If you ever wanted to sell your goats or sheep to someone in another country, then you are already familiar with the US’s problem with scrapie. thriftyhomesteader.com/scrapie-in-goa…

When people say "goats will eat anything," they mean any living plant, such as your rose bushes, your daylilies, apple trees, and all the things you do NOT want them to eat! Goats actually have a pretty sensitive digestive system that is easy to upset with moldy hay or feed.

This is one of the most popular posts on my blog because it's just not that easy to get goat kids to take a bottle in the beginning! thriftyhomesteader.com/bottle-feeding…

What keeps you going when homesteading gets tough? #farmlife #homestead

If you've ever wished you could produce your own bacon but were scared off by the idea of an 800-pound hog, then the American Guinea Hog might be just right for you! thriftyhomesteader.com/6-reasons-to-a…

It's not common, but goats can get skin cancer. Here's what you need to know. thriftyhomesteader.com/cancer-in-goat…

Curious about your options for poultry processing? Although we butcher poultry we're going to eat ourselves, here's why we use a commercial processing facility for poultry that we're going to sell. thriftyhomesteader.com/selling-poultr…

Just so you don't panic the first time you look in your goats mouth ... #goats

Although some people worry about infertility in goats, it is actually pretty rare. thriftyhomesteader.com/infertility-in…

#GoatsMakeLifeBetter

#GoatsMakeLifeBetter

In this episode, I’m talking to Margaret Hathaway of Ten Apple Farm about their Year of the Goat trip, their experiences, and why they ultimately decided on tourism rather than one of the other many goat businesses they learned about. thriftyhomesteader.com/agritourism-on…

A good livestock guardian dog is worth its weight in gold. What's one of the reasons you love yours? #farmlife #homestead

I told my husband I’d draw the line at water buffalo. My mozzarella doesn’t have to be that authentic. Is there one animal you would never have on your homestead? #farmlife #homestead

When was the last time you screamed at the top of your lungs? Was a goat involved? #goats #farmlife

Have you found any apps for your phone that have made your life easier when it comes to your farm or livestock? #farmlife #homestead

Are there any particular chores or crafts that you typically do this time of year? #farmlife #homestead

Tomorrow’s the big day. Let’s do something good together for an organization that is doing good for these beautiful children. Click here to donate to @stjude: magno.li/chipin #ChipInForStJude

I worked with the Thrifty Homesteader Thrifty Homesteader on a podcast about No-Waste Composting. Check it out! thriftyhomesteader.com/no-waste-compo…

I chatted to goat keeper, cheese lover, soap maker, and all round low impact living enthusiast Thrifty Homesteader about slow and sustainable travel last week. It's so lovely to be chatting with folk over the pond these days youtube.com/watch?v=EmnCt5… #SustainableTravel @QuartoKnows