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A homemade goat electrolyte helps to replenish lost liquid when scours in goats occur. This natural goat electrolyte is ideal as a goat diarrhea treatment. It always happens when you least expect it. And no matter how prepared you are there will always be something missing in the livestock medical kit. I participant in the…
Homesteading with goats is beneficial for many purposes. Whether you are raising goats for milk, meat, or to clear brush it is necessary to offer a balanced diet. A healthy herd begins with what they are being fed. Feeding goats fermented grains, while offering the opportunity to forage for roughage and a quality hay will…
Heritage breeds have a strong place in our hearts, and we encourage all homesteaders to visit the Livestock Conservancy’s website to learn about which poultry or livestock breeds need help in maintaining their existence. Then, in a true homesteading fashion, raise these farm animals in the manner which best meets their needs. When the decision was made to begin our…
A DIY milking and grooming stand is vital to have on hand for individuals who raise goats. Not only will it save your back when milking, it will also make trimming hooves easier! Constructing your own DIY goat milking and grooming stand is quite easy and very necessary if you plan to raise goats. The stand…