Hello Reader,

Herbal dewormers are a hot topic for goat lovers trying to prevent or treat parasite problems. But the key question remains: do they work? In this article, I cover the research into herbal dewormers, one scientifically-backed dewormer that does work, and the most important thing you can do to prevent parasite problems on your farm.

You can't get much cuter than little chickens. The most popular breed by far is likely the sweet Silkie with their fluffy feathering and docile temperaments. But little breeds don't end there. Discover 11 more little breeds—from Sebrights to Seramas. Plus, learn which breed is the tiniest of all and which breeds make the best pets.

Have you been looking to add a flock of sheep to your homestead? In this article, I cover all the basics that beginner's need to know including the differences between breeds (and which breeds I prefer), general sheep care, health, breeding, and much more. This is a great guide to help you get started with raising sheep!

🎧 Red Cell for Goats Goat owners commonly administer Red Cell to anemic animals after deworming, but research into the effectiveness of this practice was nonexistent until recently. In this episode, Dr. Joan Burke, co-author on a study that looked at the efficacy of using Red Cell after deworming, talks about the study and its outcome. She also touches on using injectable iron, and she even gives you a bonus tip at the end on treating strongyloides (threadworm). Listen in

▶ Milk Withdrawal When Using 2 Drugs As goat owners who sometimes need to treat for parasites, we know there are specific milk withdrawal times for each dewormer. However, confusion often occurs when combining dewormers to get the most effective treatment. What is the appropriate withdrawal time then? Do you add the withdrawal times of the two medications together? Take an average? Go with the shortest or longest time? Find out in this video! Watch video

📄Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread Fall is synonymous with pumpkins. The real question is, what do you do with the pumpkins once you have them? Check out this fantastic peanut butter pumpkin bread, a unique and tasty treat your family will love. Also, enjoy three bonus pumpkin recipes linked following the recipe. Try this recipe!

🏡On the homestead and in my life...

Last week, I attended the Dairy Sheep Association of North America Symposium, and I made the same observation as at the American Dairy Goat Association convention a couple of weeks earlier. There were very few beginners in attendance. Most attendees had been raising sheep for decades, once again showing that the most successful breeders realize that they are always learning. Even though I don't have dairy sheep (I have hair sheep), I learned a lot about sheep AND goats from the speakers, including small ruminant veterinarians, researchers, and business owners from the US, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Brazil, and other countries. I'm excited about sharing with you all that I've learned!

Happy homesteading!

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Deborah
and the ThriftyHomesteader Team

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