Episode 151For the Love of Goats As goat owners, understanding diseases that can affect our herds is crucial for maintaining healthy animals and preventing the spread of illnesses. In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by Dr. Linda Detwiler, Staff … Read More
Episode 150For the Love of Goats When our does have trouble conceiving, our minds often tend to go toward infectious causes. But there are non-infectious causes of infertility to consider as well. In this episode, Dr. Fauna Smith, Assistant Professor … Read More
As an experienced gardener and goat farmer, I’ve learned that frugality and resourcefulness are key to successful homesteading. One area where this principle applies perfectly is in the use of garden seeds. Many gardeners wonder if they can use seeds … Read More
Episode 149For the Love of Goats In this episode, host Deborah Niemann shares the emotional and educational story of Caboose, the first goat on her farm to undergo a C-section. As part of the podcast’s fifth-anniversary celebration, Deborah reflects on … Read More
Episode 148For the Love of Goats The answer to, “When can I start milking my doe?” is not as simple as listing the specific age of the kids. In this episode, we are discussing the complexities of sharing milk with … Read More
Cooking dried beans is a simple and cost-effective way to incorporate nutritious legumes into your diet. Here’s a comprehensive guide to cooking dried beans: Benefits of Cooking Dried Beans Dried beans are versatile, economical, and offer a wide variety of … Read More
Episode 147For the Love of Goats In this deeply personal and emotional episode, host Deborah Niemann shares the heartbreaking story of her goat, Coco, who experienced a uterine rupture and hemorrhage during a challenging kidding in 2013. Deborah takes listeners … Read More
Have you ever wanted a chicken with some flair? Well, you have come to the right place as here we’ll go over everything you need to know about the fascinating Phoenix chicken! These birds are well-known as Japanese “garden chickens” … Read More
Episode 146For the Love of Goats As goat owners in America, we know the challenges we face in caring for our herds here at home. But what is it like to breed and raise goats in another country? In this … Read More
Episode 145For the Love of Goats There have been instances where a goat owner watched a severely parasitized, anemic goat die because they did not realize that a life-saving blood transfusion was an option for their animal. Surprising as it … 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....
