Episode 26Sustainability Book Chat As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, which help keep the lights on here at Thrifty Homesteader so we can continue to provide hundreds of free articles. Did you know that sauerkraut can do … Read More
Recently, there’s been a surge in misinformation online claiming that lye (sodium hydroxide) can be used to deworm goats and other livestock. These claims are not only unsupported by science — they’re potentially life-threatening to animals — for two reasons. … Read More
Episode 164For the Love of Goats Goat milk has been used for centuries to soothe and nourish skin—but now science is catching up to explain why it works so well. In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Dr. Brent … Read More
Episode 25Sustainability Book Chat As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, which help keep the lights on here at Thrifty Homesteader so we can continue to provide hundreds of free articles. In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined … Read More
Episode 163For the Love of Goats In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Chris Gifford, president of the North American Packgoat Association (NAPgA), to talk about the growing challenges that pack goat owners face when it comes to accessing … Read More
Episode 162For the Love of Goats If you’re considering adding pack goating to your goats’ resumes, this episode is packed with practical tips and essential insights. Deborah Niemann chats with Nathan Putnam, a board member of the North American Pack … Read More
If you’ve ever collected fresh eggs from your backyard hens or bought farm-fresh eggs at the local market, you may have wondered: How long do fresh eggs last in the fridge? And should they be washed or not? There’s a … Read More
Episode 161For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to legally sell raw goat milk or farm-made pet treats, this episode is full of first-hand insight and practical tips. Deborah sits down with Carly Brown and … Read More
Urinary calculi—commonly referred to as “urinary stones” or “urolithiasis”—can be a painful and potentially fatal condition for goats, especially males. This issue is most commonly seen in wethers (castrated males) but can also affect intact bucks and, very rarely, does. … Read More
When some people get started with goats, they may overlook a very important aspect of their care by failing to provide free-choice, loose goat minerals. Even if they know goats need minerals, they may think that a block is okay or … Read More
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