Episode 158For the Love of Goats Most goat owners have faced a moment of uncertainty—staring at a sick goat and wondering, “Should I call the vet?” In this solo episode, Deborah Niemann lays out the answer with clarity and urgency. … Read More
Tetanus is one of the most feared diseases among goat owners—and for good reason. Caused by the toxin-producing bacterium Clostridium tetani, tetanus is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. But the good news is that tetanus is highly preventable—if you … Read More
Episode 24Sustainability Book Chat As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. In this episode Deborah Niemann is joined by Brian Reisinger, journalist and author of Land Rich, Cash Poor, to talk about a subject close to both their … Read More
Chorioptes mites are a common but frustrating parasite that can affect goats, causing irritation, hair loss, and discomfort. Although they don’t burrow like some other mites, their presence on the surface of the skin can still create significant problems for … Read More
Episode 23Sustainability Book Chat As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. In this episode, Deborah Niemann welcomes Kris Bordessa, author of Attainable Sustainable and the new follow-up, Attainable Sustainable Pantry. Kris shares her inspiration behind writing a book … Read More
Starting your very first vegetable garden can feel both exciting and overwhelming. You’ve bought your seeds, you’ve got a patch of soil or a few containers ready—but now what? How deep do you plant the seeds? How far apart should … Read More
Have you ever picked up a bar of store-bought soap, read the ingredients, and wondered what half of them even are? If you’re trying to avoid synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or harsh detergents—or if you’re simply looking to save money and … Read More
Episode 157For the Love of Goats As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Losing a beloved animal—whether a goat, dog, cat, or any other companion—can be absolutely heartbreaking. In this episode of For the Love of Goats, I’m … Read More
If you’ve been milking goats for any length of time, you’ve likely dealt with mastitis, plugged ducts, or flaky milk at some point—but what if you feel something hard inside the teat that doesn’t seem to be attached to anything? … Read More
When most people think of goats, they think of dairy goats supplying fresh milk, cheese, and soap. But a growing number of homesteaders are raising goats for a different reason: meat. Goat meat (called chevon or cabrito, depending on the … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader was created in 2012 after the publication of my second book, Ecothrifty. The name was coined by one of my followers because I said that I didn’t want anyone to think that they had to be rich to homestead or live a greener life....
