EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 12 MIN
89 | How to Prepare Your Goat Herd for Breeding Season: Feed, Flushing, Mineral, and Water
from Goat Wise | Meat Goats, Feeding Goats, Goat Fencing, Livestock Management · host Millie Bradshaw - Animal Scientist, Rancher, Homesteader
Breeding season success doesn’t start the day the buck goes in, it starts weeks earlier. In today’s episode, I’m walking through how we prepare our goat herd for breeding season, including our feeding strategy after weaning, what flushing actually is and when it works, why mineral intake matters more than most people think, and how winter water access quietly determines whether any of it works at all. Related Episodes: 14 | When Should My Goats Kid? Timing Your Production Cycle to Optimize Goat Fertility and Forage Nutrition 17 | Do My Goats Need Mineral? How to Meet Their Micronutrient Needs and Keep the Herd Healthy 09 | The Most Important Nutrient for All Livestock is WATER, Time-Saving Tips for Meeting Animal Requirements, and How We Do It Off-Grid 24 | What Is That Smell? The Bucks are In Rut! Should You Buy a Buck to Breed Your Does or Is Leasing a Better Option? 26 | Is My Goat Old Enough to Breed? How To Decide When Your Does Are Ready to Have Their First Kids 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.
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89 | How to Prepare Your Goat Herd for Breeding Season: Feed, Flushing, Mineral, and Water
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