Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock

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32 | Do You Want Dairy Goats Without the Twice a Day Commitment? How to Get Fresh Milk and Keep Your Freedom

2024-11-1811:39

Hi friends! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing why we got started with dairy does, how we manage them in a very unconventional way, the challenges we had, why it works for us and our busy life, and how you can do it too. If you’re thinking about getting dairy goats for your own milk consumption or to feed bottle babies, this episode is for you! All the Best! Millie Mentions: Sage Ag Labs for testing: https://sageaglab.com Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: hello@getgoatwise.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter

2024-11-1113:11

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about preparing your coop and chickens for winter. We’ll talk about the changing nutritional needs of your birds as they molt and how to meet those needs, some options for easier water, requirements for their shelter and bedding, and the big question, heat lamps. Should they be used or not? I’ll also share my strategy to avoid a winter egg drought, and touch on some ways to store eggs for winter use. Let’s dive in! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: hello@getgoatwise.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress

2024-11-0411:37

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time. To help explain this, I’ll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch recently. There are lots of nuggets of knowledge in this episode, so grab your notebook and pen and let's dive in. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: hello@getgoatwise.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats

2024-10-2816:00

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they’re healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they’re in. I’ll talk you through determining Body Condition Score, why it’s important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd. All the Best! Millie Mentions: Body Condition Scores in Goats by Langston University https://www.in.gov/boah/files/Goats_BCS_pamphlet.pdf Episode 16: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000663669520 Episode 14: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000662283120 Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: hello@getgoatwise.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy to Save Money

2024-10-2113:09

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile or the weather gets extreme. This information will apply to all species not just goats. I’ll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun things coming up, so grab a notebook and pencil and let’s jump in! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: hello@getgoatwise.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season

2024-10-1410:25

SHOW NOTES: Hi friends! Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does. So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat breeding plans and strategies. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids

2024-10-0713:51

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not. I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth. You might want to jot down some numbers today, so grab a notebook and pen and let’s dive in! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis

2024-09-3011:20

Hi friends! We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein. We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing meat, and how to build a relationship with a local rancher so you’ll still have access to food if we see another large-scale failure in our food system. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option?

2024-09-2314:59

Hi friends! The bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we’re going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two. Let’s dive in and figure out the best breeding option for your farm or homestead! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Mentions: Marking harness reel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwjRp_SNqUu/?igsh=dGp0YnowOG10MjZr Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

23 | Boer vs Kiko: What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2

2024-09-1611:15

Hi friends! Last week we started talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment, and the things you need to consider. This week we’re talking about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start. This episode is loaded with information, so grab a pencil and notebook and let’s talk meat goats! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1

2024-09-0911:04

Hi friends! In the next two episodes we’re talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment. Today we’ll discuss things to consider, and next week in Part 2 we’ll talk about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start. This episode is loaded with information, so grab a pencil and notebook and let’s talk meat goats! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

21 | Seeking Sustainability? How to Evaluate Options and Make Decisions with a Sustainability Mindset

2024-09-0211:36

Hi friend! Hi friends! Today we’re talking about sustainability, how to evaluate options to determine which ones are most sustainable long-term and how that will help you increase your future self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about a sustainability mindset as it relates to your home, food, and especially livestock. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock: 5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor

2024-08-2610:57

Hi friend! Today we’re talking about lessons learned raising 4-H livestock over the last decade, and how those same lessons apply to raising livestock for food, homesteading, and self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about the way we approach the 4-H livestock program, which tends to be quite different than others, but it’s resulted in a lot of success for us, and how we use those same things we’ve learned to fast-track our progress raising livestock and growing the homestead. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2

2024-08-1918:19

Hi, friend! Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H. We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience. This is part 2 of 2, and the first part aired last week. You don’t want to miss this! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1

2024-08-1218:04

Hi, friend! Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H. We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who want to give their kids the same experience. This is part 1 of 2, and the second part will air next week. You don’t want to miss this! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral? How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy

2024-08-0513:49

Hi, friend! Today we’ll be talking about mineral for goats, why they need it, what works best, how to keep from wasting expensive mineral and the short- and long-term benefits. I’ll tell you about the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re doing now that is working really well for the goats and for us. All the Best! Millie Mentions: Replamin Gel Plus: https://www.jefferspet.com/replamin-gel-plus-300cc/p?skuId=28441 Ketcham’s Mineral Feeders: https://www.ketchamssheepequipment.com/product/mineral-feeder/ Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

16 | The Results Are In! Our 2024 Kidding Season Numbers for the Meat Goat Herd, and What You Should Be Keeping Track of in Your Herd

2024-07-2915:20

Hi, friend! Today I’ll be reporting in on the 2024 kidding season for our commercial meat goat herd. I’ve been crunching the numbers and I’m going to share them with you, along with how they’re calculated and why we do it the way we do. I’m also giving quite a bit of detail on our management decisions, production goals, and lots of explanations on terminology related to livestock. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan

2024-07-2210:35

Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the most important lesson we learned going off grid, and how you can learn from our experiences and mistakes to make your own off-grid journey much smoother. We’ll talk about changing your expectations about power, thinking differently about electricity to find alternatives, and modifying the way you live to make your power system serve you in the best way possible. All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Available Forage Nutrition

2024-07-1514:46

Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the annual production cycle we follow with our goats, timing of breeding and kidding, why we do it that way, and lots of other things we’ve tried. I’ll also share other options that are popular and successful in other areas. This episode will be a high-level walk through of our production calendar, and the big picture view of our production system. All the Best! Millie Mentions: The Meat Goat Handbook: Raising Goats for Food, Profit, and Fun by Yvonne Zweede-Tucker: https://www.amazon.com/Meat-Goat-Handbook-Raising-Zweede-Tucker/dp/B00QAWBD8U Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting

2024-07-0820:40

Hi, friend! Today we are talking about electric netting for goats, different types and their uses, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it effectively. I’ll be giving tips for success and things to be aware of when using electric netting with goats. This episode is packed full of tips I’ve learned from 6 years of experience (and some failures) with electric netting. All the Best! Millie Mentions: Backyard Green Films YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/U4myLanaDc0?si=3MOmRZ_odrFU1Suq Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting Kits (A great place to start): https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting-kits Premier 1 Supplies Electric Netting: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-netting Premier 1 Supplies Energizers: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/fencing/electric-fence-energizers Our favorite mallet: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-12-lb-soft-face-mallet-69048.html Connect with me: Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

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