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Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management

Millie Bradshaw, MS – Animal Scientist & Rancher
Self-Sufficiency
Livestock Management
Sustainable Farming
Homesteading
Goats
Goat Breeding
Goat Management
Livestock
Kidding Season
Dairy Goats
Off-Grid Living
Goat Herd Management
Cattle
Sustainable Practices
Goat Farming
Meat Goats
Body Condition Score
Goat Meat
Ranch Management
Meat Goat Breeds

Ranked in the top 2% of podcasts globally.

Are you serious about raising goats but tired of advice that doesn't hold up in real life? Are you adding goats to your ranch or homestead and realizing they require different infrastructure, nutrition, and management than other livestock? Do you want fencing, feeding, and production systems that work under pressure?

You're in the right place.

I'm Mill... more

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Two years ago, I hit publish on the very first episode of this podcast, not really knowing if anyone was going to listen or if I'd make it past ten episodes. Today we're marking that — 50,000 downloads in 115 countries, and I still have ... more

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Today we're talking about the financial comparison between goats and cattle, done in a way that's actually fair. Most of the comparisons I've seen don't account for feed consumption, and when you leave that out, the math just doesn't work. I'm going ... more

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Today we're getting into the physical setup for watering goats, what you put water in, how deep, how many, and the specific problems that can kill kids and trap horned goats. I covered the big picture in Episode 9, water as the most important nutrien... more

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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, ... more

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Millie Bradshaw
Animal Scientist and rancher with a forage-based meat goat operation integrated with cattle in a high desert environment. Runs Dry Creek Livestock and contributes substantial industry insight on fencing, feeding, genetics, and production systems.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • Same path

    We’ve been down the same basic path as you. We did 4H,ABGA, which my adult daughter still does and loves. I have moved on to a Spanish herd with a few terminal Boer crosses. My 300 nannies are less stress than 30 show goats😊. Anyway, each to their own but your advice is solid.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wellas rancher97
    United States24 days ago
  • Great info! 🐐❤️

    Podcast Addict
    5
    mowgli
    25 days ago
  • I love those fluffy ears too!

    Her tip on don't let strategies today box you in tomorrow is so true!

    Millie provides great tips in a quick manner. If you have goats or are thinking about goats... she provides great advice and will save you the headache of learning through trial and error.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Making Life Beautiful Again
    United States3 months ago
  • So helpful and practical!

    This podcast has been so helpful to provide realistic information as we grow our hobby farm!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stinejoy
    United States3 months ago
  • Wonderfully informative!

    Full of useful information as I am a first time goat owner. Can't wait to hear more!

    Audible
    5
    crazybrit9300
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise practical, real-world goat farming tips.
Many appreciate the host's experience-based approach and no-nonsense tone.
Fans value concise, actionable guidance for homesteads and small farms.
A few mention the show feeling like friendly farm advice from a trusted expert.

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57 | The Ideal Weight and Age for Butchering Meat Goats to Get Premium Quality Meat
Q: What is the best age and weight to butcher goats for premium meat?
Millie suggests that butchering goats by 12 months old with high quality feed and minerals ensures excellent meat quality. She mentions that an 80-pound goat under a year old is ideal for marketability and taste.
61 | How To Build a Simple Off-Grid Water System with a Solar-Powered Pump and Water Storage
Q: What can you do when solar power isn't available?
You can either store power or store the product of the power for use when power isn't available, such as storing water.
18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1
Q: What is their sneaky maneuver?
Lambs tend to jump on you or duck their heads to escape your grip, making training them challenging.
18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1
Q: Why do you think you've been so successful in showmanship?
Sage credits her success to the time and effort she puts into practice and seeking help from experienced individuals.
18 | Interview with Sage Bradshaw on Life with Livestock and 4-H Projects PART 1
Q: How much work, time, and effort do you put into your 4-H projects?
Sage puts a lot of time into her projects, walking her hogs at least once or twice a day for about four to five months before county fair.

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What is Goat Wise about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Goat Wise focuses on practical, production-minded livestock management for meat goat operations and homesteads. Episodes emphasize fencing that contains goats, strategic feeding and minerals, adaptable genetics, and systems that withstand pressure and uncertainty. The host shares real-life ranch experiences from a high desert operation, offering step-by-step guidance, budgeting considerations, and mindset tips for sustainable, self-reliant farming. The show is likely appealing to hands-on goat breeders, small-to-mid scale ranch operators, and serious hobby farmers seeking concrete, repeatable methods rather than abstract theory. A standout trait is its emphasis on serviceable, scalable systems tailored to challenging environments, with freq... more

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