Kiko Goats
Episode 94For the Love of Goats If you’ve been thinking about a meat breed and are looking for one that does well on pasture and forage, is parasite resistant, and hardy in general, the Kiko might be the breed for … Read More
Rabies in Goats
Episode 93For the Love of Goats Although rabies in goats is not common, it is possible. In today’s episode we are talking to Dr. Kevin Pelzer, a Professor of Large Animal Clinical Science, Production Management Medicine at the Virginia Maryland … Read More
Pneumonia in Goats
Episode 92For the Love of Goats When some people hear a goat cough, pneumonia is often the first thing that comes to mind, but it is really not common in goats. A cough is also not a good indication of … Read More
Working Goats: Your Journey Begins Here
First published October 4, 2013. Updated November 10, 2022 by Elyse Nicholson PART 1Introduction to Driving Goats The working goat. Yes, you are reading correctly — the working goat. Believe it or not, goats do have another purpose on the … Read More
15 Brown Chicken Breeds from Rare to Common
You’re not alone if you’ve been thinking about expanding your flock. Chickens are one of the most popular types of livestock kept on homesteads for a reason. These birds are incredibly versatile since they can be used for meat, eggs, … Read More
Johne’s Disease in Goats
Episode 91For the Love of Goats If you have goats, or if you are considering getting goats, you should be aware of Johnne’s disease. It is an infectious disease that is highly contagious, and there is no cure. Today’s guest … Read More
12 White Chicken Breeds To Add To Your Flock
There are plenty of reasons to add specific chicken breeds to your flock, but the most common reason people want white chickens is because they look so clean after plucking, making a beautiful chicken dinner. Keep in mind that white … Read More
12 Beautiful Black and White Chicken Breeds
If you’re looking for a stunning new addition to your flock, there’s no better choice than a black and white chicken breed. Whether they’re speckled, laced, barred, penciled, or spotted, these birds wear an incredible plumage that stands out and … Read More
Email: The GOAT for Marketing Your Goat Business
Episode 90For the Love of Goats Do you struggle with marketing your goat-based business? Or do you think you’ve got it covered because you have a website and a Facebook page? Or maybe you send out an email every month … Read More
Lakenvelder Chickens
By Tasha Greer Lakenvelders are descended from chickens that thrived in Armageddon. Yet today, this breed is at risk for extinction. They need chicken keepers with a passion for intelligent, ornamental, and useful breeds to help them recover from threatened … Read More
