Our Daily GOAT Routine

How do we take care of our goats on a daily basis? We have a small 1 acre homestead and we keep two dairy goats. As new goat herdsmen, we show you our daily routine and what is involved in the care of goats.
Want to see how others take care of their goats? Find out how these other channels do it!
Goat Routine Playlist: goo.gl/cZ54ZZ
Appalachia’s Homestead (Patara): goo.gl/yPSKVP
Chick-a-Woof Ranch (Wendy): goo.gl/s9bnB5
Cog Hill Farm (Jason): goo.gl/823vQO
Guildbrook Farm (Jaime): goo.gl/QygLg3
Roots and Refuge Farm (Jess): goo.gl/6mcyFI
Sullivan Family Homestead (Dana): goo.gl/uZh2fe
Weed Em and Reap (DaNelle): goo.gl/1ggf6Q
Whimsical WonderFarm (Lori): goo.gl/wvYTRr
Wholesome Roots (Rose): goo.gl/QYGPLq
If you have some tips or questions on taking care of goats, please be sure to leave them in the comment section below or feel free to do your own video and link to us. We encourage community and want to provide access to a variety of information so viewers can make their own informed decisions about the topics we cover.
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Jaime and Jeremy
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Established in 2015 and now nestled in the foothills of North Carolina, Guildbrook Farm is a modern mountain homestead in pursuit of developing a more self sustainable way of life. From planting, growing, canning and preserving our own food to managing our forests and land resources, our life long journey demonstrates preparedness, DIY projects, strategies and ideas that you can practice to help increase your own self sufficiency and balance with the land. Follow along as we continue to develop a little homestead in the mountains of Appalachia.

[@dreamqueen9909]

best video on goat

[@swilliams140]

Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a goat, and that's close enough! The goat theme music is great!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+S Williams - 👍🏻😊

[@I_Am_Michael]

Maybe I'm crazy but I think these videos are better than watching TV.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+michael adams - Agreed! We cut the cord in cable over 3 years ago and haven't missed it one bit!

[@NobleHomestead]

You're not crazy, just have excellent taste! :)

[@I_Am_Michael]

yup.

[@JunLiSF]

Sure thing.

[@doreenlopez1652]

I agree. Too much garbage on TV. I quit watching years ago, with the exception of HGTV.

[@NobleHomestead]

This is terrific! What lucky lady goats you have, with their pre-soaked feed! I loved that you took us along for ALL of it! Thanks, Jaime!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Noble Homestead - ❤️❤️❤️

[@Pandilla61]

Your goats have gorgeous colors. You take very good care of them. You don't see other people taking the care of their goats like you do. I applaud you.

[@CogHillFarm]

So happy you guys asked us to be a part of this!!! You guys ROCK

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank YOU for doing it! It has been cool seeing everyone's different approach.

[@ruthmaxwell60]

Such a simplistic video, no expensive frills and fancies, very well explained, thank you sooo much. 👏🏻🐢

[@u.s.r.p.305]

WHAT IS THE MIXTURE YOU ARE FEEDING THEM???

[@Pinkenstein]

Gosh, I really enjoy your videos. The more I watch, the more I believe I can have my own homestead. Thank you so much for doing what you do, and promoting this lifestyle. You really are changing lives.

[@Isabel-yd1of]

Goat milk is so refreshing! I have a la' mancha goat named phylis and is so creamy. My kids always look forward to a warm glass of milk in the morning. I use a triple layer of cheese cloth to filter my milk.

[@baronsprout4927]

I laughed out loud when I realised the Goat was basically ‘in the stocks’ for milking 😂very clever.

[@gardenbun]

This was so informative! I can't imagine why anyone would give a thumbs-down! You clearly state that this is your way of doing things and I love that you are sharing your journey with us! Your goats seem happy and healthy and they are clearly loved and well cared for!

[@liltalent2381]

I know why, because they think milking animals is bad for them.

[@howdyhowdy3294]

The lack of talking draws you in and holds your attention, where other videos i find myself zoning out after 10 minutes of overexplaining... thank you!

[@lifeasjosie7687]

I love how you have a container full of bubbles

[@suemcfarlane4199]

Josie Horsebackridder glass is easy to sterilise too were as a plastic bucket is not and stainless steel buckets are costly

[@TheOregonTale]

I love your goats. It's so cute the way that they wiggle their little tails when they first see you in the morning. This was a great video. I feel like I could totally be a goat caretaker after watching this. ;)-Dede

[@parsizaban1]

That was a heck of a lot of milk from just one goat!

[@NaturalLivingHomestead]

Started watching this video the other day and had to come back and finish it. Lots of great information here! Excellent Collaboration topic!

[@e.l.omrbluesky9688]

When things goes sour all over the world pretty soon, you guys will do well. Get a night vision bino. if you can many sales going on now.

[@natalienicolaou1]

That was some precision milking!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Goat Routine Playlist: goo.gl/cZ54ZZ See how other homesteads and farms manage their goats! (we will update the list as the videos go live this week, so keep checking back!)

[@floraledet6973]

Wow that goats produces a lot of milk thats the first I’ve seen on any videos I binge watch on goats recently. Awesome

[@annierichards7367]

Nice! Wow! 6:15am every day! I did not know how much work was involved! 👏

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

wow, your system is so perfect, super! thanks!

[@ForeverYoungTattooCo]

awesome, we rescued our nubian buck at 2 days old and he slept on the couch in a diaper until he was 4mos. sweetest buck ever now and he's about 140lbs. just wants to snuggle all the time.

[@debsmith7050]

You are well organized yet flexible & it's clear you enjoy the tasks. Educating others is truly a strength & others benefit. You guys are the guru of videography - excellent filming and editing :)) Such fun to watch and learn

[@peryton5258]

This looks like a lot of work, yet vary rewarding... I REALLY want goats

[@atom9827]

I have always wanted to live such a life, It looks peaceful and quite, And it's amazing that you take good care of those animals.. Thank you! I was just searching for a gluten free cereal recipe, and couldn't help but to see what it's like to live away from a crowded town. Goodluck!☺

[@Guildbrookfarm]

No reason you can't have the life you want. It may take some time, but you can get there. Just start doing what you can where you are at (financial and skill-wise) and make sure any big moves you make are all ones that take you towards your goal, not away from it. That is what we did and if we can do it, so can anyone ;0) Good luck!

[@bevlower6793]

salt block might increase water consumption & in turn increase milk production. maybe.

[@acoupleofpreppers]

We found you through this collaboration, thanks for all the info! We've always talked about getting into goats and now that we have the property we're actually starting to plan for it. You all have been very helpful! Enjoy your night and thanks for sharing ~Stephanie

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Welcome!

[@marynellessen8790]

Love your routine! Thanks for sharing.

[@iwantosavemoney]

thank you for sharing truly awesome. i like how you make you a lot of your own stuff and have the ingredients of what it is on the lid very smart.

[@Laurie_Tinsley]

Thank you so much for sharing your routine. Much appreciated :)

[@SullivanFamilyHomestead]

Way to set the bar HIGH up there guys!! hahaha. This was a FANTASTIC video!!! TWO THUMBS WAAAAY UP!! :-D Well done! I can't wait to see everyone's videos!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks guys! We are excited to see everyone's videos too!

[@sylviabradley7355]

You two are such great animal caretakers. The goats have calmed down so much in a short time😀

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Sylvia Bradley - Yeah it's like night and day 😊

[@propagating-radio]

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing this!

[@purificacionburlaza5921]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing.

[@thevagabondsageinthewoods]

So interesting. Let's me know what kinds of things to expect when I finally do my little eco village up and running and get goats of my own! So exciting!! Sure wish you all could have kept the goats..you seemed so bonded with them and them to you.

[@RajTarek07]

Thank you for sharing your ideas 💡

[@winonamika4891]

I love the cool jazz play as you do your goat work. I always played reggae in my barn, not goat seem to love it. Like you, I have Nubians

[@bonamauleg257]

Ur Absolutely quite informative, with such a simple method with ur organizational work area. I do admire how easily your able to draw my attention to your daily routine. Novice herdsman learning as I develop through peoples experiences. Thanks for sharing!

[@jalalmirza6724]

Hi, thanks a lot for sharing the experience. Keep it up.👍

[@portugeeprepper6821]

Great video and info!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@joankoser4969]

It's obvious your goats love you, as well as your chicken's. When will your family grow again ? You are such a great example of how to take good care of your animals.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks Joan!

[@petermoray29]

interesting video and I am sure this video will guide to continue with my goat farm. Thank you for sharing

[@liorajimenez3085]

THANK YOU for the playlist!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

I will add them as each channel releases them this week. Keep checking back!

[@yvettedesmarais8107]

I love goats. I had Angoras. They each had their own voice.

[@Chuck44442]

lol when the herd first started (9) I could tell their difference voices too. I'd mention this casually to non goat ppl and they'd look funny at me. Now that there are over 50. I still have a few VOCAL goats that you can definitely hear. It's funny how her new little baby girl has that same voice. They can be way out in the middle of a field and cry out when I come out.

[@SurfviewTV]

Great stuff! 'Lots of progress. Well done!

[@robinlucansky1927]

Thanks! Really well done vids!

[@RedDevilRaspberry]

They are sooooo pretty! Thanks for sharing them with us. (:-) Peace. ~Lisa

[@healthawareness388]

Thank you, i wish i had that much land , i would defiantly have goats, still it helped me alot, and you really showed everything so well bravo.

[@eddiecuevas5518]

U know alot for new goat owner good health

[@sweesuri7760]

We have two alpines. Izzy and Joon the one boar named Bud and a little cross doe named n M indy. Loved you video. We love our goat famiy

[@geribrandon7057]

I love chickens ,dont have any now, miss them. Love goats id like some for my 6 acres. I had no idea they took so much care. Yours look really good. I love it

[@philpmo2620]

Very informative. I have been researching goat ownership and all that goes with it. Thank you

[@Guildbrookfarm]

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[@raenettadulin167]

wow glad I found you guys very informative

[@rebelxapologist4505]

I started following your Homesteader family and another one at the same time. I'm working on catching up with every video that the both of you have uploaded. You two families are my favorites right now. I was a homesteader and I miss it very much. I made mistakes along the way and when I become a homesteader again I'll make more. That's life...making mistakes and evolving through the lessons learned. You guys are doing exactly that and I'm learning new things because of you, that will help me later on when my homesteading will become a reality once again. Thank you!!!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thank you for riding along on this circus with us! 😉

[@rebelxapologist4505]

You're welcome...your family is a lot of fun. I love it especially when I get to see your kids get involved. I finally figured out what I am going to do on my YT channel. I am going to split a half an hour show into two....first 15 minutes I am going to talk about my positive take away moments that Homesteaders share on their channel that I like. I'll definitely be talking about you guys...then, the next 15 minutes I'll share my cooking and baking....can't wait!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

👍🏻

[@traddymom4368]

I also milk into a glass jar. Usually a milk bottle. I like the smaller opening to keep hair and debris out. We chill it right away in a small bucket of ice water and place that in the fridge or freezer. The ice water cools the milk down quicker. By doing that and covering the bottle as soon as you are done milking, like you do, you eliminate the goaty taste of the milk.

[@debrothermund9448]

This was very informative. I am still deciding on goats. We have time, just getting ready to sell after the holidays

[@deborahhustad1201]

Great Video!

[@johnfessenden3771]

As always a good clear video.

[@freelancelife6704]

great video thanks for sharing.

[@stevecarlsonyoutubechannel9251]

Love your channel

[@HI8US..]

Great video. Very informative ✌

[@stevesoutdoorworld2248]

great goat vid thank for sharing

[@lastniceguy1]

Another excellent video. Very nice camera work.

[@vicBellamonkey]

Great video thank uou

[@yoc20]

Awesome job !!

[@diygardener4556]

Redmond salt is a great mineral salt to offer free choice for livestock, plus you can get it in blocks if that's more convenient. Another overlooked seed crop to boost protein is pea seeds, at 24% protein. You can even do a sprouted pea seed anywhere from just a 24 hour soak, on up to 7 days as you would with any sprouts or sprouted fodder feeding system. Even your barley would go much further if you did a seven day sprout, and it would provide more active phyto nutrients.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+DIY Gardener I heard some good things about Redmond. I may try that. As for the peas, there is some controversial issues with feeding some legumes to goats. Especially in excess. Probably something we will avoid for now. Thanks for the tips

[@diygardener4556]

Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living - Yeah a balanced diet is always essential for animal health, so excess of anything can be detrimental especially legumes. Anytime your transitioning feeds stuffs in a ruminate animal, you definitely need to make a slow transition so the rumen bacteria can adjust to the changes in feed stuff like pH. The transition should take place slowly over a minimum of 3 weeks. Many ruminate animals can get serious bloat from excessive legume consumption, especially if they're eating things like wet clover forage in the feilds; however, seeded at 40% max legumes even a feild that's wet with rain is safe for cattle one of the more sensitive ruminates to bloat from one of the more bloating legumes like white clover. If you are thinking about eventually switching feeds, talk with an extension expert, or someone who is accredited in animal science specializing in goats. As the calcium rich nature of clovers, alfalfa and other legume hay is very helpful to lactating dairy animals, and balances out well with the low calcium high phosphorus content in grain to optimize overall health :) Food for thought!

[@TressasSouthernHomeCooking]

So interesting to watch. I do not own any goats or plan to but I enjoy watching all your videos. I just like learning new things in case I ever decide to do something like yall do. Just enjoy your personality. You do a great job!!------Tressa Daigle

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks Tressa :0)

[@LifeGoesNorth]

Stop tempting me to get goats! ;) As with everything, you sure did your research and you are rocking it. Those are some lucky goats.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+LifeGoesNorth - Hahaha they're awesome! 😊

[@steveharris2589]

Great video Jaime!!!!))) Well Done!!!)))🐐🐐👍🏼😊

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Thanks Steve!

[@GoRosieM]

nice to see you spend time with your goats. The worm is "barber's pole" worm Haemonchus contortus. Fecal egg count will help let you know if they are affected. Inside the eye lid color will also give you clues. We are able to get cervicia lespedcia hay, pellets might be bitter. Alfalfa will increase milk production, we can also get 20% protein alfalfa here. Alfalfa pellets may be a way to get away from so much grain. something to consider. Also we copper bolus at least twice a year.

[@victoriakula2881]

I am a new subscriber and also a new goat owner...we have 4 Nigerian/Alpine cross...they were born in March of this year so we are having fun with babies! Just wanted to say hi and let you know you've quickly become my favorite channel! Looking forward to the next video!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Aww thanks Victoria and congrats on your baby goats!!

[@dukunslife6698]

love the vid...thanx

[@imtiazkhan-kv1yi]

Nice work

[@ChickaWoofRanch]

Oh my gosh you guys are doing such a great job with the goats and you've only had them a few months... that's awesome! We still need to get Pat Colby's book cause we're sure our goats are struggling with copper deficiency. I'm interested in your mineral supplement that you've mixed up. Any chance you'll be making a video on that? I know you gave the ratios but i'd be interested in how you came up with those ingredients and why (since we don't have the book). Thank you so much for including us in this collaboration... we are learning lots and we want to do what's best for our goats and situation. You guys are awesome!!!!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Chick-a-Woof Ranch The general formula is Pats, but I changed up the sulfur based on our soil test results. The key is to make sure you are giving dolomite to offset any chances of copper poisoning. So far it's working great, but I hate to call success when I have only been using it for 3 months. We LOVED having you on board for the collab! Thank YOU so much for sharing your knowledge! ❤️👍🏻😊

[@anything9988]

I would attach a metal plate in a horizontal position to the gate on the inside side of the "pen area" and attach a large magnet to the fence post so when you go into the pen you can just push the gate closed and it will stop and "latch", would make securing it easier. Just a thought.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+ed - That's a great idea 👍🏻 I'll try that. There isn't enough room between the gate and the post to use a regular latch but a magnet just might be the answer!

[@anything9988]

Glad you like it. The metal plate would need either be bent to compensate for the offset or 3 pieces of metal welded together to make something like this. Your husband is very handy, should be a breeze for him. ________Post Gate________| Keep up the great videos, we're really enjoying them.

[@vaipamix3951]

Very details. I would love to own such sweet goats :)

[@b.war.8651]

Hey, great video! :) I'm a new subscriber (from Weeki Wachee, Florida) and found y'all through Appalachia's Homestead with Patara. She gave a list of everyone's link to the collaboration on daily goat care. I grew up with three goats, however my mom and dad were really the ones who cared for all their needs. So as an adult I have longed to go back to my roots as a country girl for many years now. Part of that dream is to own milking goats and a few other animals but all on a small scale probably similar to what you have... maybe 2 acres. Anyway I've been researching and learning via books and youtube so I appreciate this video on daily care. I'm getting a variety of ways to possibly implement care by watching every video so thanks for sharing!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

We love Patara! Definitely check out all the channels in the collab. There is so much wonderful information in there. You can definitely pick up on different tips and tricks from everyone. Welcome to the channel!

[@onlineoffgrid]

Nice video 👍

[@foxtailfarm9440]

Loved this, you have a great routine and your goats are really settling in. I'd love it if you guys would do a segment on your clothesline. I have seen it in other videos you've done. I'd like to make a similar one. I want something very sturdy I can tighten the ropes on so they don't sag, and yours looks great.

[@lizpurvis2386]

Thanks

[@maleaann]

What has goat care cost you on average per month? Feed, supplements, etc? Thank you in advance!

[@walkinharmonyhomestead2888]

I would also like to know!

[@doulacoach6801]

I also, would really appreciate this information. Thx!

[@survivalfarmcoach8727]

I live really remote and all those nice goodies are not for sale here. Apple cider vinegar yes and baking soda yes, but other than that just general goat feed. We have 4 nubians, but they are healthy on general feed.

[@WholesomeRoots]

Great video to start the goat collaboration! I was intrigued by your routine. My video is uploading so will be published soon. Thanks.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Awesome! Looking forward to it Rose :0)

[@NobleHomestead]

I loved yours too, Rose! You guys are doing a great thing. I will totally be confident by the time I have mine, just from watching this collab!

[@WholesomeRoots]

Noble Homestead thank you!!!

[@Rebecca-ld9mu]

You answered so many of my questions as the video went on. I love how informative your videos are! :) Your goats are so sweet. Have you noticed a decrease in your eggs with this heat, too? I'm in VA, right on the NC line, and one chicken has gone broody and the other hasn't been laying often. But both increased production on the cooler days we had recently! This is only my second summer with them (they started laying mid-summer last year and were very consistent).

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+Rebecca P. - We did have a week in May right after we moved the chickens to the new coop where they quit laying. They are back to normal now at about 2 dozen per week from the 5 layers. Haven't seen a decrease yet from the heat but it's just now starting to hit the 90's so we'll see what happens.

[@EmbraceWithin]

The goats eat better than I do lmao! They seem really happy You guys really take good care of them it shows!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

+EmbraceWithin - Happy critters make healthy food! 👍🏻

[@MermieOriginals]

and happy food :)

[@raenettadulin167]

momma goat is adorable so sad ya had to let your lovely guys go

[@diannefitzsimmons9027]

In my milking days I used to give the girls a drink of warm molasses water morning and night. Also milk twice daily to keep production high for longer. We all have our own different ways don't we :-)

[@JohnJohnson-hl4fv]

You make it look so wonderful and easy. I wonder if this video is for real.

[@mdshahid-mp5cn]

Nice

[@viscache1]

Fantastic b&w ink..(the best kind!). Ive gone all over the world for mine and really love it. The ‘tat-tat’ manual ink using a bamboo rod and splinter tipped in ink rocked up and down is most painful and least sanitary...but looks AWESOME!.)

[@rebelxapologist4505]

I probably shouldn't have.....ahem......but, my tats were done using the ends of bass guitar strings....the ends that get pulled through the tuning pegs. They turned out pretty good, the dude was both a talented bass player and tat artist. I say WAS...because, he had a heart attack and passed away....before my tramp stamp on my lower back was finished. That was sad. I do love her tats tho, makes me want to get more.

[@EscapeVelo]

Thank you!

[@sarahgaller9041]

Would you be able to provide that list of ingredients on the goat feed mix? It was written on top of the container but I couldn’t get a clear shot of it.

[@peterstone172]

Splendid animals

[@MelissaCoup]

can you grow much of what she needs like barley? thank you for this educational video. Love your family

[@viscache1]

Where do you buy bulk feed? I’m just grass grazing and moving pasture every other day and so far so good. I cut ahead for winter for food and bedding and keep them clean.

[@WhimsicalWonderFarm]

GREAT video Jaime!! You're routine is smooth and amazing!! Your girls are looking wonderful. Is your barley steamed or rolled or?? And what type of hay do you feed? I loved your video!!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

The barley is from a feed mill. I believe it is just plain ol' whole/hulled barley. This is just a test to see how they do on it. So far so good. The hay is from the same farm we bought the goats from. They use a custom mixed pasture grass. I am not sure what all is in it or the ratios (rye and alfalfa are two). I didn't cover the details of the hay in the video because I am not sure what all is in it, but it is a mixture. I probably should find that out because I tried a different hay before and they wouldn't eat it. They are particular to this one!

[@joeysvlogwithapurpose6544]

Hi there. I’m new to farming including raising goats in the Phillippines. I’m learning all the basics here in the US and leading my caregivers through long distance. I send video , video chats, and phone calls

[@joeysvlogwithapurpose6544]

Thank You for very specific, relaxed environment and making learning very easy.

[@bobbykrause6034]

i wish you had goats:) you were so good with them! you should get 1 or 2

[@aletheiamartin4588]

Great vid

[@jynboo6786]

I wish you would talk through the process and explain what is in everything, how much, and in order of process (vitamins, minerals, and any other additives....) :-/ .