Adding GOATS to our Tennessee Homestead

Our Off-Grid Tennessee homestead has some new faces! We have GOATS! This week, we introduce you to our newest babies, explain how we are adjusting as first-time goat owners, and walk you through our plans for having goats.
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[peepas]

What's yalls septic situation? Isn't TN really particular about grey water and waste?

[Revtyme]

Hi Matt and Cass. I have 7 Nigerian goat (puppies). They spend a lot of time following me around my homestead. I was watching Sow the Land channel and they had three sheep get spooked and they got tangled in their electric fence and got shocked to death. I use livestock panels which are 4' high x 16' long and they work great. I do have coyote problem which can jump or dig under so have two livestock guardian dogs, one can not take on two plus coyotes. Also I built a solid little barn which protects them from wind, rain and snow, which they hate. I can lock them in from predators and storms. Dont forget baking soda for when they get upset stomachs, they will eat it to keep their rumen working. Self serve. You know they can have four babies lol. Also their milk is rich enough to make butter. Hooray Have fun with your new babies, I still do after years with mine. Looking forward to watching you add to your homestead. Barb

[tazzy]

You all have done SO much work in the time I have been watching 8 months or so! Looking really good..Love the girls super cute..

[johnsturtevant]

UPCOMING: Goats crack solar panels on the array. It will be a costly repair - but goats love to climb.

[markr]

Goats milk is better for you than cows milk. Would rather have a big glass of it anyway.

[mobiltec]

Best addition to the ranch so far. I've been thinking about some goats myself.

[robertsmith]

Keep your guard up because when you're not looking, they will head butt your bum. I'm not sure if that's with just boy goats/billy

[JohnMead-lkwu]

Your shelter needs to be secured. Goats can get ammonia very easy if they get wet. Goats don't like 🌧️🌧️🌧️. There bedding area needs be KEPT DRY. Its also good to give a vitamin,

[halerobert]

If you let your goats form a bigger herd, you can use them for kudzu removal and get paid for it too. Free food and get paid, what could be better.

[mybirds]

You need to be very careful of parasites on Goats. Those hollowed in sides say parasites! Also you can pinch the gums and see if they are getting anemic.

[JustinsOffGridAdventures]

OMG I am Jelly right now. I loooove goats! But chickens first!

[KathyBall-ryiw]

I love your show looking forward to many more ❤

[robertsmith]

Maybe some solar panels could be placed on the goat shelter and rain collection.
The rooster is always stealing the show.
The new ground maintenance crew are cute. Just grid off some other areas to keep things cleared from time to time. They mow, make milk for your coffee & and cheese, making. Maybe some small bells on them in case they stray when you're not looking.

[RalphBleam-gd]

Great viedo, used to have goats when i was growing up, loved it, from southern illinois🎉

[tammystoddard]

Love your videos! I'm a bit concerned about ticks in your area... would they attach to the goats? I'm clueless, that's why I'm asking 😊

[mikekares-bq]

Hey Guys moved from Cleveland Ohio to South Central Indiana, Love your life style . Bought a rural house and property . My biggest surprise was Chiggers never had those back home or ever encountered them . I've learned a lot since I first moved here 3yrs ago .In my 70s now so I'm really limited to what I can do . Really enjoy your homestead lifestyle .Stay positive and good luck .

[buckreynolds]

You don't have to clean they poop up

[robertwillis]

Play Matt and Cass I've been watching how you put solar into your motorhome 4 months ago I'd almost be willing to bet you I don't live very far from you

[CareyTarbox]

What are you guys going to do during the winter time with the goats do you have a warm place for them to stay

[ECTOERICSARCADE]

Those goats are really cute! How hot has it been on your side of the earth? In northern Cali it's been a scorcher.