Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management
Ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.
Are you serious about raising goats but tired of advice that doesn't hold up in real life? Are you adding goats to your ranch or homestead and realizing they require different infrastructure, nutrition, and management than other livestock? Do you want fencing, feeding, and production systems that work under pressure?
You're in the right place.
I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up in the commercial cattle world, earned a Master's Degree in Animal Science, and now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert. We've built the infrastructure, refined the genetics, managed the forage, and learned firsthand what works — and what fails — when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.
On Goat Wise, we talk fencing that actually contains goats, feeding and mineral strategies that make sense for your operation, genetics that match your environment and your goals, and the kind of steady decision-making that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. Production-minded livestock management for people who are in this for real.
If you're ready to build systems that last, welcome to Goat Wise.
Episodes
May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
9 min
*** Top 3% Global Podcast! ***
Hi, friend!
Today we’re going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with. We’ll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones. We’ll talk about all the things you’ll learn raising CHICKENS, and how that will apply to future livestock success!
All the Best!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
10 min
Hi, friend!
I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask “How do you pay for all of this? It’s so expensive! I could never afford to do that.”
There’s some truth in those statements, raising livestock CAN be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you’re already doing that will make a BIG financial difference.
Today I’m sharing a strategy that we have been using for years to cover the costs of raising livestock for food, and even making a little money to put back into homestead projects!
From the Homestead,
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024
8 min
Hi, friend!
Hello! Today we’re going to talk about homestead comparison and my view of “good, better, best” when evaluating your progress. I’ll give you some examples and tips to help you feel good about your own homestead projects, and avoid the comparison trap. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
15 min
Hi, friend!
Ready for goats? In this episode we are going to cover four steps to help you prepare and shop for your first goats. You’ll learn what needs to be ready at your farm or homestead, the importance of knowing what you want, how to locate a reputable breeder, and what questions to ask to make sure your first goat experience is a good one! I’ve also included some tips on what to avoid when buying goats. Let’s Get Goating!
All the best,
Millie
Mentions:
Goat Journal Breeders Directory: https://goatrancher.com/breeders-directory
My Go-To Laboratory for Livestock Testing: https://sageaglab.com
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
9 min
Hey, Friend!
In today’s episode, we talk about how to avoid homestead livestock overwhelm using my 4 step process to successfully add the right animals to your homestead. I also give some some practical tips on choosing the right type of livestock to start with. Whether you’re interested in goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, pigs, or cattle, you’ll leave this episode with a plan in hand, knowing what your first animals will be, and how to move forward from there.
Join me in planning the livestock for your homestead, even if your still in the dreaming phase, you’ll have a plan to start learning about different animals and their care and management.
Meet you inside!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Apr 29, 2024
Apr 29, 2024
8 min
Hey, friend!
In this first episode, you’ll get to know me a little better! We’ll talk about my journey from ranch kid to homesteader, raising our own livestock for food, why I don’t rely on the broken food system, and the purpose behind this podcast and how it came into existence.
I hope this encourages or helps you!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Apr 20, 2024
Apr 20, 2024
1 min
Hey there!
If you're serious about raising goats and you want management systems that actually hold up in real life — you're in the right place.
I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up on a cattle ranch and learned to love early mornings, hard work, horses, and all the livestock. Three decades of livestock experience and a Master's Degree in Animal Science later, I now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert — and I've spent years figuring out what works and what fails when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment.
On Goat Wise, you'll find practical guidance on goat fencing, feeding strategies, herd genetics, and the kind of steady management that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. This is production-minded livestock management for people who are serious about raising goats well.
Welcome to Goat Wise. Hit follow and let's get to it.
Connect with me:
Email us: millie@drycreekpastures.com
Check out our website: www.drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures