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Get Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Dairy Goats, Self-Sufficiency, Sustainable Farm, Homesteading, Off-Grid, Livestock

Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader

** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST **Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock?I’m so glad you’re here!In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-sufficient

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44 | Small vs Large Ruminants on the Homestead: Why...

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2025/02/10

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about the benefits of starting out your livestock raising journey with small ruminants like goats and sheep instead of starting with cows. We’ll compare the investment and risks, and the reasons why getting started with goats might be a good decision even if your ultimate goal is to raise cattle. There’s a lot of valuable insider tips in this episode, so let’s get to it!All the Best! Millie Mentions: Online goat meat sales open today, February 10, 2025 at

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43 | How to Treat Entropian or Inverted Eyelids in...

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2025/02/03

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about entropian or inverted eyelids in goat kids and how to treat it. We’ll go over what causes it to happen, how to recognize it quickly, and the options for treatment, both with a veterinarian or on your own at home. This episode will teach you how to easily handle what can be a scary situation, so let’s dive in!All the Best! Millie Mentions: Wound Clips and

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42 | Surviving Extreme Cold with Livestock When Your...

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2025/01/27

Hi friends! A couple weeks ago, we talked about how to help goats thrive in winter, and right after that, a good portion of the United States started experiencing extreme cold temperatures for their typical climate. So, today, I want to talk specifically about how to support your livestock during extreme cold when you and your animals are not accustomed or adapted to it. Let’s dive in!All the Best! Millie Mentions: 40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in

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41 | What Type of Meat Bird Should I Raise? Cornish...

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2025/01/20

Hi friends! It’s time for a chicken episode! Today we’re talking about meat birds because it’s time to order if you’re going to raise chicks this year and you want to be able to get the exact birds you are looking for. We’ll be talking about the different types, pros and cons of each, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be ready to decide what is going to work best for you whether it’s Cornish Cross, a hybrid, or a dual-purpose heritage breed. Grab a pencil and notebook, and let’s get to

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40 | How to Help Your Goats Thrive in Winter

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2025/01/13

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about how goats adapt to winter weather, things you can do to help them thrive in winter, and some things you shouldn’t do that seem helpful, but end up being problematic. We’ll talk about winter coats and shelters, and how other animals compare in their ability to tolerate cold and snow. In ranch-terms, we use the word “winter” to not only indicate the season but as a term to indicate how an animal performed through the winter. You’ll hear phrases like “How did

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39 | Can I Buy Just One Goat? Meeting the Social...

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2025/01/06

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about the social needs of livestock and why they need to be raised with others, preferably of their own kind, to make sure they are happy, healthy and productive. Listen in to find out why you don’t want to raise animals alone whether you’re raising them for food or breeding purposes.All the Best! Millie Related Episode: 24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better

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38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats,...

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2024/12/30

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about breeding season and buck management. I’ll share our management plan for bucks through the year, some mistakes we’ve made and tips to avoid making the same mistakes, as well as some simple things you can do that make a big difference when dealing with common buck problems. With adequate space and good fencing, you can have a great buck experience. All the Best! Millie Mentions: The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael

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37 | Replacement Doe Management: Later Selection to...

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2024/12/23

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about replacement does and how and why our management system has changed over the past couple of years. Should you breed your does to kid as yearlings or 2-year-olds or something in between? It’s a question we hear a lot, and every breeder does it differently, so I’m going to walk you through the evolution of our breeding plan and what we’re doing now. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to plan your doe management with confidence. All the

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36 | What We Miss the Most While Building Our...

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2024/12/16

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I did an off-grid living episode, so today I’m going to give you the big picture of our off-grid move and then talk about what we miss the most after 2+ years living here and what we’re doing to remedy that. All the Best! Millie Episode Mentions: 09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It

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35 | Winter Hay Feeding Evaluation: Meeting...

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2024/12/09

Hi friends! In today’s episode we’ll be talking more about winter hay feeding, monitoring your feed and waste, and how to determine if you’re meeting the nutrient requirements for your goats. I’ll go through the process I use to evaluate our hay feeding and how to make changes if things aren’t working the way you planned. This one’s loaded with details, so grab a pencil, and let’s jump in!All the Best! Millie Episode Mentions: 28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need

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34 | How to Adjust Your Expectations and Production...

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2024/12/02

Hi friends! In today’s episode we’ll be talking about animal loss in livestock herds, how to prepare for it, how much death loss is likely to happen, and how to get your expectations in line with the realities of raising animals and the losses that come along with it. It’s important to understand that success isn’t necessarily keeping them all alive, because that’s not possible, but you can have realistic expectations that help you define success in a better, more meaningful way.All the

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33 | Should You Use Hobbles or Not? Stand Training...

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2024/11/25

Hi friends! In today’s episode I’ll be answering some questions that came in after last week’s dairy goat episode. I’ll be focusing on the actual milking process including stand training your does, milking equipment, and milk handling the way it works for us. We’re a little unconventional in our dairying practices, so listen in if you lean towards doing things your own way.All the Best! Millie Mentions: Instagram Reel – Milking:

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32 | Do You Want Dairy Goats Without the Twice a Day...

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2024/11/18

Hi friends! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing why we got started with dairy does, how we manage them in a very unconventional way, the challenges we had, why it works for us and our busy life, and how you can do it too. If you’re thinking about getting dairy goats for your own milk consumption or to feed bottle babies, this episode is for you! All the Best! Millie Mentions: Sage Ag Labs for testing: https://sageaglab.com Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers:

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31 | Are Winter Heat Lamps Bad for Chickens? How to...

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2024/11/11

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about preparing your coop and chickens for winter. We’ll talk about the changing nutritional needs of your birds as they molt and how to meet those needs, some options for easier water, requirements for their shelter and bedding, and the big question, heat lamps. Should they be used or not? I’ll also share my strategy to avoid a winter egg drought, and touch on some ways to store eggs for winter use. Let’s dive in! All the Best! Millie Join our

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30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You...

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2024/11/04

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time. To help explain this, I’ll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch recently. There are lots of nuggets of knowledge in this episode, so grab your notebook and pen and let's dive in. All the Best! Millie Join our email

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29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body...

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2024/10/28

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they’re healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they’re in. I’ll talk you through determining Body Condition Score, why it’s important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd.All the Best! Millie Mentions: Body Condition Scores in Goats by Langston University https://www.in.gov/boah/files/Goats_BCS_pamphlet.pdf Episode

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28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much...

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2024/10/21

Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile or the weather gets extreme. This information will apply to all species not just goats. I’ll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun things coming up, so grab a notebook and pencil and let’s jump in! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special

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27 | Which Goats Should I Keep for Breeding? How to...

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2024/10/14

SHOW NOTES: Hi friends! Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does. So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat breeding plans and strategies. All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers:

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26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide...

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2024/10/07

Hi friends! Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not. I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth. You might want to jot down some numbers today, so grab a notebook and pen and let’s dive in! All the Best! Millie Join our email list and be first to get

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25 | Concerned About the Food Supply? Simple Ways to...

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2024/09/30

Hi friends! We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein. We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing meat, and how to build a relationship with a local rancher so you’ll still have access to food if we see another large-scale failure in our food

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