So, you want to own a goat... And you want to own one now. Nothing can stop you! It's goats you want and it's goats you must have! No worries, I got your back. I just happen to know a thing or two about goats. Oh, and that voice inside of you telling you to not get goats? You can push that way deep down. Because, obviously, it's wrong. What's … [Read more...]
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5 Reasons Why YOU need a Goat
I don't want to hear excuses this time. Now, I know that you've been saying that you can't possibly own a goat what with your full-time job and busy schedule and the fact that you don't have a backyard blah blah blah...excuses, excuses. The time for a goat is NOW, my friend! You don't want to be looking back a year from now and be all, "WHY OH … [Read more...]
How to Trim Goat Hooves
You've been doing great taking care of your new goats, and now it's time to learn how to trim goat hooves! (yay!) Welcome to farm life. If you're new to goat world, then you've come to the right place! Caring for goats just happens to be one of my specialties. About 6 years ago, we made the switch to raw goat's milk and have never looked back. … [Read more...]
Recipe | Homemade Chevre Goat Cheese
Let's talk Homemade Chevre Goat Cheese! Originating in France, chevre is the most common cheese made from goat's milk. With a slightly tangy & salty taste, chevre goes great with a slice of fig & a drizzle of honey, with a fresh beet & arugula salad, on a toasted garlic baguette, and more! Making chevre is probably the easiest of … [Read more...]
What do goats really eat?
What do goats really eat? Well, for starters they don't eat tin cans and newspaper, I can assure you! Whether you're looking to own a goat, or you're just generally curious about goats, you've come to the right place. Here at Weed 'em & Reap, I consider myself somewhat of an expert on goats. Never thought I'd say that in my lifetime, but alas, … [Read more...]
Goat Breeding 101
Goat breeding. I'm sure you're wondering why anybody would need to know how to breed a goat. Well, if you're anything like me, and you've successfully convinced your husband to start a small farm, and that farm includes goats, which means you'll have to breed goats so you can start milking those goats, and you officially become the weird … [Read more...]
Post-Partum Care for Goats
Your goat just had baby goats, now what? Well, after you get over the adorable shock of the adorableness of your adorable new baby goats, then you can begin to think about how to care for mama goat who most likely pushed out some multiple babies. 0-12 hours after birth: MAMA GOAT: Your job is to make sure all the placentas were extracted. This … [Read more...]
A Simple Guide to Buying Your First Goat
Buy ALL the goats! If you love goats, want to buy all the goats, and your husband has to block you from Craigslist because all you do all day is search for more adorable goats... This post is JUST for you! Why you need a goat (or 20): I think the first question you should ask yourself is "Why not buy goats?" I mean, seriously, is there … [Read more...]
Goat Pregnancy & Kidding Checklist
Yes, even pregnant goats need checklists. I never thought I'd ever in my life need a checklist for a goat who is about to deliver kids, but well, I guess that's why life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. Once I convinced my husband to start an urban farm and start raising animals for milk, meat, & eggs, … [Read more...]
Is Cow’s Milk Good for Humans?
Is Cow's Milk Good for Humans? I say yes. Let me preface this by saying that I'm totally cool with you if you choose not to drink milk. I'm not going to come to your house and salmon-slap you for the absence of milk in your fridge. Your body, your choice. But this is my blog, so today I'm going to share my opinion on the matter of milk … [Read more...]
Sunday Q&A: Jan 19, 2013 {goats, canning, & pregnancy}
One of my favorite things is to read emails from YOU! I love hearing about your lives and the changes you're making. Whether you're just getting started with real food or buying your first goat, it's a joy to hear from you all. I truly consider each one of you a personal friend and some of you have had me rolling on the floor laughing about your … [Read more...]
The Goat in the Garage: A practical alternative to the Elf on the Shelf
By now you've probably heard of the popular Christmas tradition, known as the Elf on the Shelf. If you don't know what the Elf on the Shelf is, let me sum it up for you. The Elf on the Shelf is an adorable, (albeit overpriced) little toy that sits on your shelf during the month of December. His job is to watch your kids behavior during the day, … [Read more...]
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