62 | The Buck Effect: What Is It, What Causes It, and How It Affects Goat Herd Management

Hi friends!  Today we’re talking about the buck effect, what it is, why it happens, and why we didn’t see it in our meat goat herd this year.  I’m walking you through my thought process evaluating why it didn’t happen, how it has affected our kidding season, and what that means for our goat herd.  Let’s get to it!   Mentions:   Buck Effect Instagram Reel (ranch humor and lots of marking paint)   Related Episodes:   53 | Livestock and Land Management that Works WITH Your Environment and Resources, Not Against Them   38 | Buck Management That Will Keep You, Your Goats, and Your Neighbors Happy   29 | Are Your Goats Too Fat or Too Thin? How to Body Condition Score and Adjust Your Feeding Strategy for Healthier Goats   28 | Winter Feed for Livestock: Calculate How Much Hay You Need and a Strategy Save Money   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: [email protected] Instagram: @drycreekpastures More from the ranch: https://www.drycreekpastures.com   This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice.