Marissa Ames, Author at Backyard Goats

How to Make Mozzarella Cheese in Seven Easy Steps

January 13, 2022 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

You can learn how to make mozzarella cheese, start to finish, within thirty minutes. It’s so easy you can do it while crafting the rest of your dinner.

A Delicious Cooked, Nonalcoholic Eggnog Recipe

December 13, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Though we love the smooth, custardy sweetness, we may hate the additives listed on the back panel of the carton. But you can enjoy this treat year-round by following an easy nonalcoholic eggnog recipe.

Feeding Pine to Goats

September 16, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Goat Notes

Reproduction and deworming effects of feeding pine to goats.

How to Make Paneer Cheese

September 1, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Knowing how to make paneer cheese was a crucial skill for some Indian and Pakistani families. It provided quick, safe vegetarian protein to round out a healthy meal.

Goat Breeding Checklist

July 28, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Goat Notes

Are you ready to breed your goats? Consult this checklist for a healthy kidding season.

Five-Point Check for Worms

February 22, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Goat Notes

Indiscriminate deworming, either by deworming on a schedule or without seeing any specific symptoms of a high worm load, can breed medication-resistant worms on your property. Before deworming, conduct a five-point check to assess if treatment is necessary. This involves assessing the eye, back, tail, coat, and jaw areas.

Body Condition Scoring (BCS) in Goats

February 22, 2021 · Marissa Ames · Goat Notes

Different goat breeds come in different shapes and sizes. A large belly can mean pregnancy, body fat, a full rumen, or just relaxed ligaments. Weights can help measure medication doses but are not specifically indicative of body fat. A Body Condition Score helps identify obese animals and those needing to gain weight.