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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
72 episodes
1 day 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
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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6 days 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 week 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 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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2 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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3 months ago
16 minutes 44 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat
Hi friends!  Today we’re answering a listener question about butchering meat goats.  What is the best age and size to butcher, and how to feed them so the meat quality is amazing.  We’re going to talk about commercial weight and age standards or, rather, the lack of standards, and what I have found works really well to meet our goal of premium quality meat.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   Fill Your Freezer with Premium Meat: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page     17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral?  How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy   46 | Early Banding vs Late Banding in Buck Kids: Will Your Goats Be Healthy if You Band Them Early?     Other Related Episodes:   54 | Butchering Meat Goats/ How Much Meat Do I Get from a Goat Compared to Other Livestock Species?   45 | Health Benefits of Ruminant Red Meat, Grass-Fed vs Grain-Fed, and Special Characteristics of Goat Meat   44 | Small vs. Large Ruminants on the Homestead/ Why Raising Goats First Will Help You Raise Cattle Later     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.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise   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
16 minutes 3 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
56 | True or False? Goats are Escape Artists (Hint: The Answer Is in Your Management Strategy)
Hi friends!  Last week we talked about building fence for goats, and today we’re talking about how to manage your goat herd so that they respect your fence.  Goats are notorious for challenging fences, usually by jumping or shimmying under, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  I’m going to share what we’ve learned about dealing with problem goats, and what you can do to prevent problems in the first place.  If your goats respect your fencing, you’ll have a much better goat-raising experience.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in Baby Goats   55 | Fencing for Goats: Two Things You Must Have to Keep Your Goats Contained and Safe   Other 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 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.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise   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 51 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
55 | Fencing for Goats: Two Things You Must Have to Keep Your Goats Contained and Safe
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about building fence for goats.  Fence is one of the biggest investments in owning goats, and I’ve heard it many times that if your fence won’t hold water, it won’t hold goats!  That sure seems true sometimes, but today I’m going to share some strategies we’ve used to successfully fence our goats, keep them contained, and keep them safe from predators.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   07 | Should My Goats Have Horns or Not? Pros and Cons of Disbudding Goats   13 | Using Electric Fence with Goats? What You Need to Know to Keep Your Goats Contained and Alive with Electric Netting     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.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise   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
15 minutes 24 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
54 | Butchering Meat Goats: How Much Meat Do I Get from a Goat Compared to Other Livestock Species?
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about how much meat you can expect when you butcher livestock.  We’ll go over averages for the common species, and I’ll also share how our last goats performed as far as meat yield, comparing Boer and Spanish breeds.  If you’re raising your own meat or hoping to in the future, this episode is packed with valuable information.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   Get your Goat Meat here: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   Dry Creek Heritage Meats Giveaway for podcast listeners: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/podcastspecial     Related Episodes:   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   44 | Small vs. Large Ruminants on the Homestead: Why Raising Goats First Will Help You Raise Cattle Later   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           Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers:  https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider     Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise     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
14 minutes 3 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about big picture management and goals for your farm, ranch or homestead.  It doesn’t matter if you have a few acres or a few hundred, it’s important to have a plan.  I’m going to walk you through our plan for livestock and land, talk about why we’ve made some of the decisions we’ve made and our plans for the future.  This is and will always be a work in progress, so I expect I’ll be doing updates every so often as we learn more and apply that knowledge to our plan.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   48 | How to Trim Hooves on Goats + Big Announcement/ Beef and Pork Sales are OPEN!   08 | When Animals Aren’t Working Out on the Homestead/  How to Evaluate Your Livestock Projects and Decide to Keep or Sell   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       Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers:  https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider     Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise     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
19 minutes 38 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
52 | What’s in My Kidding Bucket and the Supplies You Should Have On Hand When Your Goats Kid
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about preparing for kidding goats, specifically, what I have in my kidding bucket and what I like to have on hand in case of an emergency.  This episode will give you a great place to start getting your supplies together for kidding, as well as some ideas to put on your list to have around when things don’t go as planned.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   NEW Ground Beef Bundle: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/groundbeef   Dry Creek Heritage Meats Giveaway for podcast listeners: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/podcastspecial   FREE Freezer options to jump start your self-sufficiency journey: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page   Kidding Supplies: (*Affiliate Link) In the kidding bucket for daily use: 3.5 Gallon Bucket* Toolbox for kidding box* – we have this and still use it for a vet box, it’s great Lamb and Kid Sling Digital Scale Tags we use Allflex Tag Marking Pen* Allflex Universal Tagger* Allflex Tag Removal Tool* Tag Storage Pencil Box* Nolvasan* dilute according to instructions Iodine Spray* Iodine Navel Dip Cup Steno Notebook*   In the kidding bucket for occasional use: ARS 140DXR Smooth Blade Hoof Trimmers* My favorite hoof trimmers Budget Hoof Trimmers* Pruning Shears* Nitrile Gloves* OB Sleeves* SuperLube or OB All Purpose Lubricant* OB Snare or make your own with parachute cord Bulb Syringe* Surgical shears*   On the shelf available when needed: Feeding Tube – I like the red ones 60cc Catheter Tip Syringe* Wound Clips and Forceps Probios* Pritchard Teat Nipples -these attach to a regular soda pop bottle, get the original Pritchard not a copy Kid blankets – use with care   Things to think about adding to your kidding supplies: Umbilical tape* and Buhner OB needles* Ketone test strips* Dextrose CMPK*     Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers:  https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider     Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise     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
15 minutes 24 seconds

Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock
51 | What’s the Real Cost of a Fast Food Burger? How to Feed Your Family Premium Beef for Less
Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about meat, ground beef specifically, and what it really costs to buy a burger at the drive through.  We’ll talk about things you need to look for when purchasing ground beef and the options you have to feed your family one of the most nutritious foods on the planet – red meat, in the form of ground beef.  Let’s get to it!   All the Best! Millie     Mentions:   NEW Ground Beef Bundle: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/groundbeef   04 | Avoiding Homestead Comparison:  The “Good, Better, Best” of Homesteading and Your Definition of Best   Dry Creek Heritage Meats Giveaway for podcast listeners: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/podcastspecial   FREE Freezer options to jump start your self-sufficiency journey: https://drycreekheritagemeats.com/pages/collection-page     Related Episode:   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     Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers:  https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider     Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise     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
12 minutes 10 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