Hello [FIRST NAME GOES HERE],

Last week I was at Podfest in Orlando, where I was the only person with a goat podcast. 🐐 There were horse podcasts, dog podcasts, and then… goats. What I loved most was the culture: zero age discrimination and a shared assumption that if you’re in the room, you’re curious, capable, and still growing—whether you’re 10 or 80. It felt a lot like raising goats and building this business: always learning, always adapting, and proof that reinvention doesn’t come with an expiration date.

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Life with goats is a long-term adventure, and caring for them into their golden years presents unique challenges and rewards. This guide takes an honest look at the realities of goat aging—from declining fertility and dental changes to nutrition tweaks and keeping them healthy and comfortable in their senior years.

​Little chickens, big personalities! With so many bantam breeds to choose from, each has its own unique origin and characteristics. Whether you're drawn to their striking appearances or their compact size, this guide will help you understand 12 of the different breeds and what makes them special.

Did you know you can grow your own turmeric? Not only is this golden root a staple in many kitchens, but it also boasts incredible health benefits. Here’s how to cultivate turmeric at home and enjoy its anti-inflammatory properties all year long.

🎧 Vaccines for Goats In this episode, Dr. Kevin Pelzer, Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, talks about a variety of vaccines that are available for goats, including the CDT vaccine, as well as those that are not routinely recommended and some that are off-label. Listen in

▶ When a Doe is Too Small to Breed Knowing when a doe is ready to be bred isn’t just about age or hitting a number on the scale. In this video, I explain why size, finished growth, and pelvic development matter far more than the common “2/3 adult weight” rule—and how getting this wrong can put a doe’s life at risk. If you’ve ever asked, “Is my doe big enough to breed?” this is a must-watch. Watch video

📄Pizza Dough Recipe After we started baking our own bread from scratch more than 30 years ago, we started making our own pizzas from scratch. Here is our pizza dough recipe, which I like to bake on a cast iron pizza pan. And depending on the toppings you choose, you can make your pizza as healthy or as decadent as you like! Try this recipe!

Happy homesteading!

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Deborah
and the ThriftyHomesteader Team

📢 Special Offer Alert! 🐐

I’m discounting my goat birthing course until 11 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Learn more about what’s included in the course and what students have said about it.

📚Want to Learn Even More?

• Did you know we have a Youtube Channel with over 700 videos? From goat care to soapmaking, cheesemaking, and more—you’ll find practical, real-life tips to support your homesteading journey.
• Looking to dive deeper? Visit the Goat Academy—your go-to resource for online courses on everything from goat health and nutrition to soapmaking, gardening, composting, and starting a homestead business. Whether you’re just getting started or want to level up your skills, there’s a course for you.
• Need ongoing guidance and community support? Goats 365 is our membership program that gives you full access to six comprehensive courses, live Q&A sessions, and an engaged group of goat owners who are learning and growing together—365 days a year.

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