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Hello Reader, Before you bring home any goats, it's necessary to do a bit of prep work. Here are the must-have things goats need to thrive on your farm. If you're already experienced in caring for goats, this is a great list to share with your buyers and new goat owners. From Jersey Giants to Japanese Bantams, black chickens come in a variety of sizes, each with different temperaments and tolerances. If you love the look of black chickens but aren't sure which breed may be a good fit for your...
Hello Reader, When people think about animal rescue, they often picture a few animals and a lot of good intentions. But running a goat rescue is far more complex than most people realize. In this week’s episode of For the Love of Goats, Deborah talks with Deborah Blum, founder of Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary in California, about what it truly takes to run a nonprofit sanctuary caring for dozens of goats and more than 150 farm animals. They discuss disease testing and quarantine, caring...
Hello Reader, Whether you’re dreaming about adding animals to your homestead or already juggling daily chores, this week’s newsletter has something for you. We’re sharing honest, experience-based advice on raising ducks, goats, and chickens, along with a simple bread recipe to enjoy at home. You’ll also find a podcast episode on pregnancy toxemia and a video that clears up a common genetics myth we see shared often. Raising chickens can be a rewarding step toward greater self-reliance, but it...