Minerals are the backbone of a goat's diet. Really, they're the backbone of any diet, including yours. Assuming you've got a good foundation of quality food in your goat's diet, now it's time to understand how minerals work to make your goats thrive! When we first had goats we offered a (white) salt mineral block and a (red) trace … [Read more...]
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Goat Diseases: Signs, Symptoms, & Testing From Home
Goat diseases? Ew, gross! I know. I shudder just thinking about it. We've been really fortunate to have very few goat ailments here on the farm. Goats are actually really hardy animals and if given the right diet and environment, can live a long, healthy life. What we don't want is a sickly goat. That's why today I'm going to give ya'll a … [Read more...]
Goat Pregnancy Calculator
So, you've got a pregnant goat... One of the most important things you can do is estimate the due date. Enter your info below to figure out your goat's due date! This calculator estimates due date based on 151 days of gestation. Goat due dates can range from 145-154 days of pregnancy. Also, check out my best posts on goats & … [Read more...]
Goat Milking Supplies
There is a surprising lack of information online about goat milking supplies! I can tell you're shocked. When we first dove into the world of goats, we had absolutely NO clue what we were doing. There were some hard lessons learned in those first years, but I think we can safely say that we've got this down! When it comes to milking goats, … [Read more...]
Choosing a Goat Breed
So, you want to own a goat... And you want to own one now. Nothing can stop you! It's goats you want and it's goats you must have! No worries, I got your back. I just happen to know a thing or two about goats. Oh, and that voice inside of you telling you to not get goats? You can push that way deep down. Because, obviously, it's wrong. What's … [Read more...]
What do goats really eat?
What do goats really eat? Well, for starters they don't eat tin cans and newspaper, I can assure you! Whether you're looking to own a goat, or you're just generally curious about goats, you've come to the right place. Here at Weed 'em & Reap, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on goats. Never thought I'd say that in my lifetime, but alas, … [Read more...]
Post-Partum Care for Goats
Your goat just had baby goats, now what? Well, after you get over the adorable shock of the adorableness of your adorable new baby goats, then you can begin to think about how to care for mama goat who most likely pushed out some multiple babies. 0-12 hours after birth: MAMA GOAT: Your job is to make sure all the placentas were extracted. This … [Read more...]
Happy Anniversary Honey! P.S. The Goat has Diarrhea.
I'd like to think that when Kevin was looking for a girl to settle down with, he secretly wished for one that was SUPER into goats and all. I mean, sure, he was totally impressed by my late adulthood braces and my racquetball playing skills (even though I brought a tennis racket), but I just know he was hoping that one day his lover would want … [Read more...]
Goat Pregnancy & Kidding Checklist
Yes, even pregnant goats need checklists. I never thought I'd ever in my life need a checklist for a goat who is about to deliver kids, but well, I guess that's why life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Once I convinced my husband to start an urban farm and start raising animals for milk, meat, & eggs, … [Read more...]
A Tale of the Littlest Goat you ever did see.
Once upon a time there was a goat named Lacey who gave birth to the littlest goat you ever did see. Lacey decided she had way better things to do than feed her littlest baby goat, who weighed in at only 15 ounces. A kind, amazing, & gorgeous woman scooped up the littlest goat and brought her into the house. The littlest goat was … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Raising & Milking Goats
Since I know all you guys are just dying to own some goats... ...and since I know all your husbands/boyfriends/fiances/girlfriends/wives are, like, totally begging you to please move to a farm so you can milk goats every morning... I've decided to compile a simple guide to raising and milking goats. When I first was interested in getting a goat … [Read more...]
Little Goaties
Princess had her little goaties, they are really cute! Jessica was in town and we got to stay up late together out in the rain & cold and watch the birth. It is crazy how fast they get up after they are born. Now, at about 2 weeks old, they are stinkin fast and love to jump on top of their mom and stand on her back, it's really funny! If … [Read more...]