One of the most common concerns goat owners have is whether their goat is eating the right amount. Goats often act hungry, even when they’ve been eating all day. Others seem to eat very little, which can make owners worry … Read More
Episode 172For the Love of Goats When people think about international development work, they don’t always picture goats at the center of it. In this episode, host Deborah Niemann talks with Daniel Laney, founder of Worldwide Goat Project Nepal, about … Read More
One of the most common questions I hear during kidding season is: “How much grain does a doe need when she’s nursing her kids?” The quick answer is, “1 pound of 16% goat feed for every 3 pounds of milk … Read More
Episode 171For the Love of Goats In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Dr. Pat Gorden of Iowa State University and Dr. Michelle Buckley of Cornell University to break down one of the most confusing topics for goat owners: … Read More
Episode 170For the Love of Goats When people think about animal rescue, they often picture a few animals and a lot of good intentions. In this episode, host Deborah Niemann talks with Deborah Blum, founder of Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary … Read More
Before we dig into the goat tools and homesteading supplies recommended by our community, here’s a little context — and a fun behind-the-scenes look at how this guide came together. I thought it would be fun to create a curated … Read More
Episode 169For the Love of Goats Proper nutrition during pregnancy is essential for keeping both does and kids healthy — but more isn’t always better! In this short, science-based episode, Deborah Niemann explains how to balance feed, minerals, and body … Read More
Holiday shopping season is here, and we’re excited to share our favorite homesteading books that would make great gifts for many people on your list. We didn’t want to play favorites — and besides, it would have been way too … Read More
The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the joy of home-cooked food! We’ve gathered some of our favorite recipe books that encourage self-sufficient, from-scratch cooking — whether you love fermenting, preserving, baking, or stocking your pantry with wholesome … Read More
Episode 168For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever wondered how goats went from being banned in colonies to beloved on social media, this episode is for you! In this episode of For the Love of Goats, host Deborah Niemann … 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....
