As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hatching chicks can be an exciting and rewarding experience for those interested in raising chickens. However, the process of hatching chicken eggs can seem daunting for beginners. In this article, we … Read More
Pygmy goats are a miniature breed of domestic goat that originated in Africa. They are a popular choice as pets due to their manageable size, friendly demeanor, and low maintenance requirements. Despite their small size, pygmy goats are hardy and … Read More
Episode 123For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever had a goat with wonky knees, today’s episode will shed some light on the problem. When a goat has carpal hyperextension, it means that the knees bend backwards rather than being … Read More
Episode 122For the Love of Goats Have you ever had a goat get an udder even though you are 100% sure she has not been anywhere close to a buck so could not possibly be pregnant? Normally, goats have to … Read More
There are many reasons why someone might choose to raise chickens, from providing fresh eggs to enjoying the company of these friendly and curious birds. For those with limited space or looking for a more manageable flock, little breeds of … Read More
For more than a dozen years every animal on the farm had a practical purpose for being here. For example, goats give milk and barn cats kill rodents. Many animals are multi-purpose. Heritage chickens give us meat and eggs. Shetland … Read More
Whenever the temperatures start to fall, questions start to flood our inboxes from goat owners asking if their goats will be okay in the cold weather. The interesting thing is that these questions come from Florida and Canada and everywhere … Read More
Looking for a simple recipe for goat meat? Our family loves all things satay, or sate, as it is often spelled, whether it’s chicken satay, tofu satay, or goat satay. In fact, we created this recipe by combining parts of … Read More
Episode 121For the Love of Goats Milk testing can provide you with a plethora of information about your does’ milk production and the components of their milk, and they can even earn milk stars, but a lot of people never … Read More
Have you ever made turkey bone broth? Like many Americans, after cutting all the meat off our Thanksgiving turkey, we used to throw the bones in the trash. It breaks my heart now to think of all the lost cups … 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....
