Beginner’s Guide to Dairy Goats on Small Acreage + Fresh Butter and Cream

[@vickyannpaintingwithoils]

We have one Alpine named Annie and one Boer named Louise. Have not bred either one yet. They lay their heads on us for hugs and so loving. Couldn't live without them. I love your space! We love Chaffhay!

[@Alisorganics]

Goats can be soooo sweet! I just love them. 🥰

[@Bali_Evie_Buns]

Love your video, especially the silly goats photo bombing in the background. ❤😂 I'm a middle-aged RN in the US, and I'm getting burned out dealing with humans for so many years. I dream of having a small goat dairy farm in Mexico before I get too old.

[@learning2no]

If you want yellow butter you can grind some dandelion flowers and mix it in your butter. When we were kids we would pick dandelion flowers and mother would mix it in for a fancy butter. That was the only thing that would stick to the butter to color it. I am 70 now so that was a few days ago. Lol

[@kseniyav.orlova9221]

Such a treasury of information, thank you! I love how kids enjoy being among goats. And you made it all so cosy and comfortable! Best wishes from Saint Petersburg, Russia. Making my own homestead now. Hope for peace and happiness

[@ChrisetteMichelesWorld]

Awesome video. Amazing info. So inspiring. Thank you

[@michelleheegaard]

Im going back and forth on wheather to get goats, sheep, cows or even donkeys.. I like the idea of having goats more than the others but was afraid I couldnt handle it. This video has definitly calmed the nerves and I think I will go with the goats. Thanks!!

[@Alisorganics]

I’m so glad it helped and I thoroughly enjoy my goats.

[@user-zb7sp5wz8c]

My husband and I are hoping to buy a suitable property in the next few years and the more we've researched the more we're convinced that dairy goats will be a keystone species on our property. Thank you for producing engaging, informative, and consice content Ali! I will continue to check in on you, the homestead, and of course the goats!

[@imcavks]

I am 40 working in a metro city want to live a farm life after retirement in my village. Got clarity from your video for my Goat farming plan. Love and respect from India.

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

I have been raising Alpine dairy goats for over 30 years, I have never had an issue with milk being tainted by being near or in with a buck. Lots of good information. Thank you for sharing till next time God Bless.

[@learning2no]

Do you keep your buck in with your does?

[@heavenly-dreamsdairygoats]

@learning2no no they are separated wants the girls are confirmed bred. They have their own area.

[@ZonaEastham]

I will be getting goats soon on my nearly 6 1/2 acres in Oklahoma Northeast. Living up in the mountains and preparing for goats off-grid living. But I must get a very good refrigerator freezer solar system going

[@Alisorganics]

I would love to live off grid! Hopefully somedy😊

[@utubegreats]

That one little goat was going to jump from the tire to your shoulder! 😂 Thank you for this helpful information!

[@Alisorganics]

@@utubegreats They definitely like to be right in my face! Poppy is the little twerp that keeps jumping on me. Filming was most “interesting” as they are the star of the show!

[@phillipsmith21]

I've found the best mangers for sheep and goats uses a horse panel with 2"x4" openings for them to feed through. I have almost no waste compared to even the usual 4"x6".

[@suchandradasi]

Excellent video! Well done! I love that you use herbs! Slippery Elm is my favorite! I didn't know it helps goats with scours! Thank you so much! Hare Krsna! God bless you

[@virginiaolsen5265]

We had 3 French Alpine goats (3) and 1 Toggenburg (goofy spelling) loved all of them. The girls were so calm and lovi ng. Was broken hearted when we moved quite far away and had to part with them. Good milk .

[@Alisorganics]

😍they are fun!

[@marysidle5132]

Oh my goodness, so much wonderful information!! Thank you so much. Dairy goats are on my bucket list. GOD bless

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you as well! Dairy goats are the best! I really love mine.

[@KokoraLife]

Thanks for sharing these tips! 🌿

[@Alisorganics]

You're very welcome!

[@rhondaperry7935]

What a fantastic job you did on this video! You always do, though. :)) Thank you!

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you too!

[@asyed1995]

Love a visit to see Goats.Goat Zones .

[@tiffanylemmon641]

Where did you get your Cement rake from? Also, I love how all the information is condensed but very thorough in this video ❤️

[@Alisorganics]

Thank you! The cement rake came from Lowe’s

[@elizabethfriedrichsen4870]

This was so cool to watch! Raising goats is a long term goal of mine, but it seemed overwhelming. This video is so clear and articulated that I don't feel nervous anymore. Would it be possible for you to do a video on debudding (I think that's what you said) and cutting the hoofs? If you decide to bottle feed the newborn kids, how do you separate them from the mother? Do you use the mother's milk in the bottles or do you use a formula?

[@Alisorganics]

@@elizabethfriedrichsen4870 I honestly didn’t know how long I would raise goats. Once I got them, I knew it would be forever! I sure can do a video on disbudding and trimming hooves! When babies are born we clean them off and bottle feed within the first 30 minutes with their mother’s milk. I keep the babies in the inside part of the barn for a few nights, longer if it’s really cold, then introduce them back with the herd. They think we are mom at that point and look to us for their food. I keep all of the mornings milk for babies and night milk for us after a week. They get all the first weeks milk, as it has the colostrum. I don’t really like the formula, but If something were to happen to mom and I didn’t have another doe in milk, I would feed formula and I do keep some formula in the freezer, “just in case”.

[@elizabethfriedrichsen4870]

@@Alisorganics Thank you for answering, that is great to know :) I love the little video clips of the kids, they are so adorable!

[@nonishearer4126]

Thank you for your video. It was very informative.

[@Alisorganics]

Your welcome and thank you for watching 😊

[@jillnewton5630]

So much information. I don't have goats, but after watching this, I think I want a couple. I love how your goats are so friendly... Are the fuzzy goats angoras?

[@Alisorganics]

Yes, those fuzzy guys are Angoras. Goofy characters for sure.

[@virginiaolsen5265]

Love your information! Best to you and your fuzzy little pets

[@moniquethompson-nainoa1509]

Thank you for such a good, informative video.

[@ceeshell1490]

Wonderfully informative video. Have you considered sheep instead of goats? Do you have pro's and cons for sheep vs goat? Thank you for your time.

[@rainacherienne1010]

Sheep make Baaaaahhh sounds vs goats make Meeeeeahhhh.

[@bluebellegalloways847]

Ali for your set up how much hay and grain do you buy each year per doe? I would like to build a similar set up and I am trying to calculate how big a hay shed I should build. In total I have about 2000 square feet for the goat yard, shed and hay shed. Thank you for sharing so openly with us. You are my inspiration.

[@normaalmanza6014]

I just found your channel I’m so excited to learn as much as I can I did the jump in and own goats method 🤪 I love my goats You said something about having a book Where can I find it to buy please

[@jb-yi2sk]

Very informative video thank you.

[@Alisorganics]

You are very welcome! I hope it was helpful for you.

[@elizabethmoore8759]

3 2/3 to 4ft fence?!? I’ve had Nigerians scale 5ft no problem 😂 idk how 4ft and less works for everyone else

[@GINASUMMERS1]

This is so incredible ❤ I cannot wait to be able to raise some goat's, they are the funniest little animal's 🤣 ❤😂

[@Alisorganics]

They love hanging out with people! Just to much fun! 🤩

[@GINASUMMERS1]

@@Alisorganics They totally had me crying when they were watching you hahaha 😆 I absolutely love them 💖

[@celioricardodasilvaalvarez6344]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kellimellott1361]

The angora is a paid actor

[@ironbar9535]

I plan to live and raise meat sheep on 2.5 acres so I know I'll be dry loting part of the time. My question is, do they pick up parasites when in confinement? Has this ever been an issue for you?

[@learning2no]

How many goats do you have full time? To keep my goats in the fence, I like keeping my goats utter bound. Lol

[@lucindawilliams6838]

We have chickens and we are dealing with the inevitable problem of excess roosters from each brood that hatches. Roosters are not happy to share and they become aggressive. The need to harvest excess roosters is my least favorite part of having chickens. Makes me wonder how you handle the need to breed your goats regularly to keep them in milk which means more goats. How do you manage this when you have all the goats you can handle?

[@kimthoalife]