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Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader
78 episodes
4 days ago
** TOP 2.5% 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: millie@getgoatwise.com Get premium meat fresh from the ranch: drycreekheritagemeats.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
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** TOP 2.5% 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: millie@getgoatwise.com Get premium meat fresh from the ranch: drycreekheritagemeats.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
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Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
77 | How to Prepare for Winter on the Ranch and Homestead
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/  
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3 days ago
13 minutes

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
76 | How to Choose Future Breeding Bucks for Your Goat Herd
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     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/  
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1 week ago
11 minutes

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
75 | How Livestock Shaped My Life and Why I’m Here to Help You
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/  
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
74 | Too Many Roosters? What to Do Now and How to Create a Management Plan for Your Future Flock
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/    
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3 weeks ago
11 minutes

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
73 | Raising Livestock for Meat: 3 Tips to Keep Butcher Day Low-Stress and Meat Quality Excellent
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/
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
72 | Did We Reach Our Goal? 2025 Kidding Season Report Is Here!
Hi friends!  Today I’m going over the numbers from our 2025 kidding season!  We’ll talk about our challenges, victories, and the things we learned this year and I’ll be sharing the actual production numbers from our herd.  We’ll comb through the data, pull out the important stuff, and talk about what worked great and what we’ll change for next year.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie   Mentions:   26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed?  How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready Have Their First Kids   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     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/  
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1 month ago
17 minutes 32 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd
Hi friends!  Today I’ve got an update from County Fair, and then we’re talking about a management decision we’re making to sell some of the goat herd.  We’ll talk about the factors influencing the decision, which goats we’re selling and why, and how it will help us improve our herd long term.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress     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/  
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1 month ago
12 minutes 40 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
70 | How Livestock, Chores, and Good Mentors Create Resilient, Confident Kids Who Are Prepared for the Challenges Life Brings
Hi friends!  It’s almost time for County Fair here, and with that comes a lot of reflecting about the kids and their growth doing livestock projects.  Today we’re talking about the power of animals and livestock in the lives of our kids, and how responsibility, work ethic, and good mentors can launch kids into a new level of self-confidence doing hard things even when they don’t want to or think they can’t.  Whether you are interested in 4-H, FFA or giving your kids the responsibility of raising livestock outside of a formal program, this episode gives insight into some unexpected benefits when kids grow up raising animals.   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   12 | Raising Kids and Livestock? Teach Life Lessons, Build Character, and Strengthen Your Relationships While Raising Animals     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/  
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1 month ago
13 minutes 47 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
69 | How to Make Money Grazing for Hire and Weed Eating with Goats
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about another way to make money with goats – grazing for hire.  We’ll talk about the infrastructure you need and different ways you can use the goat herd you already have to bring in some extra income while grazing your goats for other people to help clear out overgrown forage or mitigate fire risk.  I’ll talk about our experience grazing for hire, what was challenging, what we loved, and what I think the future holds for this income option.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting     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/  
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1 month ago
11 minutes 50 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep
Hi friends!  Last week we talked about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  Today I’m going to dive into that a little deeper and talk about why you should start with smaller livestock like sheep and goats instead of cattle.  We’re going to talk about meat and dairy and risk management, especially through those beginner phases where lots of mistakes and learning happen.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First   06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals   47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own     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/  
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2 months ago
13 minutes 11 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
67 | Why Beginners Should Start with Terminal Livestock First
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about all the reasons to start with terminal livestock if you’re a beginner or just getting started raising farm animals.  I’ll explain the advantages to starting with meat animals rather than breeding stock, and how those animals will be your best teacher and set you up for success with your future breeding herds.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals   47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own     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/  
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2 months ago
10 minutes 42 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
66 | What’s Happening in the Beef Market, What It Means for Consumers, and What You Can Do About It Now
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what’s happening in the beef market, and what that means for future meat prices.  I’m sharing advice from a local rancher on how to build a good relationship so that buying directly from a farmer or rancher works long-term.  Mostly, though, I want you to make a plan now to take at least some control over your food supply so you can weather whatever storms come your way.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm   47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own   45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat 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/
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2 months ago
14 minutes 55 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
65 | We Made It Through Kidding, Now What? The 6 Biggest Health Risks to Your Goat Kids Until Weaning Time
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about what to watch for once you’ve gotten your baby goats through that first critical week.  We’re talking about the most common problems we see in the first month after goat kids are born, what to watch for, and what to do.  I’m also sharing about a big loss we had this year, what we learned from it, and I’m reminding myself that it’s only a failure if you don’t learn something.  Listen in and learn how to keep those goat kids healthy until they’re ready to wean.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Related Episodes:   43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats   52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid   59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season     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/
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2 months ago
16 minutes 7 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
64 | Healthy Food, Self-Sufficiency, and Homesteading: How to Make Lasting Changes and Ditch the Overwhelm
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how to avoid overwhelm and make real progress on your journey to healthier food, self-sufficiency and homesteading.  We’ll talk about the power of focusing so that your progress is sustainable over the long term, creating real impact and lasting change in your life.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best   Related Episodes:   47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own   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/
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3 months ago
17 minutes 2 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
63 | How to Get Started Raising Livestock When Your Budget Is Small but You’re Willing to Work
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the unique way we got started with our own livestock, and how you can do the same.  Spoiler:  We didn’t inherit anything!  We’ll talk about ways to get creative and start increasing your self-sufficiency no matter where you live or what resources you have.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive   Related Episodes:   47 | How to Adjust to the Flavor of Homegrown Meat and Eggs Before You Raise Your Own   49 | 3 Strategies to Make the Best Use of Bulk Meat Storage and Avoid Freezer Overwhelm   58 | Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing Your First Livestock Animals:  Focusing on Breed Only   61 | How to Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage     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@getgoatwise.com   See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures/
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3 months ago
11 minutes 41 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the buck effect, what it is, why it happens, and why we didn’t see it in our meat goat herd this year.  I’m walking you through my thought process evaluating why it didn’t happen, how it has affected our kidding season, and what that means for our goat herd.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   Buck Effect Instagram Reel (ranch humor and lots of marking paint)     Related Episodes:   53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them   38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy   29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats   28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy Save Money   Get your farm fresh meat here: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page     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@getgoatwise.com   See what’s happening on the ranch: https://www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures  
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
61 | How To Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about off grid water and digging a little deeper into the options you have for a solar water system.  We’ve had our system going for nearly 5 years, and it’s pretty much maintenance free, which is really nice.  Water is so important in every aspect of our lives, and the last thing you need is to have water issues when you’re trying to do so many other things to get your off-grid place up and running.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan   09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid       Get your Goat Meat here: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   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@getgoatwise.com   See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock  
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3 months ago
13 minutes 46 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
60 | Breech Births, Goat Mentors, and When to Intervene During Kidding
Hi friends!  We’re in the thick of kidding season, and today I’m sharing about a new kidding experience I had a couple days ago, assisting a doe with a posterior (breech) kid.  We’ve had lots of breech kids before, but never one that I couldn’t safely get the back legs repositioned, so this was a new one.  Goats never stop teaching me new things.  I’m also sharing some tips on how to be prepared for emergencies before they happen, which is vital.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   Fill Your Freezer with Premium Meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   Goat Medicine, 3rd Edition (affiliate link)   Other Related Episodes:   52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid   50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps       Get your Goat Meat here: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   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@getgoatwise.com   See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock   *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
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4 months ago
16 minutes 6 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
59 | Get Ready for Kidding: Last Minute Details that Support a Successful and Fun Kidding Season
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about getting ready for kidding.  We’ve already done the early preparations – ordering tags, making sure we have the needed supplies on hand, and now it’s time to get everything organized and in place so we’re ready when that first kid is born soon.  We’ll talk about the details – the little things that make caring for kids and keeping good records easier, and the things that keep frustration away, which helps us all win in the long run.  Over the years, I’ve found this detailed preparation makes a huge difference in the overall success of our kidding season.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid   Dry Creek Heritage Meats Giveaway for podcast listeners: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/podcastspecial       Other Related Episodes:   50 | Get Ready for Kidding: Order Your Tags in 4 Easy Steps   46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?   Get your Goat Meat here: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   Fill Your Freezer with Premium Meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page     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@getgoatwise.com   See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
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4 months ago
11 minutes 46 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
58 | Don’t Make This Mistake When Choosing Your First Livestock Animals: Focusing on Breed Only
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about within-breed variation and how it affects the way you select your livestock.  This will help you avoid a common mistake when choosing your first animals – focusing on breed only.  Getting clear on your goals, deciding what traits are important to you, and asking questions to figure out if the livestock you’re looking at will fit your goals and management plan will help you get to success faster when raising livestock.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   Fill Your Freezer with Premium Meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page     Other 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   20 | Lessons from Raising Livestock:  5 Problems That Can Be Avoided or Solved with a Good Mentor   06 | What Livestock Should I Get First? My Top Pick for Your First Homestead Animals   03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First Goats   Get your Goat Meat here: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   Dry Creek Heritage Meats Giveaway for podcast listeners: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/podcastspecial     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@getgoatwise.com   See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock  
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4 months ago
16 minutes 44 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
** TOP 2.5% 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: millie@getgoatwise.com Get premium meat fresh from the ranch: drycreekheritagemeats.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock