Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management

Hi, friend! Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock. I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation. Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Mentions: How to obtain a Premise ID: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal-disease/traceability/pin Animal ID and Recordkeeping, USDA Requirements: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fs-scrapie-recordkeeping.pdf Premier 1 Supplies Tags: https://www.premier1supplies.com/c/ear-tags-and-tattoo-supplies/ear-tags Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! Today we are talking all about bottle goats! Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Mention: Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0 Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER! It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging. I’ll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently as well as explain how we do it off-grid! All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! Today we’re taking a hard look at our livestock and evaluating to see if we should keep going or change directions with each herd or animal. I give you six areas to evaluate and then walk through the process with our show goat herd. Do we keep the show goats or sell them? You’ll leave with a plan to assess each of your livestock animals and decide their future on your farm or homestead! All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! Today we’re going to talk about disbudding goats – should your goat herd have horns or not? We’ll talk about the purpose of horns, risks of removing them, challenges with leaving them on, building fence depending on what you choose, can you mix horned and disbudded goats, and all the things you need to know to make the best decision for your herd All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

*** Top 3% Global Podcast! *** Hi, friend! Today we’re going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with. We’ll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones. We’ll talk about all the things you’ll learn raising CHICKENS, and how that will apply to future livestock success! All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask “How do you pay for all of this? It’s so expensive! I could never afford to do that.” There’s some truth in those statements, raising livestock CAN be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you’re already doing that will make a BIG financial difference. Today I’m sharing a strategy that we have been using for years to cover the costs of raising livestock for food, and even making a little money to put back into homestead projects! From the Homestead, Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! Hello! Today we’re going to talk about homestead comparison and my view of “good, better, best” when evaluating your progress. I’ll give you some examples and tips to help you feel good about your own homestead projects, and avoid the comparison trap. Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hi, friend! Ready for goats? In this episode we are going to cover four steps to help you prepare and shop for your first goats. You’ll learn what needs to be ready at your farm or homestead, the importance of knowing what you want, how to locate a reputable breeder, and what questions to ask to make sure your first goat experience is a good one! I’ve also included some tips on what to avoid when buying goats. Let’s Get Goating! All the best, Millie Mentions: Goat Journal Breeders Directory: https://goatrancher.com/breeders-directory My Go-To Laboratory for Livestock Testing: https://sageaglab.com Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hey, Friend! In today’s episode, we talk about how to avoid homestead livestock overwhelm using my 4 step process to successfully add the right animals to your homestead. I also give some some practical tips on choosing the right type of livestock to start with. Whether you’re interested in goats, chickens, rabbits, sheep, pigs, or cattle, you’ll leave this episode with a plan in hand, knowing what your first animals will be, and how to move forward from there. Join me in planning the livestock for your homestead, even if your still in the dreaming phase, you’ll have a plan to start learning about different animals and their care and management. Meet you inside! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hey, friend! In this first episode, you’ll get to know me a little better! We’ll talk about my journey from ranch kid to homesteader, raising our own livestock for food, why I don’t rely on the broken food system, and the purpose behind this podcast and how it came into existence. I hope this encourages or helps you! Millie Connect with me: Email: [email protected] See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock

Hey there! If you're serious about raising goats and you want management systems that actually hold up in real life — you're in the right place. I'm Millie Bradshaw, Animal Scientist and rancher. I grew up on a cattle ranch and learned to love early mornings, hard work, horses, and all the livestock. Three decades of livestock experience and a Master's Degree in Animal Science later, I now run a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in the high desert — and I've spent years figuring out what works and what fails when you're responsible for animals in a demanding environment. On Goat Wise, you'll find practical guidance on goat fencing, feeding strategies, herd genetics, and the kind of steady management that holds up when conditions aren't ideal. This is production-minded livestock management for people who are serious about raising goats well. Welcome to Goat Wise. Hit follow and let's get to it. Connect with me: Email us: [email protected] Check out our website: www.drycreekpastures.com See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/drycreekpastures