet.com/products/shut-eye-patches-cow-size-kit?_pos=1&_sid=aae872319&_ss=r&variant=44374467543229

Eye Patch Kit that comes with a bottle of Curicyn (but I like the patches in the first kit better): https://jefferspet.com/products/curicyn-pink-eye-solution-3-oz?_pos=4&_sid=4a8d0e84e&_ss=r&variant=44379621327037

Terramycin Eye Ointment: https://amzn.to/4jHN2DY

Curicyn Pink Eye Solution: https://amzn.to/4jCJtz7

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 858 full 42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your Animals Aren’t Adapted to Freezing Temperatures 42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your Animals Aren’t Adapted to Freezing Temperatures https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/extreme-cold/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/extreme-cold/#comments Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:05:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/ebf16a9c-3d2e-302c-9ddf-0a20264c0b0a Hi friends!  A couple weeks ago, we talked about how to help goats thrive in winter, and right after that, a good portion of the United States started experiencing extreme cold temperatures for their typical climate.  So today I want to talk specifically about how to support your livestock during extreme cold when you and your animals are not accustomed or adapted to it.  Let’s dive in!

 

Episode Mentions:

40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

 

Related Episode:

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

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]]> Hi friends!  A couple weeks ago, we talked about how to help goats thrive in winter, and right after that, a good portion of the United States started experiencing extreme cold temperatures for their typical climate.  So today I want to talk specifically about how to support your livestock during extreme cold when you and your animals are not accustomed or adapted to it.  Let’s dive in!

 

Episode Mentions:

40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

 

Related Episode:

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 804 full 41 | What Type of Meat Bird Should I Raise? Cornish Cross, Hybrid and Dual-Purpose Explained 41 | What Type of Meat Bird Should I Raise? Cornish Cross, Hybrid and Dual-Purpose Explained https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/meat-chickens/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/meat-chickens/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/dc09e353-21df-3ada-bba0-c32785287ada Hi friends!  It’s time for a chicken episode!  Today we’re talking about meat birds because it’s time to order if you’re going to raise chicks this year and you want to be able to get the exact birds you are looking for.  We’ll be talking about the different types, pros and cons of each, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be ready to decide what is going to work best for you whether it’s Cornish Cross, a hybrid, or a dual-purpose heritage breed.  Grab a pencil and notebook, and let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

 

Mentions:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000656132607

 

“Pastured Poultry Profits” by Joel Salatin (affiliate link)

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31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

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]]> Hi friends!  It’s time for a chicken episode!  Today we’re talking about meat birds because it’s time to order if you’re going to raise chicks this year and you want to be able to get the exact birds you are looking for.  We’ll be talking about the different types, pros and cons of each, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be ready to decide what is going to work best for you whether it’s Cornish Cross, a hybrid, or a dual-purpose heritage breed.  Grab a pencil and notebook, and let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

 

Mentions:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000656132607

 

“Pastured Poultry Profits” by Joel Salatin (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/40mw8lB

 

Related Episode:

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000676488967

 

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1167 full 40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter 40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-goats/#comments Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/04141b6b-d5e5-3479-853b-5cadf9d6119b Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how goats adapt to winter weather, things you can do to help them thrive in winter, and some things you shouldn’t do that seem helpful, but end up being problematic.  We’ll talk about winter coats and shelters, and how other animals compare in their ability to tolerate cold and snow.  In ranch-terms, we use the word “winter” to not only indicate the season but as a term to indicate how an animal performed through the winter.  You’ll hear phrases like “How did they winter?  Are the cattle wintering well?” and “That goat wintered well!” meaning she might be a little on the chubby side.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

 

Mentions:

Charlotte Smith’s Farm Marketing Program

https://charlottemsmith.com

 

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000653906784

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673834994

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000676488967

 

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation:  Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how goats adapt to winter weather, things you can do to help them thrive in winter, and some things you shouldn’t do that seem helpful, but end up being problematic.  We’ll talk about winter coats and shelters, and how other animals compare in their ability to tolerate cold and snow.  In ranch-terms, we use the word “winter” to not only indicate the season but as a term to indicate how an animal performed through the winter.  You’ll hear phrases like “How did they winter?  Are the cattle wintering well?” and “That goat wintered well!” meaning she might be a little on the chubby side.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

 

Mentions:

Charlotte Smith’s Farm Marketing Program

https://charlottemsmith.com

 

 

Related Episodes:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000653906784

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673834994

 

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000676488967

 

35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation:  Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000679742828

 

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1034 full 39 | Can I Buy Just One Goat? Meeting the Social Needs of Livestock to Keep Them Happy, Healthy and Productive 39 | Can I Buy Just One Goat? Meeting the Social Needs of Livestock to Keep Them Happy, Healthy and Productive https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/livestock-alone/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/livestock-alone/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/cde16dd5-7522-34a5-ab91-bc6b9fc36f13 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the social needs of livestock and why they need to be raised with others, preferably of their own kind, to make sure they are happy, healthy and productive.  Listen in to find out why you don’t want to raise animals alone whether you’re raising them for food or breeding purposes.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

 

Related Episode:

 

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000670395623

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the social needs of livestock and why they need to be raised with others, preferably of their own kind, to make sure they are happy, healthy and productive.  Listen in to find out why you don’t want to raise animals alone whether you’re raising them for food or breeding purposes.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

 

Related Episode:

 

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000670395623

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 779 full 38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy 38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/buck-management/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/buck-management/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/f3c0bfad-ee65-31cf-82c5-0d6ca03711ec Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about breeding season and buck management.  I’ll share our management plan for bucks through the year, some mistakes we’ve made and tips to avoid making the same mistakes, as well as some simple things you can do that make a big difference when dealing with common buck problems.  With adequate space and good fencing, you can have a great buck experience.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

"The 12 Week Year" by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington: (affiliate link)

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"The 12 Week Year Field Guide" by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington: (affiliate link)

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24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000670395623

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about breeding season and buck management.  I’ll share our management plan for bucks through the year, some mistakes we’ve made and tips to avoid making the same mistakes, as well as some simple things you can do that make a big difference when dealing with common buck problems.  With adequate space and good fencing, you can have a great buck experience.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

"The 12 Week Year" by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/3WpZ7Uv

"The 12 Week Year Field Guide" by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/42lFkJE

 

Related Episode:

 

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000670395623

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 869 full 37 | Replacement Doe Management: Later Selection to Choose the Best Does for Your Herd 37 | Replacement Doe Management: Later Selection to Choose the Best Does for Your Herd https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/delayed-doe-selection/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/delayed-doe-selection/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/93fc006b-c9eb-3ec3-9de8-461137ef89c1 Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about replacement does and how and why our management system has changed over the past couple of years.  Should you breed your does to kid as yearlings or 2-year-olds or something in between?  It’s a question we hear a lot, and every breeder does it differently, so I’m going to walk you through the evolution of our breeding plan and what we’re doing now.  By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to plan your doe management with confidence.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Advent books we love: (affiliate links)

Jotham's Journey https://amzn.to/3PGspKL

Bartholomew's Passage https://amzn.to/3PIqwgO

Tabitha's Travels https://amzn.to/40zP01P

Ishtar's Odyssey https://amzn.to/4hkj8E6

 

Episode Mentions:

 

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000672044152

 

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673014490

 

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about replacement does and how and why our management system has changed over the past couple of years.  Should you breed your does to kid as yearlings or 2-year-olds or something in between?  It’s a question we hear a lot, and every breeder does it differently, so I’m going to walk you through the evolution of our breeding plan and what we’re doing now.  By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to plan your doe management with confidence.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Advent books we love: (affiliate links)

Jotham's Journey https://amzn.to/3PGspKL

Bartholomew's Passage https://amzn.to/3PIqwgO

Tabitha's Travels https://amzn.to/40zP01P

Ishtar's Odyssey https://amzn.to/4hkj8E6

 

Episode Mentions:

 

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000672044152

 

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673014490

 

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 759 full 36 | What We Miss the Most While Building Our Off-Grid Life 36 | What We Miss the Most While Building Our Off-Grid Life https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/off-grid-food-storage/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/off-grid-food-storage/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/33100a46-1f4f-3849-9efe-10d6c510b0b2 Hi friends!  It’s been a while since I did an off-grid living episode, so today I’m going to give you the big picture of our off-grid move and then talk about what we miss the most after 2+ years living here and what we’re doing to remedy that.

 

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Episode Mentions:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000658444169

 

 

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]]> Hi friends!  It’s been a while since I did an off-grid living episode, so today I’m going to give you the big picture of our off-grid move and then talk about what we miss the most after 2+ years living here and what we’re doing to remedy that.

 

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Episode Mentions:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000658444169

 

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 677 full 35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste 35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-feeding-evaluation/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-feeding-evaluation/#comments Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/373a6824-d1f7-3cfe-ba20-57e00e99ef7d Hi friends!  In today’s episode we’ll be talking more about winter hay feeding, monitoring your feed and waste, and how to determine if you’re meeting the nutrient requirements for your goats.  I’ll go through the process I use to evaluate our hay feeding and how to make changes if things aren’t working the way you planned.  This one’s loaded with details, so grab a pencil, and let’s jump in!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Episode Mentions:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673834994

 

14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Available Forage Nutrition

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000662283120

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000674700045

 

 

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]]> Hi friends!  In today’s episode we’ll be talking more about winter hay feeding, monitoring your feed and waste, and how to determine if you’re meeting the nutrient requirements for your goats.  I’ll go through the process I use to evaluate our hay feeding and how to make changes if things aren’t working the way you planned.  This one’s loaded with details, so grab a pencil, and let’s jump in!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Episode Mentions:

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000673834994

 

14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Available Forage Nutrition

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000662283120

 

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

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000674700045

 

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 794 full 34 | How to Adjust Your Expectations and Production Plan for Death Loss in Your Livestock Herds 34 | How to Adjust Your Expectations and Production Plan for Death Loss in Your Livestock Herds https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/death-loss/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/death-loss/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/f653f70b-09aa-3943-a600-a3580e5729ea Hi friends!  In today’s episode we’ll be talking about animal loss in livestock herds, how to prepare for it, how much death loss is likely to happen, and how to get your expectations in line with the realities of raising animals and the losses that come along with it.  It’s important to understand that success isn’t necessarily keeping them all alive, because that’s not possible, but you can have realistic expectations that help you define success in a better, more meaningful way.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Episode 10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive

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]]> Hi friends!  In today’s episode we’ll be talking about animal loss in livestock herds, how to prepare for it, how much death loss is likely to happen, and how to get your expectations in line with the realities of raising animals and the losses that come along with it.  It’s important to understand that success isn’t necessarily keeping them all alive, because that’s not possible, but you can have realistic expectations that help you define success in a better, more meaningful way.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Episode 10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000659257580

 

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 711 full 33 | Should You Use Hobbles or Not? Stand Training Your Dairy Goats and Practical Milking Tips 33 | Should You Use Hobbles or Not? Stand Training Your Dairy Goats and Practical Milking Tips https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/stand-training-dairy-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/stand-training-dairy-goats/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/5526c491-96d9-368b-b79d-f13dc5d7d27b Hi friends!  In today’s episode I’ll be answering some questions that came in after last week’s dairy goat episode.  I’ll be focusing on the actual milking process including stand training your does, milking equipment, and milk handling the way it works for us.  We’re a little unconventional in our dairying practices, so listen in if you lean towards doing things your own way.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Instagram Reel – Milking: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cov7E3wAKf8/?igsh=MTd6bmFvaTgwc2JzbQ%3D%3D

 

Milk Strainers:

This one is my very favorite:

https://www.caprinesupply.com/stainless-steel-mini-strainer.html

This is a more affordable option that I used for years before I upgraded: (affiliate link)

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]]> Hi friends!  In today’s episode I’ll be answering some questions that came in after last week’s dairy goat episode.  I’ll be focusing on the actual milking process including stand training your does, milking equipment, and milk handling the way it works for us.  We’re a little unconventional in our dairying practices, so listen in if you lean towards doing things your own way.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Instagram Reel – Milking: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cov7E3wAKf8/?igsh=MTd6bmFvaTgwc2JzbQ%3D%3D

 

Milk Strainers:

This one is my very favorite:

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 924 full 32 | Do You Want Dairy Goats Without the Twice a Day Commitment? How to Get Fresh Milk and Keep Your Freedom 32 | Do You Want Dairy Goats Without the Twice a Day Commitment? How to Get Fresh Milk and Keep Your Freedom https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/dairy-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/dairy-goats/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/ddefdabd-61ad-3e2f-a5bb-351fe6c42f32 Hi friends!  In today’s episode I’ll be sharing why we got started with dairy does, how we manage them in a very unconventional way, the challenges we had, why it works for us and our busy life, and how you can do it too.  If you’re thinking about getting dairy goats for your own milk consumption or to feed bottle babies, this episode is for you!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Sage Ag Labs for testing: https://sageaglab.com

 

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]]> Hi friends!  In today’s episode I’ll be sharing why we got started with dairy does, how we manage them in a very unconventional way, the challenges we had, why it works for us and our busy life, and how you can do it too.  If you’re thinking about getting dairy goats for your own milk consumption or to feed bottle babies, this episode is for you!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 699 full 31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter 31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-chickens/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/winter-chickens/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/0cdacf20-efb8-3f38-aa7d-32fe6b410e7e Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about preparing your coop and chickens for winter.  We’ll talk about the changing nutritional needs of your birds as they molt and how to meet those needs, some options for easier water, requirements for their shelter and bedding, and the big question, heat lamps.  Should they be used or not?  I’ll also share my strategy to avoid a winter egg drought, and touch on some ways to store eggs for winter use.  Let’s dive in!

 

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]]> Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about preparing your coop and chickens for winter.  We’ll talk about the changing nutritional needs of your birds as they molt and how to meet those needs, some options for easier water, requirements for their shelter and bedding, and the big question, heat lamps.  Should they be used or not?  I’ll also share my strategy to avoid a winter egg drought, and touch on some ways to store eggs for winter use.  Let’s dive in!

 

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Millie

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 791 full 30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress 30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/livestock-decision/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/livestock-decision/#comments Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0700 getgoatwise.podbean.com/86561c75-b6ad-32e2-acf4-24dc9db43c21 Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time.  To help explain this, I’ll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch recently.  There are lots of nuggets of knowledge in this episode, so grab your notebook and pen and let's dive in.

 

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]]> Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time.  To help explain this, I’ll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch recently.  There are lots of nuggets of knowledge in this episode, so grab your notebook and pen and let's dive in.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 697 full 29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats 29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bus/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bus/#comments Mon, 28 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/727e30d6-8689-3317-8aad-63c06a4a0d86 Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they’re healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they’re in.  I’ll talk you through determining Body Condition Score, why it’s important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Body Condition Scores in Goats by Langston University

https://www.in.gov/boah/files/Goats_BCS_pamphlet.pdf

 

Episode 16:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000663669520

 

Episode 14:

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]]> Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they’re healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they’re in.  I’ll talk you through determining Body Condition Score, why it’s important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

Body Condition Scores in Goats by Langston University

https://www.in.gov/boah/files/Goats_BCS_pamphlet.pdf

 

Episode 16:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000663669520

 

Episode 14:

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 960 full 28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy to Save Money 28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy to Save Money https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/hay/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/hay/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a06ea3fb-d24c-3659-8753-8f120c33de0a Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile or the weather gets extreme.  This information will apply to all species not just goats.  I’ll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun things coming up, so grab a notebook and pencil and let’s jump in!

 

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]]> Hi friends!  In this episode we’ll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile or the weather gets extreme.  This information will apply to all species not just goats.  I’ll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun things coming up, so grab a notebook and pencil and let’s jump in!

 

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Millie

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 789 full 27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season 27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/27-which-goats-should-i-keep-for-breeding-how-to-select-replacement-does-and-plan-your-goat-breeding-season/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/27-which-goats-should-i-keep-for-breeding-how-to-select-replacement-does-and-plan-your-goat-breeding-season/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/4e45f69f-3f83-3ae5-adf8-14f3214614a6 SHOW NOTES:

 

Hi friends!  Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does.  So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat breeding plans and strategies.

 

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]]> SHOW NOTES:

 

Hi friends!  Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does.  So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat breeding plans and strategies.

 

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Millie

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 625 full 26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids 26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/doelings/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/doelings/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/41cc56b9-0cb2-30fa-9189-98e88cb445bd Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not.  I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth.  You might want to jot down some numbers today, so grab a notebook and pen and let’s dive in!

 

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Millie

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not.  I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth.  You might want to jot down some numbers today, so grab a notebook and pen and let’s dive in!

 

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Millie

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 831 full 25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis 25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/food-supply/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/food-supply/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/c7955a7f-da63-31f3-8814-4ec229300aa9 Hi friends!  We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein.  We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing meat, and how to build a relationship with a local rancher so you’ll still have access to food if we see another large-scale failure in our food system.

 

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Millie

 

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]]> Hi friends!  We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein.  We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing meat, and how to build a relationship with a local rancher so you’ll still have access to food if we see another large-scale failure in our food system.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 680 full 24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option? 24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option? https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bucksinrut/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bucksinrut/#comments Mon, 23 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/80a2961f-6db3-3988-b81b-44e976b73e67 Hi friends!  The bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we’re going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two.  Let’s dive in and figure out the best breeding option for your farm or homestead!

 

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]]> Hi friends!  The bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we’re going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two.  Let’s dive in and figure out the best breeding option for your farm or homestead!

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 899 full 23 | Boer vs Kiko: What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2 23 | Boer vs Kiko: What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/perfectmeatgoatpart2/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/perfectmeatgoatpart2/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/58b42bbf-4a97-3cbc-bded-6ba5702af7bb Hi friends!  Last week we started talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment, and the things you need to consider.  This week we’re talking about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start.  This episode is loaded with information, so grab a pencil and notebook and let’s talk meat goats!

 

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]]> Hi friends!  Last week we started talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment, and the things you need to consider.  This week we’re talking about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start.  This episode is loaded with information, so grab a pencil and notebook and let’s talk meat goats!

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 675 full 22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1 22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/perfectmeatgoatpart1/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/perfectmeatgoatpart1/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/edcc6682-0afd-374c-a06c-906d4b18a8e8 Hi friends!  In the next two episodes we’re talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment.  Today we’ll discuss things to consider, and next week in Part 2 we’ll talk about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start.  This episode is loaded with information, so grab a pencil and notebook and let’s talk meat goats!

 

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]]> Hi friends!  In the next two episodes we’re talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment.  Today we’ll discuss things to consider, and next week in Part 2 we’ll talk about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start.  This episode is loaded with information, so grab a pencil and notebook and let’s talk meat goats!

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 664 full 21 | Seeking Sustainability? How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset 21 | Seeking Sustainability? How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sustainability/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sustainability/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/fab92477-cadb-39e2-926f-c9e3ac029bc4 Hi friend! 

 

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about sustainability, how to evaluate options to determine which ones are most sustainable long-term and how that will help you increase your future self-sufficiency.  We’ll be talking about a sustainability mindset as it relates to your home, food, and especially livestock.

 

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]]> Hi friend! 

 

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about sustainability, how to evaluate options to determine which ones are most sustainable long-term and how that will help you increase your future self-sufficiency.  We’ll be talking about a sustainability mindset as it relates to your home, food, and especially livestock.

 

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]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 696 full 20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock: 5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor 20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock: 5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/4hlivestock/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/4hlivestock/#comments Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/59363239-2566-3467-a732-32fda01a20b6 Hi friend! 

 

Today we’re talking about lessons learned raising 4-H livestock over the last decade, and how those same lessons apply to raising livestock for food, homesteading, and self-sufficiency.  We’ll be talking about the way we approach the 4-H livestock program, which tends to be quite different than others, but it’s resulted in a lot of success for us, and how we use those same things we’ve learned to fast-track our progress raising livestock and growing the homestead.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Connect with me:

 

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See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi friend! 

 

Today we’re talking about lessons learned raising 4-H livestock over the last decade, and how those same lessons apply to raising livestock for food, homesteading, and self-sufficiency.  We’ll be talking about the way we approach the 4-H livestock program, which tends to be quite different than others, but it’s resulted in a lot of success for us, and how we use those same things we’ve learned to fast-track our progress raising livestock and growing the homestead.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

 

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 657 full 19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2 19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sagepart2/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sagepart2/#comments Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a6fb8b2e-a3be-3609-8f00-9ebc051df3d0 Hi, friend!

 

Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H.  We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience.  This is part 2 of 2, and the first part aired last week.  You don’t want to miss this!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Connect with me:

 

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See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H.  We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience.  This is part 2 of 2, and the first part aired last week.  You don’t want to miss this!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

 

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1099 full 18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1 18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1 https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sagepart1/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/sagepart1/#comments Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/7574aa27-0448-3e2d-a17b-8f0ed9aca836 Hi, friend!

 

Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H.  We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience.  This is part 1 of 2, and the second part will air next week.  You don’t want to miss this!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H.  We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience.  This is part 1 of 2, and the second part will air next week.  You don’t want to miss this!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

 

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1084 full 17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral? How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy 17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral? How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goatmineral/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/goatmineral/#comments Mon, 05 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/60aa1a76-0a76-369a-a2ec-b6190beb2307 Hi, friend!

 

Today we’ll be talking about mineral for goats, why they need it, what works best, how to keep from wasting expensive mineral and the short- and long-term benefits.  I’ll tell you about the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re doing now that is working really well for the goats and for us.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

Replamin Gel Plus: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/42lo3Aq

 

Ketcham’s Mineral Feeders:

https://www.ketchamssheepequipment.com/product/mineral-feeder/

 

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*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we’ll be talking about mineral for goats, why they need it, what works best, how to keep from wasting expensive mineral and the short- and long-term benefits.  I’ll tell you about the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re doing now that is working really well for the goats and for us.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

Replamin Gel Plus: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/42lo3Aq

 

Ketcham’s Mineral Feeders:

https://www.ketchamssheepequipment.com/product/mineral-feeder/

 

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

 

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 829 full 16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd 16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/2024kiddingupdate/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/2024kiddingupdate/#comments Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/54558253-57a9-35ed-afc6-f9c9a6bce1bb Hi, friend!

 

Today I’ll be reporting in on the 2024 kidding season for our commercial meat goat herd.  I’ve been crunching the numbers and I’m going to share them with you, along with how they’re calculated and why we do it the way we do.  I’m also giving quite a bit of detail on our management decisions, production goals, and lots of explanations on terminology related to livestock.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

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Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today I’ll be reporting in on the 2024 kidding season for our commercial meat goat herd.  I’ve been crunching the numbers and I’m going to share them with you, along with how they’re calculated and why we do it the way we do.  I’m also giving quite a bit of detail on our management decisions, production goals, and lots of explanations on terminology related to livestock.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com

 

Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 920 full 15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan 15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/offgridpower/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/offgridpower/#comments Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/ac7739a4-1e79-3a34-bf9b-33175d61a4e7 Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about the most important lesson we learned going off grid, and how you can learn from our experiences and mistakes to make your own off-grid journey much smoother.  We’ll talk about changing your expectations about power, thinking differently about electricity to find alternatives, and modifying the way you live to make your power system serve you in the best way possible.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about the most important lesson we learned going off grid, and how you can learn from our experiences and mistakes to make your own off-grid journey much smoother.  We’ll talk about changing your expectations about power, thinking differently about electricity to find alternatives, and modifying the way you live to make your power system serve you in the best way possible.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 635 full 14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Available Forage Nutrition 14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Available Forage Nutrition https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/productioncycle/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/productioncycle/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/2eedd856-db31-3288-9193-18bfaf45a609 Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about the annual production cycle we follow with our goats, timing of breeding and kidding, why we do it that way, and lots of other things we’ve tried.  I’ll also share other options that are popular and successful in other areas.  This episode will be a high-level walk through of our production calendar, and the big picture view of our production system.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

"The Meat Goat Handbook: Raising Goats for Food, Profit, and Fun" by Yvonne Zweede-Tucker: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/3PFyo2n

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about the annual production cycle we follow with our goats, timing of breeding and kidding, why we do it that way, and lots of other things we’ve tried.  I’ll also share other options that are popular and successful in other areas.  This episode will be a high-level walk through of our production calendar, and the big picture view of our production system.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

"The Meat Goat Handbook: Raising Goats for Food, Profit, and Fun" by Yvonne Zweede-Tucker: (affiliate link)

https://amzn.to/3PFyo2n

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 886 full 13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting 13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/electricnetting/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/electricnetting/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/d3107975-19b7-39d7-a322-32cf9e9887b2 Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about electric netting for goats, different types and their uses, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it effectively.  I’ll be giving tips for success and things to be aware of when using electric netting with goats.  This episode is packed full of tips I’ve learned from 6 years of experience (and some failures) with electric netting.

 

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Backyard Green Films YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/U4myLanaDc0?si=3MOmRZ_odrFU1Suq

 

Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting Kits (A great place to start): https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting-kits

 

Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting

 

Premier 1 Supplies Energizers:  https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-fence-energizers

 

Our favorite mallet: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-12-lb-soft-face-mallet-69048.html

 

 

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about electric netting for goats, different types and their uses, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it effectively.  I’ll be giving tips for success and things to be aware of when using electric netting with goats.  This episode is packed full of tips I’ve learned from 6 years of experience (and some failures) with electric netting.

 

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

Backyard Green Films YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/U4myLanaDc0?si=3MOmRZ_odrFU1Suq

 

Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting Kits (A great place to start): https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting-kits

 

Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting

 

Premier 1 Supplies Energizers:  https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-fence-energizers

 

Our favorite mallet: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-12-lb-soft-face-mallet-69048.html

 

 

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 1240 full 12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals 12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/raisingkidswithlivestock/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/raisingkidswithlivestock/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/fcc27411-facd-3fea-aa90-50be7c2b4177 Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about raising kids with livestock, the skills and life lessons they’ll learn, and how it will benefit them for the rest of their life.  I’ll be sharing tips on age-appropriate work, motivating kids to do their chores, teaching them to be self-motivated, and how to strengthen your relationship with your kids while working alongside them.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about raising kids with livestock, the skills and life lessons they’ll learn, and how it will benefit them for the rest of their life.  I’ll be sharing tips on age-appropriate work, motivating kids to do their chores, teaching them to be self-motivated, and how to strengthen your relationship with your kids while working alongside them.

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 913 full 11 | Should I tag my goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd 11 | Should I tag my goats? What You Need to Know About Government Requirements and How to Use Tagging to Benefit Your Herd https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/tagging-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/tagging-goats/#comments Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/ead6e1c9-43fa-382d-84dd-bcc6ee9ec91b Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock.  I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

How to obtain a Premise ID:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease/traceability/pin

 

Animal ID and Recordkeeping, USDA Requirements:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-scrapie-recordkeeping.pdf

 

Premier 1 Supplies Tags:  https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/ear-tags-and-tattoo-supplies/ear-tags

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock.  I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mentions:

 

How to obtain a Premise ID:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease/traceability/pin

 

Animal ID and Recordkeeping, USDA Requirements:  https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-scrapie-recordkeeping.pdf

 

Premier 1 Supplies Tags:  https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/ear-tags-and-tattoo-supplies/ear-tags

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 708 full 10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive 10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bottlekids/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/bottlekids/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/e7850628-9d3c-3a55-9c14-8d1cb7dad190 Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking all about bottle goats!  Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mention:

Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking all about bottle goats!  Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Mention:

Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 796 full 09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid 09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/offgridwater/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/offgridwater/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/f5d76c1e-2b47-3c23-b041-50017fe95023 Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER!  It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging.  I’ll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently as well as explain how we do it off-grid!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER!  It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging.  I’ll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently as well as explain how we do it off-grid!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 731 full 08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell 08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/selltheshowgoats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/selltheshowgoats/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/420e67df-1ef2-358c-ba7d-48ac0c8f6c83 Hi, friend!

 

Today we’re taking a hard look at our livestock and evaluating to see if we should keep going or change directions with each herd or animal.  I give you six areas to evaluate and then walk through the process with our show goat herd.  Do we keep the show goats or sell them?  You’ll leave with a plan to assess each of your livestock animals and decide their future on your farm or homestead!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we’re taking a hard look at our livestock and evaluating to see if we should keep going or change directions with each herd or animal.  I give you six areas to evaluate and then walk through the process with our show goat herd.  Do we keep the show goats or sell them?  You’ll leave with a plan to assess each of your livestock animals and decide their future on your farm or homestead!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 730 full 07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats 07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/disbudding-goats/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/disbudding-goats/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/4b1818d9-c3f9-3ca9-8fbb-68b076194aaf Hi, friend!

 

Today we’re going to talk about disbudding goats – should your goat herd have horns or not?  We’ll talk about the purpose of horns, risks of removing them, challenges with leaving them on, building fence depending on what you choose, can you mix horned and disbudded goats, and all the things you need to know to make the best decision for your herd

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Today we’re going to talk about disbudding goats – should your goat herd have horns or not?  We’ll talk about the purpose of horns, risks of removing them, challenges with leaving them on, building fence depending on what you choose, can you mix horned and disbudded goats, and all the things you need to know to make the best decision for your herd

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 600 full 06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals 06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/getchickensfirst/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/getchickensfirst/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/04e4e71b-5a7c-35b7-9a51-84e51ec038d6 *** Top 3% Global Podcast! ***

 

Hi, friend!

 

Today we’re going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with.  We’ll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones.  We’ll talk about all the things you’ll learn raising CHICKENS, and how that will apply to future livestock success!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> *** Top 3% Global Podcast! ***

 

Hi, friend!

 

Today we’re going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with.  We’ll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones.  We’ll talk about all the things you’ll learn raising CHICKENS, and how that will apply to future livestock success!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 574 full 05 | Homesteading and Money: The Simple Way to Pay for Your Homestead Livestock Doing What You Already Do 05 | Homesteading and Money: The Simple Way to Pay for Your Homestead Livestock Doing What You Already Do https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homesteadmoneystrategy/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homesteadmoneystrategy/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/efe0fe78-e812-3079-bd9d-c6eeb3b829dd Hi, friend!

 

I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask “How do you pay for all of this?  It’s so expensive!  I could never afford to do that.”

 

There’s some truth in those statements, raising livestock CAN be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you’re already doing that will make a BIG financial difference.

 

Today I’m sharing a strategy that we have been using for years to cover the costs of raising livestock for food, and even making a little money to put back into homestead projects!

 

From the Homestead,

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask “How do you pay for all of this?  It’s so expensive!  I could never afford to do that.”

 

There’s some truth in those statements, raising livestock CAN be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you’re already doing that will make a BIG financial difference.

 

Today I’m sharing a strategy that we have been using for years to cover the costs of raising livestock for food, and even making a little money to put back into homestead projects!

 

From the Homestead,

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 632 full 04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison: The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best 04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison: The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/avoidhomestead-comparison/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/avoidhomestead-comparison/#comments Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/d8b039f6-4c0a-351d-8bf5-2e82d853e6c5 Hi, friend!

 

Hello!  Today we’re going to talk about homestead comparison and my view of “good, better, best” when evaluating your progress.  I’ll give you some examples and tips to help you feel good about your own homestead projects, and avoid the comparison trap.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Hello!  Today we’re going to talk about homestead comparison and my view of “good, better, best” when evaluating your progress.  I’ll give you some examples and tips to help you feel good about your own homestead projects, and avoid the comparison trap.  Let’s get to it!

 

All the Best!

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 511 full 03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats 03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/readyforgoats4steps/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/readyforgoats4steps/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:10:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/a3dfbf88-c6aa-354b-a694-a8256a24086c Hi, friend!

 

Ready for goats?  In this episode we are going to cover four steps to help you prepare and shop for your first goats.  You’ll learn what needs to be ready at your farm or homestead, the importance of knowing what you want, how to locate a reputable breeder, and what questions to ask to make sure your first goat experience is a good one!  I’ve also included some tips on what to avoid when buying goats.  Let’s Get Goating!

 

All the best,

Millie

 

Mentions:

Goat Journal Breeders Directory:  https://goatrancher.com/breeders-directory

 

My Go-To Laboratory for Livestock Testing:  https://sageaglab.com

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hi, friend!

 

Ready for goats?  In this episode we are going to cover four steps to help you prepare and shop for your first goats.  You’ll learn what needs to be ready at your farm or homestead, the importance of knowing what you want, how to locate a reputable breeder, and what questions to ask to make sure your first goat experience is a good one!  I’ve also included some tips on what to avoid when buying goats.  Let’s Get Goating!

 

All the best,

Millie

 

Mentions:

Goat Journal Breeders Directory:  https://goatrancher.com/breeders-directory

 

My Go-To Laboratory for Livestock Testing:  https://sageaglab.com

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 909 full 02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for Adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully 02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for Adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homesteadoverwhelm4stepplan/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/homesteadoverwhelm4stepplan/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:05:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/dfc490eb-1295-3dcd-9c28-a14ef42fbbdf Hey, Friend!

 

In today’s episode, we talk about how to avoid homestead livestock overwhelm using my 4 step process to successfully add the right animals to your homestead.  I also give some some practical tips on choosing the right type of livestock to start with.  Whether you’re interested in goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, pigs, or cattle, you’ll leave this episode with a plan in hand, knowing what your first animals will be, and how to move forward from there.

 

Join me in planning the livestock for your homestead, even if your still in the dreaming phase, you’ll have a plan to start learning about different animals and their care and management.

 

Meet you inside!

 

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hey, Friend!

 

In today’s episode, we talk about how to avoid homestead livestock overwhelm using my 4 step process to successfully add the right animals to your homestead.  I also give some some practical tips on choosing the right type of livestock to start with.  Whether you’re interested in goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, pigs, or cattle, you’ll leave this episode with a plan in hand, knowing what your first animals will be, and how to move forward from there.

 

Join me in planning the livestock for your homestead, even if your still in the dreaming phase, you’ll have a plan to start learning about different animals and their care and management.

 

Meet you inside!

 

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 571 full 01 | The Story Behind “Get Goat Wise” and How I Went from Ranch Kid to Homesteader 01 | The Story Behind “Get Goat Wise” and How I Went from Ranch Kid to Homesteader https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/thestorybehindgetgoatwise/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/thestorybehindgetgoatwise/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/5d0467c8-9605-35f6-b97f-faf7a12eab5c Hey, friend!

 

In this first episode, you’ll get to know me a little better!  We’ll talk about my journey from ranch kid to homesteader, raising our own livestock for food, why I don’t rely on the broken food system, and the purpose behind this podcast and how it came into existence.

 

I hope this encourages or helps you!

 

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Hey, friend!

 

In this first episode, you’ll get to know me a little better!  We’ll talk about my journey from ranch kid to homesteader, raising our own livestock for food, why I don’t rely on the broken food system, and the purpose behind this podcast and how it came into existence.

 

I hope this encourages or helps you!

 

Millie

 

Connect with me:

 

Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com

 

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

 

]]> Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader false No 484 full The Goat Wise Podcast Trailer The Goat Wise Podcast Trailer https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/getgoatwisetrailer/ https://getgoatwise.podbean.com/e/getgoatwisetrailer/#comments Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:30:42 -0600 getgoatwise.podbean.com/9afe7c54-e8c6-3fa3-b351-89a0771f7759 Hey there!

If you're serious about raising goats and you want management systems that actually hold up in real life — you're in the right place.

I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up on a cattle ranch and learned to love early mornings, hard work, horses, and all the livestock. Three decades of livestock experience and a Master's Degree in Animal Science later, I now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert — and I've spent years figuring out what works and what fails when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.

On Goat Wise, you'll find practical guidance on goat fencing, feeding strategies, herd genetics, and the kind of steady management that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. This is production-minded livestock management for people who are serious about raising goats well.

Welcome to Goat Wise. Hit follow and let's get to it.

Connect with me:

Email us: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Check out our website: www.drycreekpastures.com

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures

]]> Hey there!

If you're serious about raising goats and you want management systems that actually hold up in real life — you're in the right place.

I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up on a cattle ranch and learned to love early mornings, hard work, horses, and all the livestock. Three decades of livestock experience and a Master's Degree in Animal Science later, I now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert — and I've spent years figuring out what works and what fails when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.

On Goat Wise, you'll find practical guidance on goat fencing, feeding strategies, herd genetics, and the kind of steady management that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. This is production-minded livestock management for people who are serious about raising goats well.

Welcome to Goat Wise. Hit follow and let's get to it.

Connect with me:

Email us: millie@drycreekpastures.com

Check out our website: www.drycreekpastures.com

See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures

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