Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
** TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ** 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: drycreekgoats@gmail.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
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Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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: (affiliate link)
https://amzn.to/3PFyo2n
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
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Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
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
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today we are talking about raising kids with livestock, the skills and life lessons they’ll learn, and how it will benefit them for the rest of their life. I’ll be sharing tips on age-appropriate work, motivating kids to do their chores, teaching them to be self-motivated, and how to strengthen your relationship with your kids while working alongside them.
All the Best!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock. I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation. Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Mentions:
How to obtain a Premise ID: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease/traceability/pin
Animal ID and Recordkeeping, USDA Requirements: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-scrapie-recordkeeping.pdf
Premier 1 Supplies Tags: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/ear-tags-and-tattoo-supplies/ear-tags
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today we are talking all about bottle goats! Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it!
All the Best!
Millie
Mention:
Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER! It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging. I’ll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently as well as explain how we do it off-grid!
All the Best!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today we’re taking a hard look at our livestock and evaluating to see if we should keep going or change directions with each herd or animal. I give you six areas to evaluate and then walk through the process with our show goat herd. Do we keep the show goats or sell them? You’ll leave with a plan to assess each of your livestock animals and decide their future on your farm or homestead!
All the Best!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today we’re going to talk about disbudding goats – should your goat herd have horns or not? We’ll talk about the purpose of horns, risks of removing them, challenges with leaving them on, building fence depending on what you choose, can you mix horned and disbudded goats, and all the things you need to know to make the best decision for your herd
All the Best!
Millie
Connect with me:
Email: drycreekgoats@gmail.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
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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
Monday May 13, 2024
Monday May 13, 2024
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