Wethering goats via banding (also called elastration) is a process used to neuter male goats. It is one of the easier methods for neutering or castrating goats and a Vet is not normally needed. Why Male Goats Are Wethered We raise Nigerian Dwarf goats primarily for milk production. That means the does need to be bred yearly to produce milk and that about half of the resulting offspring will be male. Unfortunately, only a few intact male goats (bucks) are really needed in the goat breeding ... continue reading...
Chicken Feed Nutritional Labels Explained
Chicken (or poultry) feed nutritional labels can be somewhat confusing, but poultry feed manufacturers carefully formulate their rations to help us chicken-keepers get excellent results when using them (see How To Feed Your Chickens). They do this by segregating chicken feeds into those that are appropriate for meat or dual-purpose and egg-laying breeds (broiler or layer rations). Then they further categorize them into nutritionally complete feeds for day-old chicks, growing chicks, or adult ... continue reading...
Healthier (Keto-Friendly) Broccoli Salad with Bacon & Mayo
This healthier (keto-friendly) broccoli salad is one that continues to evolve at our house. It gets better (healthwise) as time goes on but is still really tasty. We always enjoyed the original recipe but it was quite sweet and that made it a good prospect for a healthy update. Below, I've included the nutritional analysis so you can follow how this recipe has evolved to be better for us over time. No matter what version you try, this is always a very popular dish for potlucks, dinner ... continue reading...
Kidding Lessons Learned: Kid Rejection
This kid rejection story describes why one of our does rejected her kid, how we dealt with it to keep him alive, and what we did to get her to re-accept him. We hope to prevent others from making the same mistake. It was our first kidding season, so I'd tried to read and prepare for all possibilities when it came time for our Nigerian Dwarf does to freshen. However, we learned a lot of new things going through that first season that just didn't seem to be covered in books. One of those ... continue reading...
Easy Peel Hardboiled Fresh Eggs
My method for making easy-peel hardboiled fresh eggs took several years, and many failed experiments – but I finally found a way to make hard-boiled eggs (that can be peeled easily and perfectly) from farm-fresh eggs! I love hard-boiled eggs (and egg salad, and deviled eggs), but truly fresh eggs are nearly impossible to peel after you hard boil them. Eggs from the grocery store are typically at least six weeks old (read about the age of grocery store eggs HERE) before they reach us so they’re ... continue reading...
Garden Greens for Chickens
Many chicken-keepers are avid gardeners, so we want to feed our chickens the excess garden greens. But then, we stop and wonder whether the plants are really good for them. Or, might they be health hazards? And, are all the parts of the plants good for them, or should some parts be avoided? In the not-so-distant past, feeding the flock from the garden was taken for granted. But today, most chicken owners feed their flocks commercially mixed and bagged feed. These premixed and balanced rations ... continue reading...
5 Reasons You Should Choose Nigerian Dwarf Goats for Milk
What's so great about Nigerian Dwarf goat milk? Worldwide, goat milk is the most highly consumed form of milk and, amidst the varying dairy goat types; Nigerian Dwarf goat milk is increasingly popular. But why is goat milk and Nigerian Dwarf goat milk in particular so popular? Here Are 5 Reasons Why Nigerian Dwarf Goat Milk Is Great: 1) Goat Milk Is Better For You Than Cow's Milk Goat milk is easier for humans to digest than cow’s milk. It’s naturally homogenized, with smaller fat particles ... continue reading...
10 Recipes For Spring Veggies
These 10 recipes for fast-growing spring veggies are so rewarding because they taste awesome made from vegetables you can harvest fresh from your garden in less than 70 days (see 10 Vegetables To Grow In 10 Weeks for how to grow them). Prepared simply with quality ingredients, nothing can compete with their just-picked, home-grown goodness. Use these classic recipes to turn these veggies into the finest comfort food for your table. The 10 Recipes For Spring Veggies Veggie #1 Arugula & ... continue reading...
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