96 | Commercial Meat Goats, Pet Goats and the Management Mistakes That Cause Burnout

I hear a lot of people say goats “just didn’t work for them.” And most of the time, it wasn’t goats.  It was a mismatch between their goals and how they were managing them. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why starting too big or too small can both cause problems, how bottle babies fit into this conversation, and why being honest about your goal — pets or commercial goats — solves more issues than any fence or shortcut could. Let’s get to it!   Related Episodes: 71 | Livestock Management Decisions and Why We Are Selling Part of Our Goat Herd 68 | New to Raising Livestock?  Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep 03 | Ready for Goats! 4 Steps to Help You Confidently Shop for and Purchase Your First 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: [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.