Goats
5/16/2013 1:08:21 PM
Learn how we make cream and butter from our dairy goats.
4/17/2013 11:32:20 AM
Read how I assisted in the birth of our three Alpine kids.
4/3/2013 3:17:49 PM
Linda Heitman shares info on goat breeds and gives pointers on raising goats.
3/21/2013 11:49:09 AM
Letters to the editor written by GRIT readers include a fight for dairy goats, a beautiful raised-bed garden, the reminisces of an old GRIT paper boy and more.
3/11/2013 2:31:45 PM
The story of this year's kidding experience at Iron Oak Farm.
3/11/2013 2:29:23 PM
Every parent has to share baby pics and videos - we're no different... but with our goat kids!
3/5/2013 1:52:09 PM
Your goat is in labor and you see the hind hooves coming, what do you do?
2/27/2013 12:41:28 PM
Our three precious goats are ready to deliver their babies any moment now! Here are some of the changes we've noticed with their bodies, behaviors and personalities as they prepare for this wonderful time.
2/22/2013 12:28:40 PM
When a goat is in labor, sometimes the kid needs help to be born. This is Part 2 of Pulling a Kid.
2/12/2013 11:45:20 AM
Not every birth of a kid goat is a text book delivery. So, what to you do when your doe is having a problem with delivery. Part 1
2/5/2013 2:41:05 PM
So, you have your first dairy goat but do you know what to look for when the udder is developing. How do you know she will have a nice udder for milking?
1/22/2013 2:03:18 PM
What to watch for when your goat is in labor, the normal delivery of a baby goat.
12/7/2012 10:53:18 AM
Roping comes in handy when the goats get out.
11/29/2012 4:15:42 PM
Clean water in stock tanks and fresh air will help your livestock face extreme weather conditions.
11/29/2012 12:27:42 PM
The best fertilizer comes from a combination of organic material, including livestock manure.
11/20/2012 9:24:48 PM
Learn a fun new use for office paper shreds!
11/13/2012 8:04:33 AM
A fun post about making toys to keep your goats happy and playful!
11/2/2012 1:47:33 PM
The Mini-Alpine is a smaller breed of dairy goat than its counterpart making it economical to have on the homestead.
10/24/2012 7:55:06 PM
Facing one of his greatest culinary challenges and dreams, Andy Sell takes on the incredibly difficult task of roasting a whole animal inside the ground. The tale of his full day experience is illustrated with step by step photos along the way.
10/24/2012 1:52:50 PM
Getting your goats ready for winter.
8/13/2012 11:46:43 AM
A collection of goodies to spice up your Monday.
7/3/2012 1:21:11 PM
The Dog Days of Summer have hit the Niles' farm. Stress due to heat and humidity are taking a toll on the animals and humans on the farm.
6/25/2012 2:46:45 PM
Usually when I try to say something with authority, I find myself proven wrong.
5/16/2012 2:06:42 PM
We take one more step to being self sufficient and buy a dairy goat.
5/11/2012 11:31:49 AM
Our journey into self-sufficiency has been an interesting trip. This is where it all began.
4/2/2012 1:51:02 PM
When a goat makes a mistake of believing to be kidnapped.
3/15/2012 11:23:23 AM
This guide to goat breeds includes dairy goats, fiber breeds, meat goats and more.
3/6/2012 2:21:36 PM
You never know what the day might hold.
2/27/2012 1:28:34 PM
Uffie's version of how we aquired our goats. Told in the form of a bedtime story.
2/23/2012 10:36:38 PM
Hindsight is always worth the look.
2/19/2012 1:41:43 AM
A little introduction to who we are. And a confession...
2/13/2012 1:10:06 PM
A woman shares her good memories about growing up with a pair of young goats
1/20/2012 4:15:23 PM
A look at bottle raising a group of meat goats.
1/17/2012 10:04:00 PM
The next round of 2012 kidding at Toluma Farms.
1/10/2012 8:05:08 PM
Continuing the 2012 kidding saga.
1/9/2012 5:37:55 PM
The latest kidding stats and some cute pictures and video.
1/7/2012 9:12:05 PM
Toluma Farms newest additions
1/5/2012 10:29:23 PM
A look at a method of breeding goats out of season
12/6/2011 11:03:05 PM
A look at milking goats on a commercial scale.
11/30/2011 7:37:42 PM
An introduction to the five bucks of Toluma Farms as we wrap up breeding season.
11/14/2011 11:00:00 PM
Take a tour of the Northern California goat dairy where Callie is interning.
6/9/2011 9:38:31 AM
Variety of factors leads to critical shortage of small-town large-animal vets.
6/1/2011 7:00:59 PM
My husband and I went soap selling at a bar.
5/31/2011 10:47:51 AM
Treating the goats as pets is made fun with a goat jungle gym.
5/7/2011 9:34:22 AM
Here at Russ-Stick Acres, we learn valuable lessons from the animals.
3/10/2011 11:54:15 AM
Hank reports on a wonderful book about sourcing, cutting, cooking and enjoying healthy meat.
2/23/2011 11:06:34 AM
At Russ-Stick Acres, we like to start out with young livestock and watch them grow. It's joyful seeing them grow up and love life. Sometimes, you get to witness even more than you bargained for, as they reach adulthood, or in this case, goathood.
2/15/2011 11:51:00 AM
It's just been a very strange couple of weeks.
2/11/2011 1:28:01 PM
I'm not impressed!
12/31/2010 7:21:09 AM
If you were starting your homestead over from scratch how would you decide what animals to raise?
11/9/2010 10:13:22 AM
Staci has no trouble calling her backyard a "farm" and encourages us all to define our own vision of simplicity and farming.
10/6/2010 10:37:23 AM
Selling off dairy goat bucks can provide a valuable service, and add money to your pocket.
8/19/2010 9:34:40 AM
Hank reports on his trip to Gallagher's sales meeting and new product rollout.
7/9/2010 10:58:13 AM
Hank is very pleased with his new Gallagher SmartFence system.
6/22/2010 1:29:00 PM
Lisa has a busy weekend full of new animals and experiences.
5/26/2010 4:36:12 PM
Esme the goat is sick, and we go fishing for the first time this season.
5/5/2010 5:41:32 PM
The goats stampede, the piglets leave and my greenhouse goes beserk.
4/28/2010 5:09:06 PM
The birth of our new kids.
4/19/2010 3:32:39 PM
Introducing a few new baby animal additions to the farm for spring.
4/15/2010 11:28:46 AM
Caleb feels fulfilled working on spring projects. He's preparing for a couple of laying hens and just finished installing a garden.
4/7/2010 4:59:17 PM
Otis the bull calf arrives, the eggs hatched and flowers are peeping through the ground.
4/7/2010 2:11:39 PM
Meet some of the American livestock breeds from Colonial times that arrived on the Mayflower.
3/12/2010 2:35:43 PM
This week Charlotte had her babies, the weather is nice and the goats escaped.
3/4/2010 12:24:05 PM
The snowstorm allows me a day off work, and we take some time in the early morning to enjoy the peace of living.
2/24/2010 3:15:52 PM
Sue Weaver, author of Storey's Guide to Raising Miniature Livestock, highlights the benefits of miniature livestock.
2/16/2010 12:47:39 PM
Bringing home our new Alpine doeling, Esme.
2/3/2010 4:21:56 PM
Six more weeks of winter? What's new? But I can still prepare for spring.
1/29/2010 2:20:10 PM
Feed colostrum early for healthy babies.
1/29/2010 11:01:44 AM
After months of waiting for our goat, Sugar Moon Maya's Millay (May), to go in heat, the fateful day arrives, and we drop plans to take her to the breeder.
1/28/2010 4:27:18 PM
Meet nine rare breeds of American livestock, U.S. heritage breeds, on the watch list of the ALBC.
12/18/2009 12:15:23 PM
Take a walk around the farm with dog and goat.
12/7/2009 4:33:31 PM
Tiny creature weaves a spell over owner and her new country community.
12/7/2009 3:40:11 PM
Learn about owning these independent and affectionate creatures from someone who’s been there.
11/20/2009 4:58:31 PM
A little goat steals the heart of Russ-Stick Acres.
8/27/2009 11:44:53 AM
There's a new kid in town.
8/26/2009 4:54:39 PM
Goat meat is the most widely consumed meat in the world. Read on to learn more about nutrition facts, cooking tips, and recipes for Goat Meat!
7/29/2009 2:35:24 PM
Utilizing goats for lawn care, garden improvement, weed control and more!
6/12/2009 12:55:52 PM
Not quite the 100 acres we would like, but still enough to get us started.
4/24/2009 5:16:54 PM
Brent and LeAnna spend a week in the country visiting family and hanging out with baby animals.
4/8/2009 2:29:24 PM
The journey to mohair fiber is full of joy.
4/7/2009 1:22:23 PM
With livestock, adding a slight shock with electric fencing might be the best way to go.
4/1/2009 2:33:50 PM
A first time mother doe rejects her babies, we step in to help, and humorous times ensue!
3/26/2009 11:20:49 AM
Richard Manning has Hank all fired up about the benefits of grass finished meat.
3/3/2009 4:40:59 PM
The decision of what to do with the goat explained.
2/5/2009 5:50:55 PM
Fiona has to decide how to deal with an unruly goat.
1/28/2009 9:18:09 AM
Fiona determines what makes her country folk.
12/11/2008 12:29:40 PM
These four-legged friends will keep your flocks safe from predators.
10/6/2008 4:01:57 PM
GRIT helps you choose the right breed.
9/30/2008 1:14:12 PM
Storey Publishing’s Illustrated Guide to Sheep, Goats and Cattle, written by Carol Ekarius, covers 163 breeds of cattle, goats, sheep, and swine - from the well-known Guernsey cow to the nearly extinct Guinea hog.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Goats frolicking around your farm are a hoot to watch as well as a great source of fresh milk.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Breeds of dairy goats.
1/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
If you get dairy goats, you’ll probably want to build this nifty stanchion to make milking easy for both the milker and the milkee. The stanchion features an adjustable seat for the milker, a platform to raise the goat to a comfortable height and a feed box to keep her content while you milk.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
One farmer's misadventures in livestock agriculture might be a word to the wise: Be careful what you yearn for.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
The best defense might be a great electric fence. Electricity provides the gentle jolt that keeps 'em down on the farm.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Welcome to the small-town feed store – retail the way it used to be.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
New USDA program seeks to have every single livestock animal in the United States identified, tagged and possibly implanted with a radio chip.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Heifer International's online catalog makes charitable giving easy.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
A new brand of feed store is coming to America’s suburbs
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Everything I ever needed to know I learned at the feed store.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Be prepared before bringing livestock home.