Tis the season for harvesting & butchering! In Arizona, the fall weather means plenty of farm chores like building a better compost system, harvesting the last of our watermelon & cantaloupe, and butchering old hens & meat ducks. It's a busy life, but we love it! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! CLICK HERE to get follow us on … [Read more...]
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Goat Milking Supplies
There is a surprising lack of information online about goat milking supplies! I can tell you're shocked. When we first dove into the world of goats, we had absolutely NO clue what we were doing. There were some hard lessons learned in those first years, but I think we can safely say that we've got this down! When it comes to milking goats, … [Read more...]
Buying Milking Goats: Everything you need to know
Disclaimer: I'm that weird friend of yours that milks goats. Yep, we have goats right in our backyard and yep, each day we walk outside with a pail and squeeze away until we have about a half gallon of the stuff. After that it gets brought inside to be strained into clean mason jars and chilled in the fridge until we're ready to...that's … [Read more...]
Goat Supplies you need for Raising, Milking, & Kidding
Admit it. The question isn't whether you're going to get goats, the question is which goat supplies you need make it happen. And I'm here to help you do that. Just your regular old goat-enabler over here. Hell bent on convincing everybody to get some goats! Yee-haw! So, whether you're going to get two goats or ten twelve, I'm going to … [Read more...]
Goat Butter: Making Butter with Goat’s Milk
Making homemade goat butter may seem impossible... But, friend, I'm here to show you how it's done. Because I love you. And because I love butter. Goat butter, that is. Problem is, goat cream is complicated. Goat's milk is naturally homogenized. Meaning, the cream won't rise to the top and separate like in cow's milk. On one side, this is … [Read more...]
Does goat’s milk taste…GOATY?
Does goat's milk taste bad, or even....er...goaty? Well, the answer is....most likely no, but possibly yes. Let me explain. Why people think goat's milk is goaty I honestly can't figure out who is telling everybody that goat's milk tastes bad! (probably some disgruntled cow) I used to have the same negative thoughts about goat's milk, but I … [Read more...]
Recipe | Homemade Goat’s Milk Mozzarella
There is really nothing better than homemade mozzarella. Homemade GOAT'S MILK Mozzarella, that is. We've been chuggin' the goat milk for about 10 years now. 10 years of bliss. I'm telling you, if you haven't tried fresh goat's milk, well then my dearie, you're missing out. If you come to my house, I'll pretty much force you to try it. I … [Read more...]
Cow vs. Goat: The Great Milk Debate (Part 2)
As promised, Shaye Elliott of The Elliott Homestead and I are debating one of the biggest topics in history. MILK. Read our answers below and decide who won! (I'm pretty sure I won. Just sayin') 1. Why do you want a milk animal in the first place? DANELLE "Because milk of course! Just about every milk in the grocery store comes from … [Read more...]
Cow vs. Goat: The Great Milk Debate (Part 1)
Oh, it's about to go down! This Thursday, April 24th, Shaye Elliott & I are debating a topic of epic proportions! That's right, we're talkin' milk. She's always shovin' that cow in my face what with her pictures & stories of Sal and all. Well, I'm done with it. Shaye & I are going to finally, FINALLY hash this mutha out. Which … [Read more...]
How to Keep Raw Goat’s Milk Fresh & Delicious
If you haven't had fresh raw goat's milk, man, you are missing out! Most people turn up their nose at goat's milk because they assume it tastes pungent and has a musky flavor. I'm here to tell you that isn't true at all! Goat's milk is light, sweet, clean, and fresh tasting. There isn't a hint of grassy, goaty, musky, or "off" flavor … [Read more...]
How to Milk a Goat: Step by Step Pictures
There's a shockingly small amount of information on the internet on how to milk a goat. Shocking, I tell you! Have you ever wanted to know how to milk a goat? Well, today is your lucky day because I'm going to take you on an adventure into my backyard farm where I just happen to have some goats! So, sit back and enjoy your first lesson on how … [Read more...]
How to Milk a Goat : Taught by an Adorable 8 year old
Once upon a time there was a woman who bought a goat. She was so excited to get FRESH milk every day! She woke up early one morning, and with butterflies in her stomach she put her goat on the milking stand, poured some grain in the feeder, and started to tug. Nothing. ”Hmmmm”, the woman thought. She tugged and tugged. After 30 minutes and … [Read more...]
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