Episode 103For the Love of Goats As a Nigerian dwarf breeder myself, I am acutely aware of how many people think that “pygmy” is a size, not a breed of goat. In this episode, we are talking to four National … Read More
Episode 101For the Love of Goats If you think a Nigerian dwarf goat is too small and standard sized dairy goats are too big, then mini dairy goats will meet your needs perfectly. Miniature dairy goats are a hybrid that … Read More
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
Episode 84For the Love of Goats If you want a standard size dairy goat that gives a gallon or more of milk daily, then the Alpine might be for you. In this episode, we are talking to Emily Thompson of … Read More
Episode 81For the Love of Goats If you’ve ever seen the goats without ears, that’s what we’re talking about today! LaManchas are best known for having tiny little gopher ears, which most people either love or hate. If you raise … Read More
Episode 80For the Love of Goats If you are looking for a medium sized dairy goat that produces about a gallon a day, then consider the Oberhasli, which originally came from Switzerland. Morgan Allen of Haycreek Farm in Minnesota has … Read More
Episode 67For the Love of Goats It’s probably safe to say that everyone has heard of fainting goats, which are more correctly called myotonic goats, and they don’t actually faint. Today we are separating fact from fiction in our conversation … Read More
Episode 62For the Love of Goats If a herd has more than one breed of goat, odds are good that they also have some experimental goats, which are crosses of other purebred standard-sized goats. Bucks are determined creatures, and unplanned … Read More
Episode 61For the Love of Goats If you are interested in a medium-sized goat for milking, you should consider the Toggenburg, which is always a shade of brown, somewhere between tan and dark chocolate. The Toggenburg goat’s butterfat average is … Read More
Episode 60For the Love of Goats If you are looking for a larger dairy goat that produces a lot of milk and has fairly low butterfat, then the Sable goat might be the one for you, especially if you like … Read More
Thrifty Homesteader is about creating a more sustainable life, but what exactly does that mean? It means making choices that will make you healthier...
