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Castrating Male Goats on the Small Farm: A Practical, Humane Guide

Castrating Male Goats on the Small Farm: A Practical, Humane Guide Castrating male goats is a common and responsible management practice for small farms. Whether you’re raising wethers for companionship, meat, or calmer herd dynamics, the decision to castrate — and how to do it — matters. This guide is written from the hands-on perspective […]

Goat Fencing doesn’t have to be a barrier to goat ownership!

Goat keeping really is mainly about keeping the critters where you want them! Goats are notoriously agile and prone to wandering so it’s important that you have fencing in place when they hit your homestead to ensure they stay put. On our farm, we have opted for electric livestock fencing mostly because it was a […]