Goats, Fencing, Soap, and More with Guests Dave & Amanda Allen

On this podcast episode, join Rachel as she interviews Dave & Amanda Allen, who have a small 7-acre homestead in Indiana. Their homestead has been a work in progress since they moved there. Listen and learn about goats, fencing, soap, and more. The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 225 – October 25, 2023 Listen To The Podcast…

What Livestock Can You Raise On An Urban or Suburban Homestead?

Urban homesteading is a movement on the rise, with many city-dwelling individuals and families eager to adopt more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyles. This interest often extends to raising livestock. However, there are several challenges and considerations to keep in mind, from legal regulations to space limitations. So what livestock, if any, can you raise on an…

Are Goats Good For A Permaculture Homestead? (What You Need To Know)

Goats can be a blessing in small numbers but a curse when overstocked, so you need to know a few things before getting some. They are highly intelligent and entertaining animals with several permaculture uses, but if you have too many, they will raze your garden to the ground. Goats are good for a permaculture…

Using Goats And Other Methods For Clearing Land

On this podcast episode, I answer a question from a listener by sharing my thoughts on how to clear underbrush from a piece of land using goats to make it useful for other livestock or anything else he might want to do with it. Listen To The Podcast The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 102 –…

Keeping Livestock On An Urban Homestead: A Backyard Barnyard In The City

On today’s podcast, I’m joined by Sherry Willis from Half-Pint Homestead to talk about keeping livestock on an urban homestead. We chat about what livestock to consider and the challenges and rewards. Listen To The Podcast Raising Urban Livestock Thinking about raising animals in the city? It might sound tricky, but raising urban livestock can…

Best Goat Breeds For Quality Milk

Today is day 8 of our 30 days of homesteading Q&A on the podcast where I have reached out to some of the best bloggers and podcasters in the homesteading space to answer your questions about homesteading. Today’s question is “Considering getting a dairy goat. What breeds should I be looking at for the best quality…