105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics

About this episode

This episode discusses the primary reasons people quit raising goats, focusing on fencing and genetics as preventable issues.

Today we’re talking about why people quit goats – and I mean the real reasons, not just “it was too hard.” There are two things that send people to the exit almost every single time, and both of them are preventable. We’re going to talk about fence, we’re going to talk about genetics, and we’re going to talk about what it actually looks like to build a system you can stay in for the long haul. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts + grab your free Kidding Due Date Chart: https://www.goatwise.com/kidding-chart Join the insider email list: https://www.goatwise.com/join Email: millie@drycreekpastures.com Instagram: @drycreekpastures This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.

People in this episode

Host: Millie Bradshaw

Topics covered

• goat management
• fencing
• genetics
• livestock challenges
• sustainable farming

Keywords

• goats
• fencing
• genetics
• livestock management
• sustainable farming
• challenges
• education

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Organizations: Goat Wise, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, Dry Creek Pastures

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