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Thinking about adding goats to your homestead? This article covers essential information for prospective goat owners. From their long lifespan to their social nature and specific housing needs, you'll learn crucial facts to ensure you're well-prepared for these charming and mischievous creatures.

Discover the joys and challenges of raising peafowl on your property. This article explores the history of peafowl keeping, their unique characteristics, and practical advice for their care. Learn about peafowl housing, breeding, and how these beautiful birds can add both aesthetic value and pest control to your homestead.

The Orpington chicken breed is often described as the "Golden Retriever of chickens" for good reason. This article delves into the breed's history, characteristics, and care requirements. It highlights the Orpington's friendly temperament, good egg production, and potential as a dual-purpose bird for both eggs and meat.

🎧 Blood Transfusion in Goats A severely parasitized, anemic goat can face life-threatening consequences, but did you know a blood transfusion could save its life? In this episode, Dr. Ryan Breuer, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Wisconsin, explains when blood transfusions are needed, the differences between whole blood and plasma, potential risks, and even his research on xenotransfusions from cows to goats. Listen in

▶ How soon will my doe have her second kid? Kidding season always brings up the question: How long will it take for my doe to have her second kid? Having been through this countless times with my own goats, I can confidently say—there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. In this video, I share why the popular “30-30-30 rule” can be misleading, how to trust your goat’s natural process, and what signs to watch for if intervention is needed. Watch video

📄Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe Cap off your farm-fresh meal with these delectable buttermilk biscuits. This recipe promises to deliver light, fluffy biscuits that are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be enjoying homemade biscuits in no time. Try this recipe!

🏡On the homestead and in my life...

I am in Orlando at a podcasting conference this week and believe it or not, I met someone who is going to be a guest on my podcast!

When I told him that my podcast was about goats, he told me about his experience as a guest on a goat farm in Kenya. The only word to describe his story, was shocking. I actually had no idea that people ate that organ from a goat — especially how it was eaten! I don’t want to ruin the story for you. I am really looking forward to interviewing him on my podcast! Even those of you who have no interest in raising goats are going to want to listen to this one!

Happy homesteading!

​
Deborah
and the ThriftyHomesteader Team

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