In the past, when we still kept goats, I’d often chop down brush for the little beasties to nibble on for fodder. It wasn’t something we did often, but I did it, especially during the winter months, to give the goats a little bit of greenery to eat on after they’d devoured the easier to […]
If you have ever even thought about homesteading, then you’ve thought about getting goats. These intelligent, curious and delightful animals are often considered a “graduation” of sorts: Most homesteaders start with chickens and move onto goats before considering larger livestock. Goats can provide homesteaders with milk which can also be used to make cheese, soap […]
A cool breeze blows as Rose and I bask in the sun atop an alpine ridge, high in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon. A stunning view of the Three Sisters, a trio of 10,000+ foot peaks is our reward for a steeply uphill climb. We are both hungry, so I munch on an apple while […]