× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! The question I get every single time the weather shifts: “What does everyone use to support their herd’s immune system during weather changes?” Goats are resilient in many ways, but can be vulnerable to respiratory issues, so I understand the concern and want to share Megan’s Method for Immune Support. Here’s what I need you to know: goats can get colds just like humans and often these colds subside without any extra effort on our part. Be careful not to give up peace for fear of what could be. Look at what is in front of you, take a deep breath and trust. Why Weather Messes With Goat Immune Systems Temperature Read More
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Ideas for Selling Goats Locally (and Keeping Them Healthy in the Winter) | Goat Keeper Weekly 11/1/25
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Welcome to Goat Keeper Weekly! Every so often, I like to share little snippets from inside our Holistic Goat Circle – the funny stories, practical tips, and seasonal reminders that come up when goat owners start swapping experiences. Think of it as a peek into a thriving community of holistic goat keepers helping each other learn and grow. November brings that mix of muddy boots and grateful hearts – a season for slowing down, tending what matters, and sharing a little warmth with one another. This week, we talked about selling goats, mineral balance, and keeping hooves healthy through the wet season. Selling Goats Locally: The Power of Real Connections Inside Read More
Can Goats Breed Through a Fence? | Goat Keeper Weekly 10/25/25
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Welcome to Goat Keeper Weekly! Every so often, I like to share little snippets from inside our Holistic Goat Circle – the funny stories, practical tips, and seasonal reminders that come up when goat owners start swapping experiences. Think of it as a peek into a thriving community of holistic goat keepers helping each other learn and grow. This week’s question had us all shaking our heads (and laughing a little): Can Goats Breed Through a Fence? Earlier this month, one of our members, Gloria, posted a hilarious-but-totally-not-funny photo that had everyone wondering: “Can goats actually breed through a wooden fence?” It turns out… yes, it can happen. While it’s rare, Read More
Natural Pregnancy Toxemia Protocol for Goats
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Purpose: Stabilize metabolic energy, support organ function, improve nutrient uptake, and prevent collapse in does showing early signs of toxemia: lethargy, inappetence, isolation, sweet breath, weakness, refusal of feed, etc. Signs to Watch For Diagnosis Confirmation (if available) Can treat based on suspicion, even if no diagnostics available. These ingredients won’t hurt. Emergency Sweet-Electrolyte Syrup (Oral) Mix together: Add as many of the following as you can: Offer: Tip: Blend a batch and refrigerate for 2–3 doses. Warm before use. Herbal Energetics You’re Targeting Herb Function Yarrow Astringent, stabilizing, supports vascular tone and internal containment Cayenne Circulatory stimulant, supports blood sugar regulation Nettle Nutritive, supports kidneys, minerals Mullein Adrenal/lung support, gentle Read More
Why My Goats Rarely Chose Calcium And What I Did About It
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! Let’s talk about calcium. Looking at long term sales data, the calcium in the mineral buffet is in the bottom 2 or 3 refills ordered. Some herds love it, but more often than not, we hear from herds whose goats/sheep/whoever consume little to no calcium. My own herd rarely consumes it either, though they will if they need it. The calcium in the buffet is pure oyster shell flour, something goats just don’t seem to love. Since this system was designed for cattle, I often wonder if they’re less picky about their calcium sources. I sometimes wish I had some cows still to try this out on! Based on the results Read More
I Paused FB & Google Ads. Here’s Why.
× Looking for minerals and goat supplies? Head over to our shop at GoatCare.com! About a year and a half ago, I realized it was time to up my game and reach a larger audience. Prior to that, all my growth had been word of mouth – and boy did you share, thank you!! The ad team is professional and incredible and they did a great job reaching new customers. But I felt out of touch with my audience, with my vision and with my more crunchy, organic nature. Ads are so transactional and impersonal, even the best of them. And over the past year or so, I began to feel more and more distanced from my people, when you were the whole reason I Read More