COMPARING SHEEP AND GOATS (find out which is best for you)
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Deciding between raising sheep and goats on your land comes down to more than preference alone. In this episode, I'm breaking down the differences from my own farm: grazing and browsing habits, containment considerations, copper and mineral needs, hoof care, health issues, and the best meat and dairy breeds for each. I’m also sharing why I chose goats for milk and sheep for meat. If you're trying to decide which animal fits your homestead best, I hope this episode gives you clarity!
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Overview of my farm and livestock, and why I farm the way I do
00:07:38 Sheep vs. goats on your land: grazing and browsing habits
00:14:33 Containment considerations for sheep and goats
00:22:13 Answering questions on using goats to clear land, guardian animals, and sheep as browsers
00:26:25 Copper and mineral needs for sheep vs. goats
00:30:59 Feeding dairy goats vs. meat sheep
00:36:11 Health and parasite differences between sheep and goats
00:38:29 Best meat and dairy goat breeds
00:41:09 Best meat and dairy sheep breeds
00:43:03 Why I raise dairy goats instead of dairy sheep
00:46:09 Answering more of your questions on milking goats, sheep breeds, shearing, processing goat’s milk
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