112 | Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, PART 3 of 3
From Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management by Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher
June 1, 2026 · 13 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the factors that determine an effective kidding system for goat operations.
We've spent the last two weeks on how our kidding system evolved and what it took to reshape the herd through selection pressure. Today is Part 3, and this one is for you. We're going to walk through the factors that actually determine your kidding system, genetics, weather, business model, predator protection, and labor, so you can stop second-guessing your setup and start making decisions that fit your operation. There's no single right answer here, and that's the whole point. Let's get to it. Episode Mentions: 110 | Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3111 | Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3105 | Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics13 | Electric Netting Fence for Goats 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
- kidding management
- goat genetics
- livestock management
- predator protection
- business model
- labor considerations
Keywords
- kidding system
- goat management
- genetics
- weather impact
- predator protection
- livestock
- business model
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Goat Wise
Books & works: Kidding Management: Building the Right System for Your Operation, PART 3 of 3, Kidding Management: How Our Kidding System Evolved, PART 1 of 3, Kidding Management: Selection Pressure and Behavior Reshaping, PART 2 of 3, Two Reasons Why People Quit Goats: Fence and Genetics, Electric Netting Fence for Goats
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