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MilkMaids
by MilkMaids Podcast
The Unconventional Homesteading Podcast with your hosts Tara and Stephanie
Episodes
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Money Making Ideas Version 2
Have you always wondered about ways to make an income off of your homestead or small farm? Hopefully the MilkMaids can help you! Today we are talking about five different ways to make money off of your homestead, and these are not the type of ways you may think. If you had to pick one way to make...
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Vermiculture
Tara tried to get us talking about literally anything else but worms after our parasite suite, but Steph simply wont allow it. Join us this week as we look at the benefit of worms and how we can use them to help our gardens. Vermicomposting is simple and can be done anywhere, even in your house!...
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Six Pig Breeds
The MilkMaids are TOGETHER! Tara visited Steph in Wyoming and we were finally able to record together. This is a fun episode talking about 6 popular pig breeds. We cover several conventional breeds as well as several heritage breeds- little something for everyone! Our shout out this week goes to...
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On Farm Fecal Testing
We’ve covered livestock parasites, now we are covering how to run a fecal float test on your own farm! We love doing these episodes to help you be in charge of your animal’s health. This episode covers everything you need to get started from the equipment you will need down to the nitty gritty...
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Parasites! Ahh!
The topic no one asked for but the MilkMaids provided anyway! Before you even get your first farm animal, it is important to know about parasites. In this episode, we will break down internal and external parasites, the best protocol to have with your farm animals and your parasite management…
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Monoculture Vs Permaculture
Join us this week to talk about monoculture vs polyculture. We break it down in an easy to understand way. We also provide a bunch of examples that are easy to try in your own garden! This week’s shout out goes to Native Seeds/Search! They are doing the work on finding and preserving traditional...
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Milk Fever & Ketosis
With spring calving right around the corner, its a great time to learn all about milk fever and ketosis. Both conditions can be life threatening, so being prepared is key. We cover everything from what is conditions are, how to spot the symptoms, potential treatment options as well as key...
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The Pollinator Garden
Join us this week as we discuss a MilkMaids favorite, Pollinator Gardens! If you are new to pollinators, tune in and hear about our favorite pollinators along with how you can help. So what is your favorite pollinator? Beetles? Please say it’s beetles. Our shoutout this week goes to the Xerces...
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Livestock Guardian Dog Breeds
Let’s talk about those Livestock Guardian Dogs! Tara and Steph are fascinated by these big beautiful beasts and the purpose they serve in the farming and ranching industry. We do a short LGD intro and then dive into 6 of our favorite breeds! Our shout out this week goes to Backyard Garden Seeds!…
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Kombucha
Kombucha has been all the rage in the homesteading world, and for good cause too! What is kombucha? Why brew and drink it? How? We answer all these questions and more. Get ready for your next obsession! Our shout out this week goes to Permaculture Women’s Guild! This group is doing amazing…
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Garden Planning in the New Year
It's that time of year for garden planning! We cover the, often looked over, basics that help to set you up for a successful season. From where to plant, how much to plant, and what to plant, to even sourcing seeds- we cover it all. This week we are shouting out The Society of Inclusive...
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A Chat with Marissa from Springhill Heritage Farm
This week join Tara as she talks with Marissa Lear Fortin from Springhill Heritage Farm about how she came into farming for profit and what that looks like for her balancing clinic nurse life and farm life along of what she plans to do for her farm in the future. Marissa and her partner are…
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Farm Planning in the New Year
This week is a timely episode as we encourage you to jump in on farm planning! This is absolutely applicable no matter your scale, from first time homesteaders to for profit farming. We guide you through our steps to help ensure our farm is successful, organized and well thought out. Our shout…
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Bread
This week, we spend some time in our homestead kitchens talking about bread! Making bread is such a romantic and self-sufficient skill that can also be quite intimidating. Not with this guide! Give it a listen and then get to kneading. Our shout out this week goes to Willow Lane Hat Co! Not only…
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On Farm Milk Testing
This week, we are talking about on-farm milk testing! It is so important to understand raw milk and the biology surrounding it to be sure you are consuming a safe product. The only way to do that is through testing, but the expense of lab tests add up. Not to mention the recent hassles with...
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The Keeping of the Bees
Part two of intro to honeybees! This week we actually get into the act of beekeeping. First we cover the types of hives and equipment you will need. We help you choose, obtain and install your new bees. And lastly, we help you with a basic maintenance routine. This week’s shout out goes to...
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Honeybees, an Introduction
Bees Baby! Finally! This has been a highly requested topic and we are finally covering honey in this intro to bees, two parter! This week we are talking about the bees themselves and how they maintain and operate a hive. These creatures are beyond fascinating and deserve our respect. Tara sets us...
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Best Protein Sources On The Homestead
Join us this week as we talk all about providing your own protein on the homestead! This episode isn't what you expect it to be, its not a countdown of meats. As it turns out, there is a lot to protein, where it comes from and all of the wild ways to acquire it! Our shout out this week goes to...
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Soap Making
This week were are talking about soap! Why? Well, because soap is an amazing option for utilizing all your amazing products that you produce on the farm. Enjoying homemade soap for you and your family is an amazing luxury. It is also a great value added product if you are a for profit farm. This...
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Grass Fed VS Grain Fed
Grass fed beef vs grain fed beef, self explanatory, right? Turns out there is way more to this topic than you would think! We are covering everything from flavor and texture of the meat to management practices of the cows. Of course we also discuss labels, what they actually mean, and the future…
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The Milking Machine Part 2
Part TWO of the big milking machine episode! Now that we've covered the nuts and bolts in the first episode, we dive into exactly how to use a milking machine. We also cover perhaps the most widely debated topic for homestead scale milking machine users: how to wash the machine. This week's shout...
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The Milking Machine Part 1
We are back into an important topic! This week we are discussing milking machines and how they got started. Warning, it may haunt you! Then we get into the types and how they're set up. This week our shoutout goes to Dovetail Workwear, A MilkMaid Stephanie favorite. You can visit their clothing...
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Artificial Insemination of Your Milk Cow
This week, we are talking artificial insemination of cows. Due to the nature of this topic, listener discretion is advised. This is the ultimate owner's guide to artificial insemination. We tell you what to expect and how it will go. We also help you prep and predict heat cycles so you know you...
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Spooky Season *BONUS* The Lore and Legend of Bog Butter and the Cow
BONUS EPISODE! It's our favorite- SPOOKY SEASON! And we can't help but to combine the spooky season with cows. So join us for this fun, unconventional episode all about cows, lore and bog butter! As always, you can reach us at [email protected] References: https://youtu.be/QVdzrac9QB0 -...
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Cornish Cross VS Freedom Ranger
You want to raise pastured chickens? Which breed do you choose, Freedom Rangers or Cornish Cross? This episode answers it all! We compare everything from behavior in the brooder, to husbandry differences in the pasture, even to differences in the butchering. Of course, learn some cool history…
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A Winter Gear Guide
Brrrrr…. Winter is coming! As we dig out our winter gear, we figured it was best to share with you the farm gear that we love, and of course, some we hate. Get ready for the chilly season with cold weather hacks and brands. This week’s shout out goes to Smile Farms! We so admire the work that…
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Poisonous Plants
Ready to be scared for spooky season?! Yeah, us too! Lets talk about common plants that will kill both you and your livestock! Poisonous plants are fascinating and terrifying all at the same time. Don’t worry, we end the episode on steps you can take to keep your critters safe, so its not all…
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Fermenting Part Two
Our preservation series continues into the wild world of fermentation! We are specifically talking about fermenting veggies in this episode, sourdough and kombucha will be coming down the line. This is part two of two where we are actually telling you how to ferment food! We go step by step…
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Fermenting
Our preservation series continues into the wild world of fermentation! We are specifically talking about fermenting veggies in this episode, sourdough and kombucha will be coming down the line. This is part one of two where we are telling you all the nitty gritty details on the history, process,...
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Intros and Updates- Season 2 Kickoff!
It's Season TWO!! Join us for more in depth introductions of your hosts Tara and Steph, how we got started, where we've been and where we are going. Steph covers her decision to step back from for-profit farming. Also, we processed Tara's chickens and did a review of that experience. Plus, for...
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Season 2 Announcement
We wanted to let you know that we are taking a break this week, but don't worry! Steph and Tara are working hard behind the scenes to bring you season 2! Season 2 will be out Thursday September 16th. In the meantime, reach out to us at [email protected] Don't forget to rate, review, and...
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5 Unconventional Ways To Make Money On The Homestead
Could you use a little extra cash on the homestead? Of course, we all can! Farming is a passion of ours, but it also costs money. Which is why we've gotten creative over the years on ways to expand profit by using excess farm products to make and sell something entirely different. Follow us along...
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How Many Hours Does Small Scale Farming Take?
Farming- the ideal lifestyle, right? We agree! But also, there are aspects to farming that aren't nearly as romantic as they are portrayed in the movies. One of those being the time it takes to get everything done in a day, month, season, year. Daily chores are one thing, but farm maintenance…
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The Canning Process Part 2
It’s time for another installment of our Preservation Series! This is part two of two and we are talking all things canning. It’s harvest season all around the country and this is the perfect time to learn or brush up on your canning skills. In this second part, we cover the actual how to of both...
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Canning Part 1
It’s time for another installment of our Preservation Series! This is part one of two and we are talking all things canning. It’s harvest season all around the country and this is the perfect time to learn or brush up on your canning skills. In this first part, we cover all of the history…
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Processing Chickens Part 2
Welcome to the much awaited Chicken Processing episode!! This episode is two of two that covers equipment needed, set up layout, and the second half of the procedure, which does include cleaning, packaging, and chilling the birds properly. ***WARNING*** This episode contains talk of death, blood,...
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Chicken Processing with MilkMaids
Welcome to the much awaited Chicken Processing episode!! This episode is one of two that covers equipment needed, set up layout, and the first half of the actual processing procedure. ***WARNING*** This episode contains talk of death, blood, butchering etc. LIstener discretion is advised! This...
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The Summer Foraging Episode
Join us this week for another foraging episode! This time, we are covering some common plants that are perfect to harvest right now! Learn to identify these wonderful plants, what they are used for, and recipes on how to use them. *** Disclaimer*** Please consult your physician before using any…
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Midsummer Garden Update
This week join Steph and Tara as they talk about what has been going right and wrong in their garden. Did you all have germination issues? What about the weeds, are you winning that battle? Are you harvesting anything? We get right down to it and ask to see and hear how your gardens are doing!…
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The Goat VS Cow Debate
COWS VS GOATS!!! Wait, are we fighting? Well, sort of! Tara and Steph go through all the pros and cons of both goats and cows. Everything from milk quality, to fencing needs, to up front costs, profits, and skill levels. We absolutely have our favorites in mind- which is yours? Let us know! This...
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Preserving: The Dehydrating Method
The first of many on our series of food preservation: dehydrating! This is possibly the easiest form of food preservation, and there are several ways to do it. We run through all of the options, how to's and hacks of making good food that will last through dehydrating. Come along with us and...
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Dairy Goat Breeds
Goats, Goats and more GOATS! Thinking about getting a dairy goat? Or even if you already have one breed, this is the episode for you! We cover the most popular dairy goat breeds- everything from history to milk stats. This week's shout out goes to Mountain Meadow Wool! This mill is one of a kind,...
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Come Preserve With Us!
We introduce our new Food Preservation Challenge this week! Let's lift each other up and encourage each other to preserve foods and further our experience as homesteaders! It only seemed fitting that we based this episode on different types of preservation. We cover everything from dehydrating to...
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Let's Build a Fence
What a better time to start fencing in your animals than spring? We know there are a lot of options out there when it comes to fencing, but we have got you covered on your farm or your homestead. Steph and Tara address cattle panels, woven wire fencing, high tensile fencing, and of course…
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Dairy Cow Breeds
Join us this week for a surprisingly fun talk about cow breeds! Steph shares the popular dairy breeds and Tara tells us about the dual purpose breed. And just for fun, find out which breeds now reside on our wish lists! This week's shoutout goes to the amazing Passamaquaddy Maple in Jackman…
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Get Yourself Some GUINEAS!
Join Tara and Steph as they talk about the pros and cons of owning guinea fowl. What is a keet anyway? Are guineas always so loud? How many guineas should you own? We answer what guineas are, where they come from, why you should own them, and of course how to brood them. Surely no one will mind…
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Lazy Gardening
We are back at it with some tips on gardening for the lazy gardener! We share our favorite perennials and self seeding plants to make gardening year after year a breeze! This week's shout out goes to the amazing Kitazawa Seed Company! The combo of a rich cultural history and amazing seed…
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Raw Milk Part 2
Part Two- Raw milk talk continues! We pick up where we left off last week with a brief talk about pathogens and in depth conversation on testing milk. Learn why we test, how to collect and send in milk, and what to even test for. This weeks shout out goes to Southeastern African American Farmers'...
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The BIG Raw Milk Convo- History and the Udder
Lets talk Raw Milk! This episode is part one of two? three? There is a lot to cover in raw milk, and we are MIlkMaids, aren't we?! In this episode we are talking about the history of raw milk, how milk is actually made in the cow udder or goat, and clean hand milking technique. This week's shout...
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Turkey Talk 101
Turkey Talkin Time! The 101 courses continue with start to finish guide to turkeys. From breed selection, to brooder care, to housing and processing, we cover it all. This week's shout out goes to a woman owned and operated tannery- Driftless Traditional Tannery! As farmers/homesteaders, they...
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