Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
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Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock?
I’m so glad you’re here!
In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-sufficient by raising your own livestock for food.
Hi, I’m Millie. Animal Scientist, cattle girl turned goat rancher, co-owner of Dry Creek Livestock, and simple living enthusiast. Fifteen years ago, I began having severe joint pain that limited my mobility and affected every aspect of my life. With no answers from the medical community, I got to work researching and found that chemicals in our food supply were causing my problems. I removed them from my diet, and gradually my health and mobility were restored. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to raise all of our own meat, eggs, and dairy. I’ve put three decades of experience and a Master’s Degree in Animal Science together to teach you how to confidently raise livestock and give them the best life possible while fulfilling their ultimate purpose of nourishing your family, and I’m ready to share it with you!
If you’re ready to take control of your food supply, raise livestock with confidence, and provide your family with clean, healthy food, you’re in the right place!
Kick off your muck boots, pour a cup of coffee, and let’s talk livestock.
Email us: millie@drycreekpastures.com
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Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about internal parasites, or worms, different species, the problems they cause, and how you can help your goats resist parasites, how to monitor your herd, and how to treat them when you need to. Internal parasites are one of the biggest problems that goat owners face, and being armed with some strategies to monitor, support, and treat your goats is the best defense against these little invaders. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
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Related Episodes:
08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead: How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell
17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral? How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy
22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1
23 | Boer vs Kiko, What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
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Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
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Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about breed registries, making decisions based on performance data, livestock industry problems created by breeding for maximum production, hybrid vigor, and what you need to know before you decide if you should raise registered or unregistered goats. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Related Episodes:
22 | What Is the Perfect Meat Goat? How to Choose the Right Breed for Your Farm or Homestead PART 1
23 | Boer vs Kiko, What Meat Goat Breed is the Best Fit for Your Farm or Homestead? PART 2
27 | Which Goats Should I Keep to Breed? How to Select Replacement Does and Plan Your Goat Breeding Season
76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
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Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about weaning goat kids, different methods for weaning, timing to prevent unintentional breeding by buck kids, if you should wean wether and doe kids at all, and how to decide what weaning strategy will work best for your goat herd and management system. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Mentions:
46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?
Related Episodes:
14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Forage Nutrition
20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock: 5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor
26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
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Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about youth livestock programs, gaining wisdom by learning from experience, and the importance of teaching kids about livestock and where their food comes from. Whether kids are involved in a formal program or have their own projects on the homestead, farm, in the back yard, or even a rented space at a nearby farm, raising livestock can be a life-changing experience for kids. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Related Episodes:
12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals
18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1
19 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 2
70 | How Livestock, Chores, and Good Mentors Create Resilient, Confident Kids Who Are Prepared for the Challenges Life Brings
75 | How Livestock Shaped My Life and Why I’m Here to Help You
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
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Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about winter grazing and the different ways you can feed your livestock in a sustainable, regenerative way while meeting their needs and promoting nutrient cycling and land improvement. We’ll define terms like swath grazing, bale grazing, cover crop and residue grazing and discuss how each of them could benefit your management system. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Related Episodes:
28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy Save Money
35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting Nutritional Requirements of Goats and Reducing Hay Waste
42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your Animals Aren’t Adapted to Freezing Temperatures
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider
Join the FB Community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community
Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about preparing for winter on the ranch and homestead, and what we do to make sure the animals and people are taken care of through the cold winter months. We’ll talk about livestock feed and water, general fall clean up that makes winter work easier, and a quick overview of what we prepare for our family that supports us through the winter as well as the rest of the year. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Related Episodes:
28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy Save Money
31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter
36 | What We Miss the Most While Building Our Off-Grid Life
49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider
Join the FB Community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community
Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about selecting replacement bucks, the criteria we use to qualify bucks as breeding stock, and we’ll walk through the sorting process and how we handled it this year. I’ll also be sharing some interesting things we observed while sorting and how it’s going to affect future decisions and data collection. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Mentions:
46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?
Related Episodes:
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?
38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy
62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
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Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Hi friends! Today’s episode is a little different. I’ve been deep in thought as I’m sure many of you have been also, reflecting on all that has happened recently. I want to share some of what I’ve been thinking about, particularly as it relates to why I care so much about raising livestock, healthy food, and self-sufficiency, as well as what’s coming up for our ranch, the meat business, and this podcast. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Related Episodes:
01 | The Story Behind "Get Goat Wise" and How I Went from Ranch Kid to Homesteader
25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis
49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider
Join the FB Community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community
Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Hi friends! It’s time for a chicken episode! Today we’re talking about what to do with all those roosters you ended up with after buying straight run chicks this year – because that was all you could find, right? We’ll talk about options to deal with this year’s roosters as well as long-term strategies for your flock, including rooster management and setting goals for meat and egg production. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Mentions:
41 | What Type of Meat Bird Should I Raise? Cornish Cross, Hybrid and Dual-Purpose Explained
Related Episodes:
06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals
31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to Prepare Your Flock for a Comfortable Winter
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider
Join the FB Community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community
Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Hi friends! Today we’re talking about handling stress before butcher, and how it can affect meat quality. We’ll talk about the meat science behind stress and I’ll give you practical tips you can use to make sure you and your animals are prepared for hauling on butcher day. You’re already putting in the work to raise your own meat, and with a few management practices you can make sure that meat will be the highest quality possible. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Related Episodes:
25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to Ensure That Your Family Will Be Fed in the Event of a Food Availability Crisis
49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm
54 | Butchering Meat Goats: How Much Meat Do I Get from a Goat Compared to Other Livestock Species?
57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat
Get your farm fresh meat here:
https://drycreekheritagemeats.com
Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider
Join the FB Community: https://www.getgoatwise.com/community
Connect with me:
Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/