And hay can become a big part of the cost of goats. But you don’t have to worry, I’ll help you figure out how much hay you will need for your goats. All you have to do is follow this link that will take you to agoat ...
The first purchase is most likely going to be your highest.A goat (whether it’s a baby or an adult) can cost anywhere from $100-$800depending on the breed & sex. Purebred goats are usually more expensive as are the females. If you’re looking to milk your goat, you definitely want...
Providing enough calories to grow, stave off metabolic illness, prevent obesity from reduced movement, and still generate enough hunger to encourage fiber intake is no small task. Denise offers concentrates to small kids and does in milk to maintain/gain weight. If not bred or milking, they g...
What Does a Dairy Farmer Do? Dairy farmers play a crucial role in the agricultural sector and our food system. They are responsible for managing the herd, milking, and selling calves, among other tasks. Here are some details to further expand on these responsibilities: Maintaining the Dairy He...
But I would argue that a small-scale producer has much more control over the safety of that process than some of these large-scale industrial plants, where there are lots of post-pasteurization processes like shredding, and cutting, and repackaging, and lots of opportunities for exposure to con...
your set-up how you want it–this will save you some serious hassle later. We made an assembly line of sorts (killing cone > scald > plucking table > evisceration table > cooler with ice), and even though we just did a small batch this time around, it made things flow much smoother...
When both the lye and oils are at the right temperature, pour the oils into a mixing bowl.Slowlyadd the lye, stirring until it’s all mixed.Stir by hand for a full 5 minutes.It’s very important to get as much of the lye in contact with as much of the soap as possible. After ...
If you have just a few cows and prefer to milk them by hand, it may be a little more work, but it's much cheaper for you to start. And, milking cows is a fun activity you can teach your children or guests. For calves that are still nursing, separate the calf from the cow at...
I looked at the growth of the herd. It was hard to believe we weren’t making money considering how much we spent on them. What else could we do to bring money in? The answer hit me when I decided to apply for a grant through AWA: goat rentals!