For the Love of Goats

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CL Study in Goats and Sheep

2026-09-1631:21

Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/cl-study-in-goats-and-sheep/ -- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Show Notes An abscess on a goat does not automatically mean caseous lymphadenitis (CL). In fact, a study looking at 10 years of diagnostic testing at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory found that roughly two-thirds of samples submitted for targeted CL culture came back negative. In other words, two-thirds of the goats that h...

Homestead Decluttering: What to Keep and What to Let Go

2026-08-2638:00

Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/homestead-decluttering/ -- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Show Notes Clutter can build up quickly on a homestead. Tools, livestock supplies, equipment, canning jars, soap-making ingredients, and all those things we might need “someday” can slowly take over barns, workspaces, and even our homes. But when does being prepared cross the line into simply having too much stuff? In today’s episode, Deborah Nie...

Why a Fecal Egg Count Doesn't Always Tell You Whether a Goat Needs to Be Dewormed

2026-08-1907:44

Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/fecal-egg-count/ -- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Show Notes If you've ever been told that a high fecal egg count means you should automatically deworm a goat, this episode is for you. A fecal egg count is one of the most valuable tools we have for monitoring internal parasites—but it's only one piece of the puzzle. It tells you how many parasite eggs a goat is shedding, not whether that goat is actual...

How to Use Kickstarter for Farm Projects

2026-08-1233:41

Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/kickstarter-for-farm-projects/-- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Show Notes Kickstarter can be a useful option for farmers who have a creative project in mind but want to test demand before making a large investment. Instead of taking out a loan for equipment, products, or a new farm experience, a campaign can help show whether enough people are interested to make the idea worth pursuing. In today’s epis...

Parasite Resistance, Resilience, and Dewormer Resistance

2026-08-0507:53

Got a question? 🤔 Head over to -- https://thriftyhomesteader.com/parasite-resistance-resilience-and-dewormer-resistance/-- and drop it in the comments—so we can reply! Show Notes Have you ever heard someone talk about parasite resistance in goats, only to have someone else start talking about dewormer resistance? Although they sound similar, they're describing completely different things. In this first official Goat Note, Deborah explains three concepts that every goat owner shoul...

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