Thrifty Homesteader

goat lover, cheesemaker, soapmaker, speaker, author of Homegrown & Handmade (2011 & 2017), Raising Goats Naturally (2013 & 2018 ), Goats Giving Birth (2020)

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

I've been thinking about doing something like an AirBnB on our farm and recently discovered this newsletter ...

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

@chipgaines I'd love to interview America's most famous goat owner on my podcast, For the Love of Goats!

[Chip Gaines @chipgaines]

Tomorrow’s the big day. Let’s do something good together for an organization that is doing good for these beautiful children. Click here to donate to @stjude: https://t.co/VnCQWTVxTY #ChipInForStJude

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

Are there any particular chores or crafts that you typically do this time of year?

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

Have you found any apps for your phone that have made your life easier when it comes to your farm or livestock?

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

When was the last time you screamed at the top of your lungs? Was a goat involved?

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

I told my husband I’d draw the line at water buffalo. My mozzarella doesn’t have to be that authentic. Is there one animal you would never have on your homestead?

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

A good livestock guardian dog is worth its weight in gold. What's one of the reasons you love yours?

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

In this episode, I’m talking to Margaret Hathaway of Ten Apple Farm about their Year of the Goat trip, their experiences, and why they ultimately decided on tourism rather than one of the other many goat businesses they learned about.

https://t.co/qMYqX2nIMH

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

#GoatsMakeLifeBetter

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

#GoatsMakeLifeBetter

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

Although some people worry about infertility in goats, it is actually pretty rare.

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

Just so you don't panic the first time you look in your goats mouth ...

#goats

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

Curious about your options for poultry processing? Although we butcher poultry we're going to eat ourselves, here's why we use a commercial processing facility for poultry that we're going to sell.

https://t.co/O0iQcH6byB

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

It's not common, but goats can get skin cancer. Here's what you need to know.

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

If you've ever wished you could produce your own bacon but were scared off by the idea of an 800-pound hog, then the American Guinea Hog might be just right for you!

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

What keeps you going when homesteading gets tough?

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

This is one of the most popular posts on my blog because it's just not that easy to get goat kids to take a bottle in the beginning!

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[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

When people say "goats will eat anything," they mean any living plant, such as your rose bushes, your daylilies, apple trees, and all the things you do NOT want them to eat! Goats actually have a pretty sensitive digestive system that is easy to upset with moldy hay or feed.

[Thrifty Homesteader @deborahwrites]

If you ever wanted to sell your goats or sheep to someone in another country, then you are already familiar with the US’s problem with scrapie.

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