Episode 183For the Love of Goats An abscess on a goat does not automatically mean caseous lymphadenitis (CL). In fact, a study looking at 10 years of diagnostic testing at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory found that roughly two-thirds … Read More
Episode 182For the Love of Goats Clutter can build up quickly on a homestead. Tools, livestock supplies, equipment, canning jars, soap-making ingredients, and all those things we might need “someday” can slowly take over barns, workspaces, and even our homes. … Read More
Episode 181For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever been told that a high fecal egg count means you should automatically deworm a goat, this episode is for you. A fecal egg count is one of the most valuable tools … Read More
Episode 180For the Love of Goats Kickstarter can be a useful option for farmers who have a creative project in mind but want to test demand before making a large investment. Instead of taking out a loan for equipment, products, … Read More
When someone recently asked me in a Goats 365 meeting how to train a livestock guardian dog, my first thought was that I’m hardly an expert. I’ve simply been muddling my way through for the past 24 years. But as … Read More
Episode 179For the Love of Goats Have you ever heard someone talk about parasite resistance in goats, only to have someone else start talking about dewormer resistance? Although they sound similar, they’re describing completely different things. In this first official … Read More
Episode 178For the Love of Goats Email marketing has always been a valuable way for farm businesses to connect with customers, but the rise of AI is changing what stands out in the inbox. As more businesses rely on AI-generated … Read More
Episode 177For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your love of goats with a European adventure, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Janelle Holden, author of the From Montana … Read More
Episode 176For the Love of Goats It’s probably safe to say that most goat owners think they understand mastitis, but it’s often more complicated than it seems. While many people associate it with a hot, hard udder, that’s only one … Read More
Episode 175For the Love of Goats In this episode, Deborah Niemann talks with veterinarian and researcher Jennifer Halleran about squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that commonly affects goats—especially Nigerian Dwarfs. The conversation was inspired by a listener … 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....
